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HearingLife

HearingLife is a national hearing care company with over 600 locations nationwide. Our licensed hearing professionals deliver personalized, life‑changing hearing care using the latest state‑of‑the‑art technology. Each solution is individually fitted and fine‑tuned for patient's needs. HearingLife is committed to supporting each patient throughout their hearing journey with comprehensive ongoing care and aftercare. Schedule your free hearing test at our Aurora location today.

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Aurora

Illinois

HearingLife is a national hearing care company with over 600 locations nationwide. Our licensed hearing professionals deliver personalized, life...

Naperville’s Own Award-Winning Auto & Work Injury Advocates

Marker Law, LLC

Marker Law proudly serves Naperville and the greater Chicagoland area, providing experienced, results-driven representation in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Founded by attorney Jason Marker, the firm is built on a simple mission: to stand up for injured individuals and guide them through difficult moments with clarity, compassion, and strength. What sets Marker Law apart is its hands-on, client-first approach. Every client works directly with an experienced attorney from start to finish, receiving clear guidance, honest communication, and personalized attention—never left wondering what comes next. While no one can undo the harm caused by an accident, Marker Law is committed to securing maximum financial recovery while helping clients access medical care and return to normalcy. As Mr. Marker says, “We are in the business of putting lives back together.” The firm understands recovery is both physical and financial, helping connect clients with trusted medical providers—even without insurance or immediate resources—so they can focus on healing while the legal team handles the case. With over 25 years of experience, Jason Marker brings valuable insight from his early career representing insurance companies. He now uses that knowledge to anticipate defense strategies and fight for maximum results. The firm has recovered millions for clients and maintains a 97% win rate. Marker Law handles car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, workplace injuries, slip and falls, and other negligence claims. The firm is well known among insurance companies, defense attorneys, and judges. In 2023, Mr. Marker received the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing the highest level of professional excellence. Consultations are free, and there are no fees unless compensation is recovered. Call 33-INJURED or visit Marker Law on social media to learn more.

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Naperville

Marker Law proudly serves Naperville and the greater Chicagoland area, providing experienced, results-driven representation in personal injury and...

We are here for all your Plumbing & Heating needs!

Paul L. Buddy Plumbing & Heating

Paul L. Buddy Plumbing &amp; Heating offers personal service to residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout the Western Suburbs of Chicagoland, IL. We offer 24-hour emergency service and can tackle a variety of jobs from simple repairs to large-scale remodels. We specialize in the following services: • Water, Gas and Sewer Line Installation and Repair • Water Heater Installation and Repair • Sewer Cleaning and Inspecting • Sump Pump and Backup Installation Paul L. Buddy Plumbing &amp; Heating is a family-owned and operated business providing professional plumbing and HVAC services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Located at 195 W Ashland Ave in Aurora, IL, the company serves the broader Western Suburbs of Chicagoland with a commitment to personalized, high-quality service. With over 50 years of industry experience, they have established a reputation for reliability and technical expertise in the local community. Customers can expect a high level of accountability, as the business is fully licensed, insured, and bonded, and provides a full guarantee on all work performed. With after-hours and weekend technician availability, Paul L. Buddy Plumbing &amp; Heating ensures that clients receive prompt support whenever urgent issues arise.

Paul L. Buddy Plumbing & Heating offers personal service to residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout the Western Suburbs of...

By <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/aurora-flag-raising-ceremony-mexican-independence-day/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CBS Chicago</a>Staff: AURORA, Ill. (CBS) — Hundreds of people are expected to gather in aurora to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day with an annual flag-raising ceremony. In addition to the flag raising, performances include 8-year-old mariachi Ryan Cornejo whose singing wowed the crowds last year. <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/aurora-flag-raising-ceremony-mexican-independence-day/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read more at CBS Chicago</a>

By <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/aurora-flag-raising-ceremony-mexican-independence-day/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CBS Chicago</a>Staff:

AURORA, Ill. (CBS) — Hundreds of people are expected to gather in aurora to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day with an annual flag-raising ceremony. In addition to the flag raising, performances include 8-year-old mariachi Ryan Cornejo whose singing wowed the crowds last year.

