Lifestyle
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Geneva UMC’s fall rummage sale begins Oct. 23Oct 15, 2025 1:44 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva is hosting its popular Fall rummage sale from Oct. 23-25, featuring gently used household items, furniture, clothes, books, games, and children's items.
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Exploring faith through saints at Aurora’s Wesley UMCOct 15, 2025 1:31 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 18, the Rev Tammy Scott continues her sermon series "Exploring Stewardship with the Saints" at Wesley United Methodist Church, focusing on "Francis of Assisi: The Way of Poverty."
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Aurora church to install pastor, deacon Oct. 18Oct 15, 2025 1:14 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora will hold a joint installation of Pastor Krista Zimmerman and Deacon David Webb on Saturday, Oct. 18.
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It’s the season to overcome fearOct 15, 2025 1:05 pm - Annettee Budzban says that the Halloween season can be about overcoming fear.
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Volo Museum continues paranormal train tours with stories, mystery and history through early November
Oct 15, 2025 12:00 pm - The Volo Museum in Volo invites guests to step aboard its train for an extraordinary journey into the paranormal, where history and mystery intertwine.
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Time in a Bottle: Capturing life’s precious moments before they slip awayOct 15, 2025 11:24 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos emphasizes the importance of cherishing each day and not taking time for granted, as taught by the Hebrew prophet Moses in Psalm 90.
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‘Comets’ soars to victory in Hey Nonny songwriting contestOct 15, 2025 11:22 am - Emily Barnes won the Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest with her song “Comets,” earning $1,000 and a performance slot at the Arlington Heights listening room.
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Downtown Geneva’s new face: Project on East State Street divides opinionsOct 15, 2025 10:48 am - Construction work on The Roosevelt project at East State Street and Crissey Avenue in Geneva has some wondering how this new three-story building for commercial and residential would fit aesthetically in that part of the city.
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Doing Jacques Pépin proud: Legendary chef’s passion for cooking comes out in these recipesOct 15, 2025 6:01 am - How do you celebrate when a legendary French chef turns 90? With a five-course dinner for friends prepared with love, paired with wine and benefiting the good work of the Jacques Pépin Foundation to support culinary education worldwide. Penny Kazmier shares three recipes from or inspired by Pépin.
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Loaded baked potatoes are a luxe breakfast in a good-for-you package
Oct 15, 2025 5:24 am - Twice-baked potatoes, loaded with Canadian bacon and broccoli, then topped with melted cheese and a fried egg, make for a satisfying, extraordinary breakfast. The potatoes can be prepared in advance, so all you’ll need to do in the morning is warm them up and cook the egg.