A secular, college-prep microschool through grade 12

Prairie Paideia, NFP

A secular, diverse, college prep, alternative learning community focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity for students elementary through high school (full-time, part-time or hybrid). We emphasize critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills across all levels. We have three levels of mixed-aged small cohorts that allow for differentiation that ensures all students are stretched without being stressed. We are college-prep without college pressure. Students are placed by ability vs. age and we are low-tech, but not no-tech. Our students use real books and writing utensils. Bullying is not tolerated here and we have a longstanding community culture of respect and encouragement among students and adults. Classes are taught in an eclectic combination of styles that includes themed, project-based, Modeling Instruction drawn from various pedagogies. We offer Advanced Placement (many project-based) and dual-enrollment. Let's talk about how to change your child's trajectory.

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Naperville

Illinois

A secular, diverse, college prep, alternative learning community focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity for...

St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines

he cats we care for at St. Sophia’s come from many different places. The majority of the cats we help are those that are helpless, who have not experienced love or a home, stray, abused, and neglected cats. Primarily we work with high-volume/high-kill animal controls to save cats from needless euthanasia. Our largest partner is Chicago Animal Care and Control. Other ACs we partner with are Aurora, Joliet Township, DuPage, Herrin, Marion, Quincy, Tilton, Union, Jasper, and Whiting. St. Sophia’s also works with local Trap-Neuter-Return organizations. Trap-Neuter-Return (also known as TNR) is a method of humanely trapping unaltered feral cats, neutering them, and releasing them back to the same environment where they were originally found. TNR is promoted by proponents as a humane and more effective alternative for managing and reducing feral cat populations (compared to euthanasia). While most cats trapped are completely feral (wild, without any domestic socialization), some cats—often kittens, or even adults that have been well cared-for outdoors—can, and have, become socialized and adoptable. TNR organizations aren’t equipped to handle the “friendlies” that come in, so we step in to assist those cats looking for homes. Lastly, some of our cats are direct owner surrenders. Sometimes circumstances have it that people are unable to care for their cats due to moving, eviction, financial issues, death, allergies, etc. We accept these cats in when we have space and maintain a waiting list of those who need assistance. If you ever find yourself in this type of position, please read our surrender policies to see how we can help.

Wheaton

he cats we care for at St. Sophia’s come from many different places. The majority of the cats we help are those that are helpless, who have not...

Wallaby Wash and Detail

We come to you! Wallaby Wash and Detail provides quality vehicle wash and detail services at the convenience of your home! Forget waiting at a detail shop, you're busy enough, let us take care of it. Check out our website to schedule!

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Geneva

We come to you! Wallaby Wash and Detail provides quality vehicle wash and detail services at the convenience of your home! Forget waiting at a...

Fourth Avenue Design Group

Interior Design Firm specializing in full scale interior remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, and lower levels, guiding projects from concept to completion.  Other services include new construction selections, custom cabinetry and construction guidance.

Cook County

Eric DeGrechie

Arlington Heights

Interior Design Firm specializing in full scale interior remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, and lower levels, guiding projects from concept to...

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9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. only!Last chance! Stock up on books and music at bargain prices. Get everything that fits in a grocery bag for just $10 or ½ price. Browse thousands of great hardcover, softcover, fiction, nonfiction books, children’s, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, vinyl. Fab Finds items are half price. 
Free admission - everyone welcome. Cash, checks, charges accepted. Proceeds benefit scholarships and advocacy for women and girls.

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9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. only!Last chance! Stock up on books and music at bargain prices. Get everything that fits in a grocery bag...

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Museums at Lisle Station Park

Lisle Woman's Club invites you to the 24th Annual Garden Gait.Begin your day with us at the Museums at Lisle Station Park • Sunday, June 14 - 10:00 am until 4:00 pm • Pick up directional garden booklet at the Museums Park • While at the park shop the Craft Fair and the LWC Gift Basket Raffle, each basket is worth over $150. • Pre-sale tickets are sold at local businesses or online for $20 and will be $25 at the doorMore information at: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flislewomansclub.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQnYyZGp3dGVmMVptOU11Y3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6zMfVfmI6ThGjmlugDTwF8EMV9y2kblsBiwrOu1MpykLGeoaszl-QGmYFHxg_aem_vfyoISb3HSWo4IUF6qrGsg&amp;h=AUBXtIQdFs3QPEGWyvh_zm4SsNI7WPqxmlyWf6-nhoMz-onW3pBdXqKImQtITCk0V453olzoT54HdNNWFg1h9kUE8-wkscACu939x3aBMrEjL4jzcVqZ91vPZDh3p9qeHbPXSwS3dL6-I6DYUOBRVwJXC41Ixg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUBC3MoJx2ITIqTEjeD9Fxjhsk-YChwvmk0NTdJoWX3DY5GnpVGjLJDHKwR6bmr6F-ebogA5R7JPTC3N64nWwEXrHFrF5-ebWBbntBKMS9sX3YBepIotafEkYvlnMaUgBohOCaXL6fKUtJqdbzFTzWjWmtYpGn7JOk0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lislewomansclub.org</a>

Local Event: LWC 24th Annual Garden Walk and Craft Fair

LWC 24th Annual Garden Walk and Craft Fair

Lisle Woman's Club invites you to the 24th Annual Garden Gait.Begin your day with us at the Museums at Lisle Station Park •...

