DuPage County Lifestyle
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Honoring the dead with Elgin library’s ofrenda involves elements of lifeOct 22, 2026 10:16 am - Every piece of Gail Borden Public Library’s traditional ofrenda for Día de los Muertos, a Latin American holiday that honors the dead, has a symbolic meaning.
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Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. CharlesOct 21, 2026 10:20 am - Halloween is fast approaching and JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Naperville and Chuck E. Cheese locations have fun in store for all ages. Plus, a new Lou Malnati’s is opening in St. Charles and Elgin Community College is hosting a six-course benefit wine dinner.
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Naperville District 203 board agrees to consider joining social media lawsuitOct 21, 2026 7:29 am - The Naperville District 203 School Board on Monday voted to pursue a nationwide lawsuit against social media platforms over their alleged impacts on schools and students’ mental health.
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Alleluia! Lutheran to host Trunk-or-Treat with charitable twistOct 21, 2026 1:26 am - On Oct. 28, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a community Trunk-or-Treat event, featuring decorated vehicle trunks, carnival games, and treats. It includes service projects creating greeting cards for local seniors and packing shoeboxes with toys and books for Operation Christmas Child.
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Christian Tabernacle Church of Roselle hosts Men’s Weekend Nov. 14-15Oct 20, 2026 5:45 pm - On Nov. 14-15, Christian Tabernacle Church in Roselle is hosting its annual Men’s Weekend Event featuring guest speakers Mike Bledsoe and Michael F. Jones II.
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Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora celebrates 100 years amid tough conditions for independent grocery storesOct 20, 2026 12:32 pm - Independent grocer Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora is celebrating its 100th year in business.
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Schaumburg sends 2026 time capsule to the residents of 2051Oct 20, 2026 11:55 am - Schaumburg officials last week carried on the tradition the community enjoyed this summer by sending a time capsule from this 70th anniversary year to the village residents of 2051.
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Naani’s offers fast-casual pan-Indian option in Buffalo Grove’s The CloveOct 20, 2026 11:40 am - A blend of flavors representing the entire panorama of Indian cuisine is the specialty of a new fast-casual restaurant in Buffalo Grove’s The Clove.
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Boo bash: Naper Settlement’s new Family Spooktacular designed for youngstersOct 20, 2026 11:05 am - Naper Settlement’s new Family Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 24, replaces the long-running All Hallows Eve with an event geared toward the younger crowd and a headlining act to appeal to all ages.
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Column: ‘Big job … big need’ says new leader of Hesed House homeless shelter in AuroraOct 20, 2026 6:37 am - Mike Bertrand, the newly named executive director of Hesed House, had his eyes set on leading this Aurora homeless shelter as soon as he learned earlier this year the position was available. You could also say his heart was set on that goal.