DuPage County Lifestyle
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Live music, puzzles tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this monthJan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
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Amid Illinois flu surge, U.S. drops key childhood vaccine recommendationsJan 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Health experts and medical organizations have criticized the move, warning that it could lead to fewer children getting vaccinated and an increase in illnesses and deaths.
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Geneva salon specializes in haircuts for kids with sensory challengesJan 05, 2026 11:43 am - Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids is a Geneva salon specializing in haircuts for children with autism or who have sensory sensitivities.
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Wheaton to mark America’s 250th birthday with new tree plantingsJan 02, 2026 8:51 am - A tree-planting program in Wheaton will help the city celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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Immigration battle, Kirk assassination among top stories of 2025Dec 30, 2025 11:05 pm - The reaction to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, immigration enforcement efforts and the conclusion to a decades-old disappearance were among the top suburban stories of 2025.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for December 2025Dec 30, 2025 3:57 pm - The top finishers in December’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from ferocious to serene.
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Aurora Kwanzaa celebration marks 25 yearsDec 29, 2025 10:48 pm - The Aurora Kwanzaa celebration marked its 25th anniversary with over 100 attendees. The event featured a free dinner, African American vendors, candle lighting ceremony, and explanations of Kwanzaa's seven principles.
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‘You will be missed’: Retired Des Plaines police dog Bane has diedDec 29, 2025 7:34 pm - A retired Des Plaines police dog died Saturday, the department announced.
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Bartlett church honors Christmas pageant founders at this year’s eventDec 29, 2025 5:40 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett celebrated its 35th annual Christmas pageant, “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen!,” with a cast of nearly 70 people. It was extra special this year as the two sisters who started the tradition were honored guests.
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Aurora animal control division to launch pets-for-veterans programDec 29, 2025 4:25 pm - The city of Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division will launch a Pets For Vets Program to waive adoption fees for Illinois veterans to adopt one cat or dog every two years.