DuPage County Lifestyle
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Chicago Marathoner from Westmont raises $26K for March of Dimes in honor of stillborn daughterOct 26, 2026 5:29 pm - Justin Hearld's wife delivered a stillborn daughter at 37 weeks pregnant, prompting the Westmont resident to take up running as an outlet for his grief. He decided to run the 2026 Chicago Marathon in his daughter’s memory while raising funds for March of Dimes.
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Wash and learn: Program brings fundamentals to parents and kids at local laundromatsOct 26, 2026 1:50 pm - Two Wash Smart Laundry locations in Elgin are among several spots with small “engagement stations” for children set up by The Basics of Greater Elgin.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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Here’s how to see author Rebecca Yarros when she comes to NapervilleOct 26, 2026 8:31 am - Bestselling author Rebecca Yarros is doing just three book tour stops for her new novel, “Peculiar Stars,” and one of them will be Thursday, Nov. 19, in Naperville.
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Third time’s the charm? Century Walk mural finds new home at Naper SettlementOct 23, 2026 12:44 pm - Thirty years after it was first introduced to Naperville, a Century Walk mural has found a new home in the lower level of the Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement. In its third iteration, “The Printed Word” mural tells the story of how written communication has evolved in Naperville.
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Cook County appoints new animal control administratorOct 23, 2026 11:03 am - The appointment of Dr. Megan Carolan as administrator of Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control was approved Thursday by the county’s board of commissioners.
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Balancing technology and tradition: How Tri-Cities chambers serve small businesses in the modern ageOct 23, 2026 5:15 am - Chamber leaders from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles explain how they're adapting through collaboration, tiered membership structures and combining traditional networking with modern technology.
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Owner of prominent Elgin gym had passion for fitnessOct 23, 2026 4:00 am - Mike Wolff was a human dynamo. Jacked. Full of life. Passionate. Enthusiastic. Sometimes exceedingly blunt, but also kind and, especially, caring.
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How the 1982 World Series taught one fan about prayer and perspectiveOct 22, 2026 1:39 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos takes a spiritual lesson from the World Series, about tuning into God’s frequency through prayer, rather than being held hostage by present circumstances, exemplifying how apparent losses can be wins from a different perspective.
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St. Charles Lou Malnati’s location set to open Oct. 27Oct 22, 2026 10:48 am - Lou Malnati’s new St. Charles location will be opening on Oct. 27, the restaurant chain announced recently.