Kendall County Lifestyle
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Funding approved for final nine homes in Aurora’s first ‘smart neighborhood’Sep 28, 2026 1:48 pm - Nearly a year after unveiling the first home to be built at Habitat Green Freedom, a “smart neighborhood” in Aurora being developed through a partnership between Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity, the city has approved construction of nine new homes there by 2028.
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Aurora expands program offering financial assistance to homebuyersSep 28, 2026 1:22 pm - The Aurora City Council has again expanded funding for a city program that offers grants and loans to eligible homebuyers.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 28-Oct. 10Sep 28, 2026 9:45 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, pruning trees and shrubs, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Aurora Historical Society to celebrate 120th anniversary with retro-futuristic-themed galaSep 25, 2026 1:53 pm - The Aurora Historical Society will celebrate its 120th anniversary with a “Googie Gala” fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, at Aurora Country Club, featuring the mid-20th century futuristic architectural style characterized by bold geometric shapes, neon signage and Space Age motifs.
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‘It was an insane feeling’: Naperville-based, all-girls robotics team headed to international competitionSep 25, 2026 11:46 am - Three Neuqua Valley High School girls from team Robot Penguin won first place in the robosports category at the World Robot Olympiad Affiliate Cup, earning a spot at the international finals in Puerto Rico this December.
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Dining out: New limited-time sundae collab at Oberweis, National Coffee Day and moreSep 22, 2026 11:45 am - Oberweis is teaming up with Killer Brownies on a new limited-time sundae, plus there are National Coffee Day deals, a three-course dinner at Eddie V’s, a new test-market item at Panda Express and more.
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Column: Spotlight on ‘cool moms’ in Paramount Theatre’s ‘Mean Girls’ productionSep 22, 2026 10:33 am - Oh, to be the cool mom. Women with kids all want that description after their name, right? Even those of us Baby Boomers recognized the difference between the “good” mot...
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Fall Food Truck Festival brings over 30 food trucks to downtown AuroraSep 21, 2026 5:06 pm - Aurora's Fall Food Truck Festival returns Friday, Sept. 25, featuring over 30 food trucks, with offerings ranging from burgers and barbecue to vegan options and desserts.
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Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora works with newly-founded foundation to purchase porcupinesSep 21, 2026 1:09 pm - Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora and its new supporting organization, the Phillips Park Foundation, are partnering to raise funds for the zoo to acquire two African crested porcupines, officials said.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-Oct. 3Sep 21, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like pruning tips, bats around the world, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops