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Benedictine University

The Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference Returns to Benedictine University, June 26–28, 2026
REGISTER BY MAY 5, 2026!
One of the nation’s most impactful Catholic youth gatherings, the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference, will return to Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, from June 26–28, 2026. Hosted in partnership with the Diocese of Joliet, Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Partnership for Youth, the conference will welcome thousands of high school teens for a transformative weekend of worship, dynamic speakers, and sacramental encounters.
The Steubenville Youth Conferences—held at 19 locations across North America—exist to evangelize, equip, and empower young people to become joyful disciples of Christ. The Joliet conference is one of the region’s most anticipated summer faith events.
The Steubenville Conference Experience
Over the three‑day weekend, teens and their group leaders will participate in:
<ul>
 <li>Engaging keynote sessions</li>
 <li>Daily Mass</li>
 <li>Eucharistic Adoration with a full‑arena procession</li>
 <li>Men’s and women’s breakout sessions</li>
 <li>Opportunities for Confession throughout the weekend</li>
 <li>Small‑group discussions and fellowship</li>
 <li>Recharge time with games, rest, and community building</li>
</ul>
Meet the Ministry Team
This year’s conference will feature a nationally recognized lineup of Catholic speakers and ministers, including:
<ul>
 <li>Chris Stefanick – Host</li>
 <li>Fr. Leo Patalinghug – Priest</li>
 <li>Lauren Gothard – Speaker</li>
 <li>Lauren Wright – Speaker</li>
 <li>Jimmy Mitchell – Speaker</li>
 <li>Sonar Worship featuring, Aly Aleigha – Worship Team</li>
</ul>
Register today!
Registration, pricing details, and additional resources are available at:&nbsp;
<a href="https://partnershipforyouth.org/steubenville-joliet/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://partnershipforyouth.org/steubenville-joliet/</a>
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Local Event: Register to Attend the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference by May 5, 2026

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The Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference Returns to Benedictine University, June 26–28, 2026
REGISTER BY MAY 5, 2026!
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Register to Attend the Steubenville Joliet Youth Conference by May 5, 2026

Lincoln Center, Downers Grove Park District

Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan: Wish you knew about the differences between Medicare Supplement Plans? What is the difference between Plan F and Plan G? This education program will review the gaps in coverage in Medicare A &amp; B, as well as the benefits of Medicare Supplement plans (also called Medigap plans). Free but please register&nbsp;Call: 630-960-7500

Local Event: Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan

Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan

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Drop into the office at 908 Curtiss any time between 1:00 and 3:00. There will be fun for the whole family, including treats, crafts, button-making, and prizes. This will be a chance to meet candidates and learn how to get actively involved.

Local Event: Downers Grove Township Democrats Open House

Downers Grove Township Democrats Open House

Drop into the office at 908 Curtiss any time between 1:00 and 3:00. There will be fun for the whole family, including treats,...

Lyons Township High School South Campus

Hitchcock meets HILARITY!
6 actors. 130 characters. 100 minutes of MAYHEM.
On-stage plane crashes ✈️ 
Train &amp; car chases 🚂 
Lightning-fast costume changes 🎭 
Monty Python-style humor 😂
Perfect for families, teens, and anyone who loves to laugh.

SHOW TIMES: 
Thurs May 7 – 7 PM 
Fri May 8 – 7 PM 
Sat May 9 – 2 PM &amp; 7 PM
LOCATION: 
LT South Campus PAC 
4900 Willow Springs Rd 
Western Springs, Illinois 60558

Tickets: $5–$15 
<a href="https://www.lattetheater.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lattetheater.com</a> 
708-655-0989

Support local kids in theater and enjoy a fun night out!

