DuPage County Lifestyle
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DuPage forest preserve board hires firm to design new Cenacle bridgeOct 28, 2025 7:36 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has taken another step toward replacing a charming but rickety bridge that once led to a religious retreat house.
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Wheaton church to host program on Christian nationalismOct 27, 2025 10:04 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting author and scholar Matthew D. Taylor for “Christian Nationalism Today: Dangerous Ideas, Dangerous Leaders, and Dangerous Agendas” on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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Artificial advice: Why some have concerns about AI therapyOct 27, 2025 4:29 pm - Contemplating an offer to relocate with her company to another state, single mom Melissa Bulicek sought advice from ChatGPT. She got her answer. But not everyone recommends seeking advice from chatbots. Therapists warn AI can offer wrong and even dangerous advice.
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Behind the scenes: How volunteers, advocacy make suburbs more bike-friendlyOct 27, 2025 9:58 am - Visible are bike rodeos, community rides, and bike information booths. Behind the scenes are the unsung community heroes - local volunteers planning, organizing and often staffing various events.
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Kids find tricks and treats on the trail in Schaumburg SundayOct 26, 2025 4:44 pm - Zombies, witches and pirates passed out candy to pandas, princesses and superheroes Sunday during the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Tricks & Treats in the Valley event at Heritage Farm.
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‘A gentle guide’: Geneva woman helps pets and owners through end-of-life careOct 24, 2025 5:14 am - Jennifer Jordan left her government job to pursue a career in canine massage therapy and end-of-life care for pets, founding Wonder Mutt Wellness in Geneva.
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Southminster Presbyterian Church hosts Trunk-or-TreatOct 21, 2025 7:36 pm - Southminster Presbyterian Church in Glen Ellyn invites the community to the annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to offer grief support groupOct 21, 2025 6:49 pm - If you’ve experienced grief recently or even years ago, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton invites you to its grief support group. Grief Matters will meet Thursdays, Nov. 6 through Feb. 12.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 1Oct 21, 2025 2:58 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like succulent propagation, putting gardens to bed for winter, houseplant care, and holiday decorations.
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‘Peak time’ for fall colors starting soon in Chicago suburbsOct 21, 2025 12:56 pm - It’s the beginning of “peak time” for fall colors in northern Illinois.