Pingree Grove Lifestyle
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Happy trails: Top 10 nature walks in Kane CountyJul 24, 2018 6:00 am - It's no secret that spending time outdoors enjoying the fresh air, the smells, and sounds of nature can be rejuvenating and very good for your physical and spiritual hea...
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Geneva Arts Fair to feature work of 155 artistsJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The 2018 Geneva Arts Fair will provide a venue for more than 155 talented artisans to sell their original works of art to thousands of art enthusiasts, while offering pa...
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Batavia fireworks committee deserves double the thanksJul 17, 2018 11:00 pm - The Batavia fireworks show has always been one of the best in the western suburbs and brings people from many surrounding communities here for the viewing. Canceling it ...
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Acquaviva Ristorante Batavia now open on Water StreetJul 17, 2018 11:00 pm - The official grand opening is a few months away, but Acquaviva Ristorante Batavia has been serving customers for a month and a half at its 35 N. Water St. location. Folk...
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Ouch! Why nettles sting, and how you can put them to good useJul 16, 2018 6:00 am - Have you ever encountered stinging nettles in the woods? If yes, then you'll feel my pain. If not, take heed. When battling invasive plants in my woods with a weed whack...
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Tour 6 St. Charles gardens on 'Pleasures of the Garden' walk July 14Jul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club will host its biennial garden walk Saturday, July 14. "Pleasures of the Garden" will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can tour six priv...
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How Geneva volunteers turned a small patch of land into a fairy gardenJul 06, 2018 1:00 am - This story was updated to reflect the correct location of the fairy garden. One garden's loss in downtown Geneva has turned out to be another garden's gain. Longti...
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How suburbs add flair to their fireworks showsJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - Think all fireworks shows on the Fourth of July are alike? Think again. An informal look at displays happening Wednesday, July 4, across the suburbs, turned up some inte...
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St. Charles missionaries facing difficulties in ChinaJun 26, 2018 11:00 pm - While politicians in Washington, D.C., wring their hands over what a trade war with China would mean in the U.S., Rolf and Sherri Ronstadt of St. Charles experience a di...
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How Sewing for Smiles helps clothe needy childrenJun 25, 2018 6:00 am - Can one person make a difference? You bet they can. Just ask Susan Cox-Hall of North Aurora. “Years ago, Ruth Ratke started a group called Sewing for Smiles, a 501c3 org...