DuPage County Lifestyle
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York teacher, Elmhurst veteran team up to create new memorial for the fallenMay 25, 2025 3:50 pm - History teacher Justin Riskus and Vietnam War veteran Bill Shanklin are leading a fundraising campaign for a memorial honoring York Community High School graduates who have died while serving in the military.
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Hanover Park gardener cultivates community with little free sharing greenhouseMay 23, 2025 3:04 pm - Kelly Bauer spreads joy one seedling at a time. For the Hanover Park gardening enthusiast, cultivating seedlings is about nurturing hope. Making those seedlings available for free in a neighborhood greenhouse is about building community, a Bauer helps nourish through The Little Blue Greenhouse located outside her home in the 8100 block of Northway Drive.
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 23, 2025 8:04 am - Farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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‘It looks beautiful’: Historic Arcada Theatre organ gets repairs, upgradesMay 23, 2025 5:00 am - The historic pipe organ at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles is being refurbished by the Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts, with plans to reinstall it in time for the theater's 100th anniversary next year.
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Our Saviour’s in Naperville to host MEGA Garage Sale June 6-7May 22, 2025 10:29 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church's annual mega garage sale on June 6-7 benefits charities like Loaves & Fishes. Thousands attend the sale which has half-price day on Saturday.
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Bassoon teacher transforms students’ lives one note at a timeMay 21, 2025 4:52 pm - Bassoon teacher Andrew Marlin forges deep connections with students in high school districts 211 and 214, helping them grow into confident, accomplished musicians and individuals.
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Aurora church continues ‘Birth of the Church’ seriesMay 21, 2025 12:46 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora hosts Sunday service continuing "Birth of the Church" sermon series on origins of Christianity.
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Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer FunMay 21, 2025 12:06 pm - The Daily Herald's 64-page Summer Fun guide offers ideas for local outings like concerts, festivals, exhibits, and getaways this season across the Chicago area and Illinois.
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Downers Grove family installs Little Free Library to celebrate grandparents’ 90th birthdaysMay 21, 2025 10:47 am - To celebrate their grandparents' 90th birthdays and passion for reading, a Downers Grove family worked with the park district to set up a Little Free Library, aiming to build community and expand book access.
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Home & garden calendar, May 25-31May 20, 2025 8:04 pm - Plant sales, garden walks and more.