<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/aurora-flag-raising-ceremony-mexican-independence-day/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read more at CBS Chicago</a>

Aurora Will Host Flag Raising Ceremony In...

The annual event includes performances and poetry.

Aurora Will Host Flag Raising Ceremony In Celebration Of Mexican Independence Day

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Montgomery

Kendall County

Oswego

Batavia

Geneva

Yorkville

Amie Schaenzer

St. Charles

Will County

Plainfield

Lisle

Andrea Earnest

Bolingbrook

Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva

<h2>Silent Encounters. 78 Years Old. 40-Day Liquid Fast.</h2>
Rachelle Zola is sitting in silence for 30 days across six weeks, inside a 40-day liquid fast — and invites you to sit across from her.&nbsp;
In 2021, Rachelle Zola went 40 days without food to press Congress to pass H.R. 40, the reparations study bill. In 2024, at 76, she completed an 825-mile walking pilgrimage from Chicago to Montgomery. Now 78, she is doing the quietest thing she has ever done: sitting down, and inviting strangers to sit across from her—being with their shared humanity.
On Wednesday, September 9, Zola began sitting from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, at four host sites across Chicago and in Geneva, Illinois—30 days of sitting inside a 40-day liquid fast, concluding Sunday, October 18. She calls it The Body I Was Given.
One chair sits empty across from her. All are welcome to sit and stay as long as they want. Silently. Chairs will also be there for anyone who wishes to be present, or to sit silently with another.
In a country that has spent centuries talking about racial inequities—arguing it, legislating around it, denying it, studying it—can we sit with it? Can we sit with history without escaping into innocence? Can we sit long enough to ask what repair and reconciliation actually requires?
“I cannot fast my way into knowing what it means to live in a Black body in America. I cannot voluntarily experience what my inherited privilege has shielded me from experiencing. This is an experience I can voluntarily end. With our collective will we can voluntarily dismantle systemic racism. I refuse to look away. Will you join me?” Rachelle shares. Where Rachelle will be sitting, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday:
&nbsp;Sept 9–13 —<a href="https://www.theatre-y.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Theatre Y</a>, 3611 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago Sept 16–20 —<a href="https://www.uusg.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva</a>, 102 S. 2nd St., Geneva Sept 23–27 — <a href="https://ymenchicago.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bike Box (YMEN)</a>, 1302 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago Sept 30–Oct 4 — Stone Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglas Blvd., Chicago Oct 7–11 — Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 102 S. 2nd St., Geneva Oct 14–18 — Theatre Y, 3611 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago
All sittings are free and open to the public. On the afternoon of Sunday, October 18, everyone who sat is invited back to Theatre Y for a closing circle to share the experience. Civic groups, congregations, universities and neighbors who want to bring people to sit—or to host a future encounter—contact Rachelle directly at 720-609-9069 (by text).
“Listen. Fast. Walk. Sit silently." Zola says, "That's my body of work since I came to Chicago. I cannot change the body I was born into. And I can decide what I do with it, to use it to move toward people, to make space. My hunger is chosen, and I can end it whenever I want. That's the point. The fast isn't a likeness of Black suffering—it's a measure of the distance. Racial liberation means truly seeing each other and being free to be ourselves.”
Rachelle Zola: Facilitator, Author and Advocate for Racial Equity
Rachelle is a lifelong advocate—from working with children with special needs and their families to her current work. She's captured national attention and continues to make waves. In 2021, Rachelle garnered recognition for a 40-day hunger strike demanding Congress pass H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act. In 2024, at 76, she completed an 825-mile walking pilgrimage from Chicago to Montgomery by way of Selma, performing her one-woman show LATE: a Love Story, produced with Theatre Y, along the route. With a vision that builds upon centuries of work to imagine a more loving world, Zola inspires communities to confront injustices and work for equality and compassion.
Media Contact: Rachel Zargo 404-542-8848 (text) <a href="https://www.late.love/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">late.love</a>
Rachelle Zola 720-609-9069 (text) rachelle@late.love

Local Event: The Body I Was Given - A Silent Encounter

The Body I Was Given - A Silent Encounter

Silent Encounters. 78 Years Old.  40-Day Liquid Fast.
Rachelle Zola is sitting in silence for 30 days across six weeks, inside...

