DuPage County Lifestyle
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Saving lives on a sunny Saturday: Blood donors offer ‘A Pint for Kim’May 11, 2025 7:39 am - Outside Naperville North High School, a mini-fest with kids’ games, food, music and a car show was taking place. Inside, donors participating in the sixth annual “A Pint for Kim” blood drive were saving lives.
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St. Charles bike shop to mark 50 years with community ride, party in the parkMay 10, 2025 3:04 pm - St. Charles cycling shop The Bike Rack will host its 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 17, and its 13th annual “Everybody Rides” event and party in the park on Sunday, May 18.
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Supper with the pope: Wheaton restaurant hosted the future pontiffMay 09, 2025 7:28 pm - A group of theologians from Loyola University Chicago met with then-Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, last August at Ivy Restaurant in Wheaton.
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Over 1,000 volunteers serve community in annual CareFest event in WheatonMay 09, 2025 4:51 pm - Wheaton Bible Church and Iglesia del Pueblo led over 1,175 volunteers to donate 6,000 hours serving the community through repairs, upgrades, and beautification projects at shelters, counseling centers, and schools.
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74-year-old granddad reaches 600 blood donations — and he’s not done yetMay 09, 2025 12:23 pm - At 74, Mike Neumayer has donated blood and platelets 600 times, saving countless lives. Despite personal connections, he remains humble about his extraordinary impact.
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Batavia Depot Museum marks 50 years since opening in restored train stationMay 09, 2025 5:00 am - In 1973, Batavia's train depot was moved to its current location, sparking redevelopment. Its 50th anniversary as the Batavia Depot Museum is celebrated in a new exhibit about the depot's history.
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Double the impact: Petals for Pets offers great plants for a great causeMay 07, 2025 1:48 pm - Help cats and dogs in need while planning your garden and landscaping with West Suburban Humane Society’s annual Petals for Pets. Set for noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9,...
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Aurora church joins in 24 hours of prayerMay 07, 2025 1:19 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora was among suburban faith organizations celebrating “Prayer on the 100th” Wednesday and Thursday, April 30-May 1.
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ESO String Quartet to perform in SchaumburgMay 07, 2025 12:22 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will bring its String Quartet to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, for a concert featuring works by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn.
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Glen Ellyn church raising funds for local and global ministriesMay 07, 2025 11:54 am - Southminster Presbyterian Church runs a "Gifts Grow" program in May to raise donations for 8 missions. The church matches gifts up to $5,800 and supports the community year-round.