Washington School

OPENING DAY: AAUW WHEATON-GLEN ELLYN BRANCH USED BOOK SALE 
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 911 Bridle Lane, Wheaton (Located at N. President St. and Bridle Lane, just south of Geneva Rd.)
June 18 - 8 AM to 8 PM 
June 19 - 8 AM to 5 PM 
June 20 - 8 AM to 2 PM
No admission fee. Over 12,000 books (including audio books) will be available as well as gently used board games and puzzles.
Most books are priced $2 to $3. Special lower pricing for children's books. Higher pricing for rare and collectible books.
Special Saturday Pricing: $10/first bag and $5/each subsequent bag.
Books available include:
<ul><li>Fiction: Novels, mysteries, science fiction, romance and young adult.</li><li>Non-Fiction: Histories, biographies, science/math, business, current events, sports, women’s, classics, gardening, cooking, crafts, and health/wellness.</li><li>Children’s: Pre-school picture books, elementary school first readers, story books and chapter books.</li></ul>
Sale proceeds will be primarily used to fund college scholarships for local high girls.
More information on AAUW and the Book Sale can be found at <a href="https://wheaton-glenellyn-il.aauw.net/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExakhmanJwNzY3eFFEeHRvSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4xvFmzc3MR6pK8K8i-zaKPy7f5eb9QsKPbwbAHukwTFDY_r8wOY7cj5IakDw_aem_G8KrWyYGB0PVVDBqXFLmfg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://wheatonglenellyn-il.aauw.net</a>

Local Event: AAUW Used Book Sale - Presented by AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch

AAUW Used Book Sale - Presented by AAUW...

OPENING DAY: AAUW WHEATON-GLEN ELLYN BRANCH USED BOOK SALE 
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 911 Bridle Lane, Wheaton (Located at...

AAUW Used Book Sale - Presented by AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch

Cantigny Park

Join the Abraham Lincoln Association for our fourth annual summer symposium on June 20th.&nbsp;
Renowned Lincoln scholars will speak on various aspects of the 16th president's life and legacy, from his law practice and ethics to the inspiration he found in the Declaration of Independence.
The five speakers include: 
·Michael Burlingame on “Lincoln and Colonization” - Undoubtedly one of the world’s preeminent Lincoln experts, Burlingame has written and edited twenty Lincoln books, including the definitive, two-volume biography Abraham Lincoln: A Life, designated one of the five best books of the year by The Atlantic. 
·Roger Billings on “Lincoln - His Law Practice and Ethics” - Billings is a long-serving law professor at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, known for his practical guidance to aspiring attorneys and scholarly contributions on legal issues.
·Robert Girardi on “Lincoln’s Relationship with the Common Soldier”&nbsp;- Girardi is a historian, author, speaker and past president of the Chicago Civil War Round Table, frequently presenting at Civil War Round Table meetings nationwide.
·Dennis Doyle on “Lincoln and the Irish” -&nbsp;Doyle is a historian, educator and Civil War Round Table leader from Illinois, known for his expertise in Civil War history and his active role in preserving and sharing that history.
·Bill Shepherd on “Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence" -&nbsp;Shepherd is the immediate past president of the Abraham Lincoln Association and 20-year member of the organization’s Board of Directors. He is also a retired lawyer. 
The Abraham Lincoln Association invites all history buffs for a day of learning and mingling with scholars and fellow enthusiasts. For current ALA members, the event is free. For non-members, the event costs $20. Please RSVP via this <a href="https://abrahamlincolnassociation.org/fourth-cantigny-summer-symposium/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">registration form</a> or message Kay Smith at kaysmith.ala@gmail.com.

Local Event: Abraham Lincoln Association Summer Symposium

Abraham Lincoln Association Summer Symposium

Join the Abraham Lincoln Association for our fourth annual summer symposium on June 20th. 
Renowned Lincoln scholars will speak...

Paws For A Cause Vet Care is offering their spay/neuter special for cats all through June. This special is open to everyone. Call now to book your pets appointment. 630-961-8000.

Local Event: Cat Spay/Neuter Special

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Cat Spay/Neuter Special

Paws For A Cause Vet Care is offering their spay/neuter special for cats all through June. This special is open to everyone....

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