Lifestyle
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Along for the Ride: Cook Co. invests more than $1.5M in suburban biking infrastructureSep 10, 2025 7:32 pm - Cook County has awarded grants totaling over $1.5 million for biking infrastructure projects in several suburbs and the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
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‘It’s really pretty’: Heinen’s grocery store opens in NapervilleSep 10, 2025 4:05 pm - The fifth Heinen’s grocery store in the Chicago area opened Wednesday in Naperville with a packed parking lot and rave reviews. “I love it. It’s really pretty, and they have a really good selection of produce,” one Naperville mom said. Heinen’s is the rare family-owned and family-run grocery chain.
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Find hope and joy in hard timesSep 10, 2025 3:38 pm - Annettee Budzban says that we need to find hope even when things are difficult.
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St. Raphael Catholic Church welcomes Father Christopher LankfordSep 10, 2025 1:24 pm - Father Chris Lankford has been appointed to serve at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville. He joins the pastoral team to foster faith, community, and spiritual growth.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to host book launch and signingSep 10, 2025 12:47 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a book launch and signing on Sunday, Sept. 28 for Beth Felker Jones’ new book, “Why I Am Protestant.”
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Lace up for a cause: Marklund’s 13th annual Run, Walk & Roll set for Oct. 19Sep 10, 2025 12:35 pm - Area residents are invited to hit the pavement with purpose on Sunday, Oct.19, for Marklund’s 13th Annual Run, Walk & Roll – Geneva 5K/1Mile event.
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Our Saviour’s to host virtual gala benefiting Palestinian studentsSep 10, 2025 12:26 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a watch party for Bright Stars of Bethlehem's Hope Abounds gala on Sept. 13, benefiting students at Dar al-Kalima University in Palestine.
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Batavia’s Sturdy Shelter Brewing to hold third OktoberfestSep 10, 2025 12:04 pm - Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia is preparing to host its third Oktoberfest from Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 14.
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United Fall Fest returns with live music, car show and fireworksSep 10, 2025 11:54 am - The annual United Fall Fest in St. Charles features live music, a car show, food, drinks, and fireworks.This year's festival on Sept. 13 will support Lazarus House, a local charity providing shelter and support services, with a $10,000 grant.
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Fall Flavor Fest at Smokin’ Deal BBQ features tastes, demos, industry prosSep 10, 2025 11:34 am - A Barbecue Hall of Famer who is also a best-selling author. A grilling enthusiast with more than 3.5 million social media followers and his own line of rubs and seasonings. A certified pizzaiolo, who is the corporate chef for Lakeview Appliance Distributing. Visitors will find all three at the Fall Flavor Fest from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Smokin’ Deal BBQ in Vernon Hills.