Local Event: LATTE Theater presents: THE 39 STEPS

LATTE Theater presents: THE 39 STEPS

Hitchcock meets HILARITY!
6 actors. 130 characters. 100 minutes of MAYHEM.
On-stage plane crashes ✈️ 
Train & car chases 🚂...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with family and friends at a festive Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Osteria by Capri, hosted inside the DoubleTree!
<h3>🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day with family and friends at a festive Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Osteria by Capri, hosted inside the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Downers Grove.</h3>
Guests will enjoy an abundant brunch experience featuring chef-prepared Italian specialties, classic brunch favorites, carving stations, pasta dishes, desserts, and kid-friendly options.
Enjoy live music by JD Kostyk, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere perfect for celebrating Mom.
Seatings are available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Brunch Buffet Highlights
Egg Station Made-to-order eggs with spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and toast.
Carving Station Glazed ham and prime rib served with mashed potatoes, baby carrots, and green beans.
Pasta &amp; Chicken Buffet Rigatoni with vodka or marinara sauce, orecchiette with crumbled sausage and spinach, chicken limone, and chicken parmesan.
Kid Favorites Chicken tenders, mac and cheese, mini sliders, and fresh fruit.
Salad Station
Dessert &amp; Pastry Station Assorted mini pastries, desserts, and a fresh fruit display.
Pricing
Adults $79 per person Early Bird: $69 (limited availability - book now!)
Optional Add-On Bottomless Mimosas &amp; Bellinis – $10 per person (available for purchase at the restaurant)
Kids Ages 4–12 $39 Early Bird: $29 (limited availability - book now!)
Kids 3 and Under Free
All pricing includes tax and gratuity.
RESERVATION DURATIONS
As a friendly reminder, please keep in mind the dining durations of 1hour and 45minutes for our reservations.
Seating at 10am ends at 11:45am
Seating at 12pm ends at 1:45pm
Please make sure all guests in your party arrive on time, as we will not be able to extend dining durations. 
Please make sure all guests in your party arrive on time, as we will not be able to extend dining durations.
Celebrate the most important women in your life —reserve your table today at osteriadg.com!
📍 Osteria by Capri | Inside the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - 2111 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove, IL 60515

Local Event: Downers Grove Annual Mother's Day Brunch

Downers Grove Annual Mother's Day Brunch

Celebrate Mother’s Day with family and friends at a festive Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Osteria by Capri, hosted inside the...

The Morton Arboretum

Morton Arboretum Photographic Society Hosts Nature Photography Exhibit Mother's Day Weekend
May 8-10, 2026
·Over 150 fine art photographs of the natural world
·Exhibited in the beautiful Cudahy Room at The Morton Arboretum
·Everyone is welcome.
·Admission is free to the exhibit with Arboretum entry.
Reception 
Friday, May 8, 5-8 pm
Cash bar and raffles
Exhibit
Saturday May 9, 10 am-4 pm
Sunday May 10, 10 am-4 pm

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On Par Restaurant & Lounge

Celebrate Mom the right way this year at On Par Restaurant &amp; Lounge’s Mother’s Day Brunch 💐
Join us for a beautiful and delicious brunch experience filled with all your favorites, plus a few elevated touches to make her feel extra special. From savory classics to sweet treats, our buffet is curated for the perfect mix of comfort and indulgence.
🗓 Mother’s Day Brunch, May 10, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
✨ Pricing: $35 per adult $15 for kids 12 and under
🍽 Buffet Highlights Include: Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, garden salad, roasted potatoes, asparagus, chicken piccata, and Alfredo pasta
🥧 Dessert Pies: French silk, banana cream, and apple pie
🥂 Drink Specials: Mimosa carafes for $15 Single mimosas for $9
Whether you’re celebrating moms, grandmothers, or mother figures, this is the perfect setting to gather, eat well, and create memories.
📲 Reserve your table today via OpenTable or call 630-982-8810
Make this Mother’s Day one she won’t forget 💕
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Local Event: Mother's Day Brunch at On Par Restaurant & Lounge

Mother's Day Brunch at On Par Restaurant & Lounge

Celebrate Mom the right way this year at On Par Restaurant & Lounge’s Mother’s Day Brunch 💐
Join us for a beautiful and...

