DuPage County Lifestyle
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Kids learn caring, kindness, love at Aurora church campJul 17, 2024 12:44 pm - Michelle Curiel was the guest preacher at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. In a sermon, the church's children and families director reflected on the church's third annual free camp she led June 24-27. Pastor Tammy Scott assisted at the service.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to host August blood driveJul 17, 2024 11:31 am - During the summer months, the need for blood is great. Walk-ins are welcome at the blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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Holy Trinity St. Vincent de Paul prepares for its first Friends of the Poor WalkJul 16, 2024 11:34 pm - The first Friends of the Poor Walk fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Westmont. This special event will be a morning of walking, snacks, music, face painting and more for many to enjo
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St. Petronille ministry to host SparkFest Aug. 9Jul 16, 2024 5:44 pm - St. Petronille Youth Adult and Youth Ministry is hosting SparkFest, an outdoor family music event, on Friday, Aug. 9.
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Home & garden calendar, July 21-27Jul 16, 2024 2:14 pm - Plant swaps, native garden walks, classes and more.
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A $500 million plan for the future: Brookfield Zoo Chicago to revamp campus, introduce new animalsJul 16, 2024 6:14 am - Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Tuesday unveiled a bold, $500 million plan to redesign parts of the campus, expand its conservation role and bolster its endowment. The plan calls for a new thematic layout based on 14 ecoregions of the world. Those zones will represent a range of landscapes, from the rugged terrain of the Himalayas to the scrublands of southwestern Australia.
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Annual Carol Stream dog show and festival returns for 7th year Aug. 4.Jul 15, 2024 5:02 pm - Central Bark-Carol Stream is hosting its seventh annual Charity Dog Show & Festival along with VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, on Sunday, Aug. 4. It will be 10 a.m...
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It’s a gas … until you have to pay for itJul 15, 2024 11:43 am - On July 1, Illinois’ motor fuel tax jumped from 45 cents to 47 cents a gallon. Those filling up with diesel fuel also will see an increase of slightly more than three percent, with prices increasing from 52.9 cents a gallon to 54.5 cents.
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COVID numbers are climbing, but not as rapidly as in other statesJul 12, 2024 9:31 pm - COVID numbers are on the rise again, but public health experts said Illinois isn’t yet seeing the spikes other states are reporting.
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Finding whimsy and history in public art in the Tri-CitiesJul 12, 2024 12:15 am - The Tri-Cities is blessed to have what amounts to a “Sculpture While We Walk” aspect of our lives nearly anytime we stroll around our downtowns, parks, libraries or government buildings.