DuPage County Lifestyle
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Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4Jun 23, 2026 5:23 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.
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Local St. Vincent de Paul Society closing Addison thrift store to focus on parish-based aidJun 22, 2026 10:48 am - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Joliet Diocesan Council will close its Addison thrift store on June 27, after several years of financial losses. The council will redirect resources to focus on direct neighbor-to-neighbor assistance through parish-based programs including rent assistance, food pantries, utility payment help, and food distribution.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 22, 2026 9:48 am - Here’s a look at what’s happening at farmers markets in the suburbs this week, June 24-30, 2026.
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Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley marks first year with ‘Bark in the Park’ event on July 11Jun 20, 2026 1:24 am - Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley celebrates its first anniversary with “Bark in the Park,” a free community event on July 11 featuring local vendors, dog wellness services, training demonstrations, and family activities including an owner-pet lookalike contest and donation drive for the Naperville Area Humane Society.
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For spring and summer fun, head to Fox ValleyJun 19, 2026 8:40 pm - From historic homes and Japanese gardens, to rock concerts and trolley rides, there’s plenty to do in Fox Valley this spring and summer.
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A ‘quintessential American town’: New Glen Ellyn volunteer organization plans July 4th celebration, new drone showJun 17, 2026 6:32 pm - Glen Ellyn is one of those towns that does Fourth of July right. A new, entirely volunteer group is organizing an amped-up celebration for America’s 250th year.
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‘That underground feel’: Bewitching Brews sells teas, herbs from lower level spot in GenevaJun 17, 2026 1:19 pm - Bewitching Brews, a tea and herb shop on Third Street in Geneva, chose its lower level location specifically for its “underground feel.”
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Local churches join in Aurora’s annual Pride ParadeJun 17, 2026 1:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church and other faith communities participated in Aurora's annual Pride Parade on June 14, which featured over 80 entries and hundreds of marchers. The morning began with an ecumenical service and pancake breakfast at New England Congregational Church, emphasizing unity and God's love for all people.
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The Big Bill Mitt: A son’s tribute to his fatherJun 17, 2026 12:37 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos still has the Big Bill baseball glove that his father gave him 65 years ago. The treasured possession holds countless childhood memories of playing catch with his dad and brother in the backyard.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 17, 2026 4:05 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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