DuPage County Lifestyle
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‘Who taught us how to calm down?’: New state law encourages schools to be the answerFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - A new Illinois law encourages schools to teach students relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga to help them cope with stress and mental health issues.
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‘We deliver hope’: How Geneva therapist’s nonprofit provides accessible mental health careFeb 07, 2025 3:00 am - Randy and Amy Bennett of North Aurora have operated Intermission Therapies in Geneva since 2018, adding the nonprofit Second Act/Scene 2 as an option for clients with little or no insurance to cover mental health services.
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Heart health awareness & screening event in Bartlett SaturdayFeb 05, 2025 5:56 pm - Ascension St. Alexius and Hanover Township, in partnership with State Sen. Cristina Castro, will host a Heart Health Awareness and Screening event on Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Celebrate Black History Month with events at both Oakton campusesFeb 05, 2025 12:14 pm - Oakton College will commemorate Black History Month throughout February with a series of events.
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Wheaton’s Trinity Episcopal Church celebrating 150 years with community eventsFeb 05, 2025 12:01 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton is celebrating 150 years in 2025 with special events including vintage service reenactments, a music program, and building tours showcasing its history.
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Batavia Special-Education Parent Network hosts annual resource fair Feb. 20Feb 04, 2025 10:10 pm - The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network is hosting its annual resource fair for families of special education students, connecting them with over 40 community organizations providing support services.
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Grow your suburban business in 2025 by capturing your share of the visitor dollarFeb 04, 2025 1:01 pm - With the help of suburban convention and visitors bureaus, small local businesses can tap into the spending power of the millions of visitors who comes to Illinois each year.
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Best Bets: Cocoa in Long Grove, wine in Wheaton and orchids at Chicago Botanic GardenFeb 04, 2025 8:38 am - Long Grove turns into a cocoa town, Wheaton welcomes wine and cheese enthusiasts, and the Chicago Botanic Garden debuts its annual orchid show this weekend.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 9-15Feb 04, 2025 12:13 am - Backyard birds, heirloom seed swap, plant propagation and more.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers class on the journey of Black MethodistsFeb 03, 2025 8:25 pm - The Rev. Dwight Stewart will lead a class on the history of Black Methodists at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, exploring their journey of pain, struggle, and faith.