Discover Oak Park’s Hidden Gem – A living world of beauty

Oak Park Conservatory

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites. Free and open to the public, the Conservatory offers visitors a lush escape into nature with three distinct indoor showrooms — the Mediterranean Room, Tropical Room, and Desert Room — each showcasing a diverse collection of plants from around the world. Outside, the urban gardens continue the experience with native Illinois landscapes featured in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden and Rubinstein Garden. Sweeps of prairie grasses and native blooms welcome you at the entrance, inviting you to slow down and explore this hidden oasis in the heart of the village. Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park, the Conservatory provides year-round opportunities to connect with nature through programs, events, and community initiatives. Highlights include: • Seasonal Events: Enjoy festive gatherings throughout the year such as the Candlelight Walk, Shamrock Scavenger Hunt, and Halloween Fright at Night. • Plant &amp; Garden Markets: Shop a variety of seasonal plant sales, including the Winter Seed Sale, Valentine’s Market, Spring Plant Sale, Perennial Pollinator Sale, Succulent &amp; Cacti Sale, Fall Mum &amp; Bulb Sale, and Winter Greens Market. • Private Event Rentals: Celebrate life’s milestones surrounded by natural beauty. The Conservatory is available for weddings, showers, graduations, birthday parties, memorial services, and other special occasions. • Educational Programs: Participate in a variety of hands-on programs for all ages — from adult gardening workshops to free early childhood nature programs that inspire young explorers. Whether you’re a lifelong plant lover or simply seeking a moment of calm, the Oak Park Conservatory offers a space to reconnect with nature, beauty, and community — right in your own backyard.

Cook County

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Park-River Forest

Illinois

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites....

The biggest risk in a home remodel is not the work itself.

LuxeLine Remodeling

The biggest risk in a home remodel is not the work itself. It is hiring the wrong company. Homeowners across DuPage County suburbs hear the same promises from every contractor: quality work, on time, on budget. Then the project starts. Communication drops off. Timelines slip. The person who sold the job disappears and a crew you have never met shows up. Decisions pile up with no one to guide you through them. LuxeLine Remodeling exists because that experience is unacceptable. We are a residential-only remodeling company led by Jason Neu, a licensed general contractor who founded LuxeLine on a simple principle: the person responsible for your project should be the person you talk to, the person who shows up, and the person who makes sure every detail is right. We serve homeowners across the western suburbs of Chicago. We do not take commercial jobs. We do not spread ourselves across dozens of active projects. We take on the work we can deliver at the level our name demands.

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David Giuliani

Elmhurst

The biggest risk in a home remodel is not the work itself. It is hiring the wrong company. Homeowners across DuPage County suburbs hear the same...

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Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Saturday, August 1st! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual flavors - with seasonal, gluten-free, and vegan options available.
Order by 10pm on Friday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 5:30-10:00am.
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Local Event: Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday.

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Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Saturday, August 1st! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual...

Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday.

The most famous deli in Chicago, Manny's Deli, is coming to you on Sunday, August 2nd! We recommend trying a Signature Reuben, available with Corned Beef, Pastrami, Smoked Pastrami, Turkey Pastrami, or Roasted Turkey! There are dozens of options, sure to please the whole family. And don't forget to stock up for the week from this local favorite.
Order by 10am on Sunday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 2:30 - 6:00pm. Please leave a cooler outside if you won't be home.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4gOcn0m" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4gOcn0m</a>

Local Event: Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am.

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The most famous deli in Chicago, Manny's Deli, is coming to you on Sunday, August 2nd! We recommend trying a Signature Reuben,...

Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am.

Plunkett Park

Team Elmhurst Soccer Club kicks off their FALL season Rec Programs with our Skills School and Jr Kickers programs. Both programs are great seasonal options for boys and girls wanting to get active with some soccer this upcoming season. 
SKILLS SCHOOL - TESC Skills School offers programs for parents who want their children to be given the opportunity to receive professional training on a weekly basis with the emphasis on individual player development. We have sessions for pre-K all the way through 4th grade children on Friday and Saturdays.
JR. KICKERS powered by MLS GO - TESC Junior Kickers program is a bridge program offering more recreational or beginner players an opportunity to get a small taste of what a travel program would be like. Our program is currently open to U5-U10 players, and they all receive professional training on a weekly basis with an emphasis on individual player development. This program includes practices and game days throughout the season. Our staff working with this program have US Youth National Coaching Licenses targeted towards working with players of these ages. &nbsp;Register at www.elmhurstsoccer.com

Local Event: Team Elmhurst Soccer Club - Fall REC Programs registration NOW OPEN

Team Elmhurst Soccer Club - Fall REC Programs...