DuPage AME Nation Garden Club Annual Fundraiser 
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Local Event: DuPage Nation Garden Club Annual Fundraiser

DuPage Nation Garden Club Annual Fundraiser

DuPage AME Nation Garden Club Annual Fundraiser 


Chicago Marriott Naperville

NAMI DuPage’s Shine a Light Gala Join us in Growing Hope When and Where: Naperville Marriott on May 16, 2026 at 5:30 in the evening.
DINNER &amp; DANCING, SILENT &amp; LIVE AUCTIONS, RAFFLES …AND MORE!
Cost: $200 per ticket Table of 10: BEFORE April 24th $1,900; AFTER April 24th $2,000
&nbsp;For more information or to buy tickets click go to namidupage.org/gala/

Local Event: NAMI DuPage's Shine a Light Gala: Growing Hope

NAMI DuPage's Shine a Light Gala: Growing Hope

NAMI DuPage’s Shine a Light Gala Join us in Growing Hope When and Where: Naperville Marriott on May 16, 2026 at 5:30 in the...

The Promenade Bolingbrook

Join us for an exciting two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st, where local flavors, live entertainment, and community come together! 
Please click on the link below to fill out the application form and vendor agreement packet:
https://forms.gle/zyBrLReEf6Fi88RU8
Turn your Taste of Bolingbrook experience into a full weekend getaway! Book a Stay &amp; Play Package at a participating hotel below and enjoy $50 in Chamber Bucks to spend at the event!
Holiday Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en®ionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00</a>
Country Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook/Romeoville: <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3</a>
Residence Inn Chicago Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774544033609&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book your discounted rate for the Taste of Bolingbrook</a>
<h6>Band Lineup:</h6>
Saturday:
Noon-1:30 – Leroy Winn&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bUSqQ6AYlnoXDgrEwd6_lhBEsJkK-DHHe3_MkjzPH9QwRWfYQXVGLA0tCO17GhoZ0pNrm9eYLiOsphLR62pyNXw~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://leroywinn.com/#about</a>
2-4pm – Brad Jackson &amp; Shades Of Country&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?btwMlZI3XORLpUVihFPhrFTaRNFTzK0lDruqoF6E9j3Lmhcs5mtuwUKeAtU055iZ20oXy2T6bzqLAh7DkehsA3jcpry9tp4dUEJ23oAh56RCS-ssEVZdCecgFcqfOpYQRC2YY_VblDbai9ntmnl5VMaadbI88TCkt8gmB62_Zmus~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/p/Brad-Jackson-Shades-of-Country-100058185223780/</a>
4:30-6:30pm – Eddie V &amp; The Culprits&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bjzbF8m0WIQBOnTRO2OFg93jwz7oyl0YY9yXm4KSGz0p7hFGf3czi8G-vchHFRm2LU0cGDfPWR6SXzzmDOPL3Qg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://eddievband.com/</a>
7-9pm – Anthem &nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bzqbGxci016Tv5jTkRJz9U_rLBSMJF7VNs_DJOF_58yW5kP-h6vvd5NbU3TIxYnfn4P_xwz12rlIE85xdv6HzMg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://anthembandchicago.com</a>
Sunday:
Noon-2pm – Hoodwink’d&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bFTYTyutpv-aP3jpO3s8EbVd2h5pZMGFE2fafRnMKcO7Vr5DPfwilmm89K5MAWxVTrB5eNwgddWsWejbcmwHilg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hoodwinkband.com/</a>
3-4:30pm – Simply Billy&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bVRyi2DAhJVtCceX254kBQ_XP5iyfzlj0zqz_7QyWRCbDqTaA-FAH8GZ9Om4OgQhbq6Rrc5on5IoXCxqrimy4og~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.simplyelton.com/simply-billy</a>
5-7pm – Simply Elton&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bVRyi2DAhJVtCceX254kBQ9zflWUiV0OFVXzpSDpE-exDTY-8jRJdr3v0GqI6lC0WXmW-K8BTDtOK-ziAoVRvVQ~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.simplyelton.com/</a>

Local Event: Taste of Bolingbrook

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Taste of Bolingbrook

Join us for an exciting two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st, where local flavors, live entertainment, and...

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