DuPage County Lifestyle
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC to hold Pet Blessing Oct. 4Sep 22, 2026 1:29 pm - Gary United Methodist Church will hold its annual "Blessing of the Animals" service on Oct. 4, welcoming all pets and even stuffed animals for individual blessings in the church courtyard.
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Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and moreSep 22, 2026 11:45 am - Oberweis is teaming up with Killer Brownies on a new limited-time sundae, plus there are National Coffee Day deals, a three-course dinner at Eddie V’s, a new test-market item at Panda Express and more.
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Everdine’s Grilled Cheese in Batavia announces closureSep 22, 2026 11:17 am - Two months after closing their Naperville location, the owners of Everdine’s Grilled Cheese announced on social media Tuesday that their Batavia restaurant would close permanently this weekend.
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Column: Spotlight on ‘cool moms’ in Paramount Theatre’s ‘Mean Girls’ productionSep 22, 2026 10:33 am - Oh, to be the cool mom. Women with kids all want that description after their name, right? Even those of us Baby Boomers recognized the difference between the “good” mot...
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Batavia residents can test out text-based telehealth service city is consideringSep 22, 2026 8:56 am - As the city of Batavia continues to consider rolling out a program that gives residents access to text-based consultations with a doctor for a small monthly fee added to their utility bills, residents can try the service for free in the meantime.
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Fall Food Truck Festival brings over 30 food trucks to downtown AuroraSep 21, 2026 5:06 pm - Aurora's Fall Food Truck Festival returns Friday, Sept. 25, featuring over 30 food trucks, with offerings ranging from burgers and barbecue to vegan options and desserts.
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Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora works with newly-founded foundation to purchase porcupinesSep 21, 2026 1:09 pm - Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora and its new supporting organization, the Phillips Park Foundation, are partnering to raise funds for the zoo to acquire two African crested porcupines, officials said.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-Oct. 3Sep 21, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like pruning tips, bats around the world, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Church mobilizes over 30 volunteers for ‘God’s Work. Our Hands.’ Day of ServiceSep 18, 2026 4:29 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church members participated in "God's work. Our hands." service day on Sept. 12, assembling 81 school kits for Lutheran World Relief and rolling 376 bandages for medical kits distributed globally.
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Reflecting on progress: Suburban cycling infrastructure improvements have come a long waySep 18, 2026 12:26 pm - Illinois has made several infrastructure improvements across the suburbs that have benefited cyclists over the past six years.