Team Elmhurst Soccer Club kicks off their FALL season Rec Programs with our Skills School and Jr Kickers programs. Both...

Team Elmhurst Soccer Club - Fall REC Programs registration NOW OPEN

Coming your way is Happy Lobster! We’re bringing some of the freshest lobster rolls + other delights to you on Wednesday, August 5th, so don't miss out.
The delicious lobster-focused menu has the city’s favorite lobster roll, of course. Order it traditional or spicy! Add on some crab cakes, clam chowder, and dessert!
Make sure to order by 10am on Wednesday. Your order will be available for home delivery from 2:30-6:00pm.
If you won't be home, please be sure to leave a cooler out to keep your meal as fresh as possible.
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Local Event: Lobster lovers get ready, Happy Lobster rolls + more are headed your way! Order by 10am.

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Coming your way is Happy Lobster! We’re bringing some of the freshest lobster rolls + other delights to you on Wednesday,...

Lobster lovers get ready, Happy Lobster rolls + more are headed your way! Order by 10am.

The iconic and delicious Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder is headed to you on Friday, August 7th!
Chicago might have its deep dish pizza, but there’s another hometown creation that’s just as hearty and delicious, and quite possibly even cheesier: the Pizza Pot Pie. Created in 1972 at Chicago Pizza &amp; Oven Grinder, located just across the street from the location of the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, this ooey-gooey masterpiece just might deliver the most legendary cheese pull in all of Chi-town!
This ingenious creation starts with scratchmade triple-raised Sicilian bread dough. It’s filled with rich homemade tomato sauce that’s slow-simmered with olive oil, fresh garlic, onions, green peppers, and whole plum tomatoes. And finally, cheese – and lots of it! Baked upside-down and served right-side-up, it’s a pizza like no other — comforting, indulgent, and uniquely Chicago.
Ordering closes by 12pm on Thursday, or when we sell out.
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Local Event: Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday.

Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago...

The iconic and delicious Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder is headed to you on Friday, August 7th!
Chicago might have its deep...

Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday.

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to you on Friday, August 7th--and this time, we're delivering to your home! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust. We also have thin crust pies, garlic bread, and cheesy garlic bread on the menu this time around for delivery, so indulge! Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Tuesday at the latest! But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because there are only 50 spots available.
Home delivery will take place between 2:30 - 6:00pm.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/3R3DXw7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/3R3DXw7</a>

Local Event: Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday.

Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza,...

The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to you on Friday, August 7th--and this time, we're delivering to...

Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday.

Village Of Bensenville

Experience the high-flying excitement of Galli Lucha Libre at this Fan Appreciation Day event! This action-packed show features a pre-show meet and greet and general admission is free, attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets.
VIP seating close to the ring and best seats available with seating provided for the show, only $10. Visit www.luchatv.com
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Local Event: Lucha Libre In The Park! Free Event Presented by Village of Bensenville and Galli Lucha Libre 

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Lucha Libre In The Park! Free Event Presented...

Experience the high-flying excitement of Galli Lucha Libre at this Fan Appreciation Day event! This action-packed show features...

Lucha Libre In The Park! Free Event Presented by Village of Bensenville and Galli Lucha Libre 

For just $50 per vehicle, I can remove the light blocking haze and oxidation from your vehicle headlight... And apply a high quality sealent so they stay brighter for at least a year. 
Some headlights will need to be wet sanded to get that like new appearance. If you need that, it's $25 more ($75 total). 
If I can't restore the headlights to at least 90% clarity, then you pay nothing. Text or call Dave at 224-201-1330 (Bensenville)

Restore vehicle headlight clarity 

For just $50 per vehicle, I can remove the light blocking haze and oxidation from your vehicle headlight... And apply a high quality sealent so...

Elmhurst Trespass Suspect Targets Businesses On...

In all three cases, the man had already been given no-trespassing notices, police said.

Elmhurst Trespass Suspect Targets Businesses On Same Block: Cops

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Elmhurst Resident To Get Hinsdale Central Hall...

He taught PE and driver's education for 34 years. He is now an adjunct professor. 

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Company Argues Elmhurst Gambling Machines Legal

A local store has gotten in trouble twice in recent years for such devices. 

🌱 Patch AM: Ethics Panel Clears DuPage Official...

Spotted on the Elmhurst calendar: Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday.

🌱 Patch AM: Ethics Panel Clears DuPage Official For Name Pin Issue

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Ethics Panel Clears DuPage Official For Name...

She wore an official pin to a Democratic fundraiser. An ethics panel found a complaint against her "insufficient."

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