Melissa Newton

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Naperville

Illinois

Melissa Newton is President and Editor-in-Chief of Millcreek Media Group, Inc. and Managing Editor of MoneyBasicsU.com, an online personal finance magazine.  Melissa is a financial literacy advocate and a leading personal finance researcher, author, and speaker.  Her most recent books are MMG Guide to Banking Basics for College Students, MMG Guide to Banking Basics for International College Students, and Money Saving Tips for College Students.

Lisle

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Bolingbrook

Woodridge

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Aurora

Wheaton

Downers Grove

Romeoville

Plainfield

Kendall County

Oswego

David Giuliani

Darien

Out of the Attic Antiques

Super Spring Sale! All dealers 10-50% off. Friday May 8th-Sunday May 17th. Get those last-minute Mother's Day gifts, shop for Father's Day and buy from dealers not usually discounted. Shop our unique inventory from 70+ dealers. Can't wait to see you!

Local Event: Super Spring Sale!

Super Spring Sale!

Super Spring Sale! All dealers 10-50% off. Friday May 8th-Sunday May 17th. Get those last-minute Mother's Day gifts, shop for...

Waubonsee Community College

Join Hollywood Casino Aurora on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for a job fair (21+) to fill open positions as the company prepares for its all-new property to open June 24, pending customary regulatory approvals. There are a variety of open positions including food and beverage roles such as servers and bartenders, along with opportunities in the spa, security, surveillance, table game positions and more. Day-of interviews and potential on-the-spot job offers are expected. Hollywood Casino Aurora offers day-one benefits, paid time off, training and professional growth opportunities, Roth 401(K) benefits and more for full-time and eligible part-time employees. For those unable to attend the job fair on May 9, Hollywood Casino Aurora has a Career Center at the Chicago Premium Outlets (1650 Premium Outlet Blvd, Suite 150) for interested candidates to learn more about exciting job opportunities.

Local Event: Hollywood Casino Aurora Job Fair 

Hollywood Casino Aurora Job Fair 

Join Hollywood Casino Aurora on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for a job fair (21+) to fill open positions as the...

Naper Settlement

Calling&nbsp;all foodies! Get your appetites ready for a culinary adventure as&nbsp;the&nbsp;2026 Naperville Food Truck Festival&nbsp;returns to downtown&nbsp;Naperville. This annual event is a vibrant celebration of food, fun, and&nbsp;community, bringing together a diverse lineup of Chicagoland's best&nbsp;food trucks for a day of delicious discovery.A&nbsp;World of Flavors on Wheels — From buttery lobster rolls and authentic&nbsp;Puerto Rican cuisine to Filipino empanadas, Neapolitan pizza, and&nbsp;Chicago-style fried chicken, over 15 trucks bring an extraordinary range&nbsp;of global flavors to one beautiful location: the historic Naper&nbsp;Settlement.
More&nbsp;Than a Meal — It's a full-day family experience packed with live music,&nbsp;three spectacular Mega Bubble Shows, a Bluey Character Meet &amp;&nbsp;Greet, a KPop Demon Hunters Dance Class (Soda Pop anyone?), Face Painter, Balloon Artist, and a Vibrant Vendor Village.&nbsp;This is a family friendly event with lots of food options &amp; entertainment for kids plus everyone can enjoy the expansive Naper Settlement historical grounds.
General Admission into the #NFTF begins at 12pm. Kids 10 &amp; under are free with each paying adult. Eat for a great cause! A portion of the proceeds from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nftf?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZaHws7Bx4E4a43dEvoFqNMs5pNMBfzpkQ1YMhb5T5JGff_bujzvSD2jYh3vE4nIIw9zXRqsEikah8vYcYKRIJlOI5X9BP86RTl2OwBRajWw7IxTHfMHYRqn1Y_n6dR7kJjEMRLbKx3nGL67UGbgbD4m&amp;__tn__=q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NFTF</a>&nbsp;will benefit Ride Assist Naperville and their mission of providing affordable and dependable transportation to medical appointments for Naperville seniors and their caregivers. Additional Information: ~Ample free parking will be available! (Nearby parking decks, lots &amp; street parking) ~Food &amp; drink is sold separately from admission ~Cash &amp; Credit is accepted at the gate and by most vendors

Local Event: Naperville Food Truck Festival

Naperville Food Truck Festival

Calling all foodies! Get your appetites ready for a culinary adventure as the 2026 Naperville Food Truck Festival returns to...

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...

Main Street Lisle just south of Ogden

Come on, come all.....returning to kick off the spring/summer seasonMay 16, 2026 Lisle Car Show6pm - 9pmVintage cars, music, food and more!Additional summer dates:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;June 20 and July 18, 2026.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: Downtown Lisle  Car Show

Downtown Lisle  Car Show

Come on, come all.....returning to kick off the spring/summer seasonMay 16, 2026 Lisle Car Show6pm - 9pmVintage cars, music,...

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Celebrate Pentecost Sunday at the Mass of All Nations beginning at 12 Noon and celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Dennis E. Spies, Rev. Dindo Billote, and Rev. Patrick Murphy. 
Fellowship and a celebration of food, music, and entertainment, from many different cultures, to follow. All are welcome.&nbsp;

Local Event: 2026 Pentecost Mass of All the Nations

2026 Pentecost Mass of All the Nations

Celebrate Pentecost Sunday at the Mass of All Nations beginning at 12 Noon and celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Dennis E. Spies,...

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

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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