Kendall County Lifestyle
-
Helping the Helpers: Metropolitan Family Services needs support to make up for deficitsJun 01, 2020 6:00 am - Founded in 1857, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage and Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage are based out of Wheaton. According to Mary Beth G...
-
Re:new Project's refugee artisans make masks for World Relief's new arrivalsMay 31, 2020 11:00 pm - To celebrate World Refugee Day June 20, Re:new Project and World Relief DuPageAurora/Chicago are collaborating to bring awareness to the global refugee crisis while deal...
-
St. Charles church's free spaghetti dinner re-opens with drive-throughMay 29, 2020 6:00 am - When things got difficult for families during the recession a decade ago, area churches began offering free monthly meals on various nights. It lifted spirits, brought f...
-
When you see a wildflower, thank an antMay 28, 2020 6:00 am - Ants have never made it to the “most loved insect” list. I venture to guess that the average Joe hates ants. While ants inside our homes means trouble, the presence of n...
-
Hello Tokyo offers masks at cost to nonprofitsMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - NILES - Hello Tokyo, The only Daiso Japanese $2 discount store in the Midwest, is offering face masks at cost to nonprofit organizations and business that are struggling...
-
Pop-up Food Pantry provides food for families in need in AuroraMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - Balancing three gallons of milk, Nicholas Thompson hurried toward a waiting vehicle. The Aurora resident was one of many people who volunteered Thursday to help others ...
-
Aurora to offer pop-up food pantry ThursdayMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - To help meet the growing food needs in the community amid the COVID-19 crisis, the city of Aurora is collaborating with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the Quad County ...
-
Maryville Academy to host its first virtual fundraiser June 1-5May 26, 2020 11:00 pm - After postponing two of its fundraisers when the stay-at-home order was enforced in March, Maryville finds a creative way to raise money for the children and its life-ch...
-
Elgin Valley Fox Trot goes virtualMay 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Elgin Valley Fox Trot, now in its 43rd year, has been converted to a virtual event for 2020. What is the Elgin Valley Fox Trot Virtual Run? If you already registered...
-
Hesed House works to end homelessness through multiple servicesMay 25, 2020 11:00 pm - The goal, said executive director Ryan Dowd, is to shut down Hesed House in Aurora. "We don't want to be needed any more," Dowd said. "We'd rather end homelessness and s...