Meet &amp; shop 120+ talented local &amp; Midwest artisans this Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20, 2026 (10am-4pm both days) at the Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (Just N. of I-88/Rt. 59) at 2135 CityGate Lane in Naperville, IL.
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a>&nbsp;Free Entry | Free Covered Parking | Dog-friendly | Kid-friendly
We'll be OUTDOORS (with INDOOR amenities!) on the picturesque 30+ acre campus of CityGate Centre on the Great Lawn, office plaza &amp; along CityGate Lane -- near the 4-diamond rated Hotel Arista, and DOMAIN CityGate luxury residential complex.
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 120+ Talented Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home Goods &amp; Art | Kid-friendly | Free Parking in Garage | Dog-friendly (leashed, well-behaved only) | Indoor Restrooms | Sit-down Dining Indoors | Coffee &amp; light bites by Arista Coffee &amp; Cafe | Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner options by a combination of Arista Coffee &amp; Cafe, Zorba Lounge, and Che Figata Kitchen | Craft Cocktails at Zorba Lounge | Brunch both days at Che Figata
* WHEN: Sat &amp; Sun, Sep 19-20, 2026 (10am-4pm both days)
* WHERE: 2135 City Gate Lane, Naperville, IL (just N. of I-88 via Rt. 59 or Ferry Rd.).
Shop small, LOCAL &amp; sustainable with talented small business owners who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products in food, fashion, home goods &amp; decorative art.
Look for the collection of white tents visible from Rt. 59 - and turn on in!
Parking is free both days for shoppers in the parking garage behind Hotel Arista near the Ferry Rd. entrance to CityGate Centre.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the Chicago area? Learn more about our curated markets in Naperville, Oak Brook, Northbrook, Wilmette &amp; Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.c/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c</a>...
Not in town this weekend? We'll also be at Oakbrook Center for the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> on Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4,&nbsp;and then back INDOORS at the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;in Fulton Market on Sun, Oct 18, Nov 15 &amp;&nbsp;Dec 13 and at the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> in&nbsp;Ravenswood over Thanksigiving Weekend (Sat-Sun, Nov 28-29) for "Small Shop Saturday"&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Sunday. <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View our full 2026 Market Calendar</a>
Apply now online for Naperville or any of our other markets at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.c/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.c</a>... ...or call 630.202.4590 for more info. (We do NOT charge junk fees just to to fill out application online.)
"Keep your friends close, and your supply chain closer."
- Naperville Artisan Market | Oak Brook | Chicago |&nbsp;Winnetka |&nbsp;Northbrook
Don’t miss a future market! Get invited to future future markets at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarke/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke</a>...
Apply now online at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply...or" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke...</a> call 630.202.4590 for more info. You can also email us at events@stylechicago.com or learn more about all our markets at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.c...</a>
ABOUT US: We are a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that has been showcasing independent artisans &amp; small businesses for 20+ years. We also produce the Oak Brook Artisan Market, the North Shore Artisan Market (in downtown&nbsp;Winnetka,&nbsp;IL&nbsp;and&nbsp;Northbrook, IL), and the Chicago Artisan Market (9 x's a year) in 2 City locations in Fulton Market at Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) and in the historic Ravenswood neighborhood at Artifact Events (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago).

Local Event: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20)

Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre...

Meet & shop 120+ talented local & Midwest artisans this Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20, 2026 (10am-4pm both days) at the Naperville Artisan...

Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20)

Phillips Park Main Pavilion

Local Event: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest 

2nd Annual Oktoberfest 

🌱 Patch AM: Crash Reported At Orchard Road,...

You won’t want to miss The Body I Was Given - A Silent Encounter on the Aurora Patch calendar

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Traffic in the area will be delayed while crews work to clear the scene, police said.

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City Of Lights Film Festival Returns For 4th...

The Venue in downtown Aurora will host the two-day festival bringing critically acclaimed and student films to town.

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$1.04B Powerball Winner Comes Forward In Illinois

The anonymous winner chose the lump-sum option after buying a single $2 Quick Pick ticket in Quincy.

🌱 Patch AM: How West Aurora’s new budget could...

Make time for 2nd Annual Oktoberfest  on the Aurora Patch calendar

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