DuPage County Lifestyle
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Young Wheaton mom never expected melanoma. Now she wants others to protect their skin.May 16, 2026 2:20 pm - When you picture a patient who’s faced melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — Ashley Daly is not who comes to mind. With the summer approaching, the Wheaton mom and her dermatologist are urging others to protect themselves from the sun.
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Join in the first Batavia Community Pride worship on June 14May 15, 2026 10:16 pm - Local churches are uniting for “A Church for All” service on June 14 at the Congregational Church of Batavia to celebrate Pride Month and support the LGBTQ community.
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A necessary ‘reset’: Suburban schools support pediatrics group’s new guidance on recessMay 15, 2026 12:44 pm - Updated recess guidelines from the Itasca-based American Academy of Pediatrics this week resonated with suburban school officials, who already embrace the break’s importance — some even for older children — in both principle and practice.
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Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade for POW/MIA awareness May 23-24May 13, 2026 12:50 pm - Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.
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Grace Lutheran Church to host spring rummage sale May 15-16May 13, 2026 12:33 pm - Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake hosts its spring rummage sale May 15-16, featuring furniture, appliances, household items, clothing, toys, and books with many items priced at $1 and half-price specials on Saturday.
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Safety first: Kids can learn biking skills at various events in the suburbsMay 13, 2026 11:34 am - With May as National Bike Month, it’s not surprising how many suburban biking events are already scheduled. What’s surprising is the number of events dedicated to youth safety skills.
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Add prayers for peace to the courtyard of Gary UMC in WheatonMay 13, 2026 10:47 am - You are welcome to add ribbons with prayers for peace to the courtyard of Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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‘It’s like the Super Bowl’: Lilac Time in Lombard culminates in parade on SundayMay 13, 2026 10:26 am - Don’t read too much into the “bloom ’o’ meter” dial, the official gauge for Lilac Time, turned past fully blooming. The Palibin lilacs are holding court now. And Lilac Time is a marathon not a sprint, topped off by a parade down Main Street this Sunday.
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Declining attendance, donations behind St. Julian Eymard closure in Elk GroveMay 12, 2026 6:54 pm - St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church in Elk Grove Village will close and consolidate with Queen of the Rosary church in January 2027 as a result of declining Mass attendance and financial struggles across both sites, officials said.
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Home & garden calendar, May 12-23May 12, 2026 5:54 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Monet’s gardens, painting pots, and protecting the environment. Also, lists of plant sales, wildflower walks and garden walks.