DuPage County Lifestyle
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Enjoy music, pumpkin carving and more when Harvest Hoot returns to Oakton campus Oct. 18Oct 13, 2025 10:56 am - The city of Des Plaines’ annual autumn festival, Harvest Hoot, returns to the Oakton College campus from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.
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Arlington Heights seniors take a trip down memory lane at Hersey High SchoolOct 13, 2025 10:20 am - Younger and older generations spent time together when Arlington Heights Senior Center patrons spent a day visiting Hersey High School.
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GPS program to feature expert in raising ‘spirited’ childrenOct 10, 2025 6:18 pm - The GPS Parent Series will host an event titled "Raising Your Spirited, Intense, Sensitive, Persistent, Energetic Child" with Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka on Oct. 21, via Zoom.
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Christ the Lord Lutheran Church donates $28K to PADS of ElginOct 10, 2025 3:37 pm - Christ the Lord Lutheran Church presented a $28,879.28 donation to PADS of Elgin on Sunday, Oct. 5.
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Side hustle to store owner: Geneva’s Little Red Barn Door offers gifts, decor to fit the seasonOct 09, 2025 2:39 pm - Little Red Barn Door is a Geneva boutique shop featuring home decor, floral accents, accessories and thoughtful gifts for every season.
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‘It is definitely permanent’: Batavia food pantry finds its forever homeOct 09, 2025 1:39 pm - Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet opened its doors at a new location on Oct. 1, after a weekend-long move with the help of community members.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2025Oct 09, 2025 9:16 am - The winning entries in the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest for September range from graceful egrets to tenacious porcupines.
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St. Charles nonprofit seeks volunteer Christmas gift shoppers for local studentsOct 08, 2025 8:48 pm - A St. Charles nonprofit is seeking volunteers to help shop for gifts for area schoolchildren and families facing financial hardship.
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Unearthing an ancient hymn: ‘The First Hymn Project’ screening at Wheaton CollegeOct 08, 2025 12:08 pm - The First Hymn Project is a documentary film that traces the journey of the oldest Christian hymn discovered, dating back nearly 2,000 years and featuring lyrics referring to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Siblings’ fairy village attracts attention in Geneva neighborhoodOct 08, 2025 11:48 am - The Brayton siblings of Batavia have created a fairy village in their grandparents’ Geneva yard, using their imagination and creativity without digital devices. The village has attracted attention from neighbors and passers-by.