DuPage County Farmer’s Market List
There is nothing quite like fresh fruit and vegetables. Now that the local growing season has started, check out some of these great local farmer’s markets located throughout DuPage County…
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Cantigny Fall Festival Saturday
This Saturday, October 8th, Cantigny in Wheaton will celebrate autumn with their annual Fall Festival. The event runs from 10AM to 4PM and will feature live music by The Salt Creek Boys in addition to stilt walkers, jugglers, and a live children’s show by the entertainer ScribbleMonster. Other family-friendly fun includes a hayrides, jumping inflatables, face painting, and a petting zoo. Snacks will be available via outdoor vendors.
Wellness House 15th Annual Walk/Run to Fight Cancer
The Walk for Wellness House event will take place on Sunday, May 15th. Volenteers and supporters are encouraged to participate in the 3k/5k walk/run that will follow a course through Hinsdale’s attractive neighborhoods.
Wellness House is a cancer support center in Hinsdale. The nonprofit organization provides psychosocial support, education, and informational resources to assist families with a loved one fighting cancer. There is no cost to program participants for the services provided at Wellness House.
Christmas Returns, 3 Worst Stores for Returns and Exchanges
It’s the day after Christmas and you have presents to return or exchange. These are the local retail stores you do NOT want to go to on December 26th to make a gift return or gift exchange. #3 – Kohl’s Kohl’s is a great store, but there will be so many people rushing in to…
DuPage County Social Services Directory
This is a directory of social services and public resource organizations serving DuPage County. Some of these organizations are private charities and some are sponsored by DuPage County (i.e. your tax dollars at work). All are worthy organizations intended to assist DuPage County residents in times of need.
Find DuPage County Lawyers
If you do not already have an established relationship with a lawyer, you may be wondering where to find a lawyer in DuPage County. Where do you begin? How do you know which lawyer is best for your particular legal issue? Where do people find good lawyers?
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Photos
If you’ve never had the opportunity to visit Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien, you should. The enormous preserve completely surrounds Argon National Laboratory and features a 10-mile loop trail that is perfect for runners, bicyclists, and nature-lovers alike. Read more about Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The photos below were taken in early summer at…
Haunted Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds
Are you looking for a little bit of offbeat fun Halloween weekend? Check out the Haunted Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 29th from 3PM to midnight. The event will feature a flea market loaded with frightfully-good deals. In addition to the flea market, there will be a beer garden, costume contests, a haunted house, and special guest stars from some of your favorite horror movies.
Glen Ellyn Restaurants Donating to Food Pantry
Glen Ellyn restaurants are donating 10% of there Wednesday, August 17th earnings to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. If you live in the Glen Ellyn area, why not get dinner out tomorrow? Fill your belly and the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry’s shelves while you do it!
Naperville, IL City Profile and Information
Naperville was settled in 1831 by Joseph Naper and his brother John. The city was incorporated in 1890. Until the early 1970’s, Naperville was considered to be a far-off, rural Chicago suburb consisting mainly of farms and clusters of neighborhood developments.