Wheaton Lifestyle
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‘A perfect storm’: What’s our protection level against measles amid Chicago outbreak?Mar 24, 2024 8:54 am - Considered to be effectively eliminated across the U.S. in 2000, a measles outbreak in Chicago this month is a wake-up call about how easily things can spiral, experts say. How well protected are Illinoisans against the highly contagious respiratory virus?
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Good News Sunday: Fremd grad to compete on new season of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’Mar 24, 2024 5:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a Fremd graduate appearing on “Top Chef,” a library celebrating its 150th anniversary and a DuPage County couple recognized for their commitment to solar energy.
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Gary UMC to host Easter egg hunt at Memorial ParkMar 18, 2024 9:05 pm - Children will have the chance to hunt for thousands of candy-filled Easter eggs on Sunday, March 31, at 10:15 a.m. in Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave. in Wheaton. On E...
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Birding by the numbers: Keeping lists is what many watchers do, and some take it to extremesMar 18, 2024 12:48 pm - If you are wondering, there are roughly 11,500 officially recognized bird species. It’s unlikely that anyone will ever see them all, or even try to. The list is constantly growing due to genetic studies that reveal new species.
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Lombard woman charged with cruelty, neglect of dogsMar 12, 2024 5:36 pm - A Lombard woman has been charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Sharon Manuel, 59, of the 1000 block of South Route 53, was released on her own recognizance Monday,...
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Grief Matters Support Group starts new session at Wheaton churchMar 12, 2024 3:55 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton welcomes anyone grieving the death or loss of someone to be a part of the new session of the Grief Matters Support Group. The gr...
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Celebrate International Women’s day with free area bike rides March 8-11Mar 06, 2024 10:05 am - As temperatures climb, so does biking enthusiasm. February tempted cyclists outdoors with some of the best winter cycling in years. March continues to tease.
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Home & garden calendar March 3-9Feb 29, 2024 6:00 am - Home shows, garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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Hope Presbyterian Church to host storytelling event on Mary MagdaleneFeb 27, 2024 9:07 pm - On Sunday, March 3, Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton presents a Lenten storytelling event with Megan Wells presenting “Mary Magdalene. It will begin at 3 p.m. at the c...
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DuPage County Health Department to give kids free dental examsFeb 27, 2024 7:23 am - Dentists at the DuPage County Health Department in Wheaton will provide free dental screenings for children on Friday, March 1. The health department is participating in ...