DuPage County Lifestyle
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Wheaton College lecture to explore North Korea’s forgotten Christian roots and the Kim family’s religious pastOct 06, 2026 4:20 pm - On Oct. 12, Wheaton College presents the “Ben Han Memorial Lecture: Korean Messiah” featuring Jonathan Cheng discussing Christianity's history in Korea, particularly how Pyongyang was once known as "the Jerusalem of the East" before becoming North Korea's capital.
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Dining out: Portillo’s x OREO dessert collab, CPK’s Jack-O-Lantern pizzas and moreOct 06, 2026 3:39 pm - Portillo’s and OREO are coming together for a trio of limited-time desserts, while CPK is offering a festive Halloween-themed pizza for kids and Nando’s is offering a BOGO deal for you and a friend.
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What our eyes reveal: A chance encounter unveils shared heritageOct 06, 2026 3:10 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reflects on the power of portraits and human connection through the lens of “Theo of Golden,” a novel about a man who purchases 92 portraits of local townsfolk and delivers them to their subjects, forming life-changing friendships.
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Church to host community blood drive Oct. 10 in memory of Michelle KishOct 06, 2026 1:36 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will host a memorial blood drive for congregation member Michelle Kish on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 5-17Oct 05, 2026 10:20 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, home composting, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Short and sweet: Why fall colors could be intense, but brief this yearOct 04, 2026 10:28 am - Extreme summer weather and El Niño will impact the fall color season, say experts who predict this year’s display will be delayed and condensed into a short, vibrant color blaze.
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Mah-jongg and champagne lounge coming to NapervilleOct 02, 2026 12:08 pm - A new mah-jongg and champagne lounge is coming to Naperville’s 5th Avenue Station later this year.
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Union Church of Hinsdale hosts large fall resale event Oct. 2-3Sep 29, 2026 8:09 pm - Union Church of Hinsdale hosts its largest resale event on Oct. 2-3, featuring clothing for all ages, including a French Room with high-end women's items and extensive children's clothing selections.
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How John W. ‘Bet-a-Million’ Gates’ hidden art treasures shaped St. CharlesSep 29, 2026 8:00 pm - Author Archie Bentz Jr. has written “Rediscovering the Art Collection of John W. Gates,” a supplement to his 2025 book about the steel and oil tycoon, documenting how Gates’ extensive art collection has been displayed throughout St. Charles for over a century.