Warrenville man donates 800 roses to Central DuPage nursing staff Warrenville resident Sid Fey started A Decade of Kindness initiative to bring roses to staff at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Courtesy of Northwestern Medicine On March 18, staff at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield receive roses as part of the initiative called, A Decade of Kindness. Courtesy of Northwestern Medicine The roses delivered to health care staff and essential workers also include messages of love and kindness. Courtesy of Northwestern Medicine
Sid Fey is spreading love and kindness one rose at a time.
The Warrenville resident started an initiative called, A Decade of Kindness where he gives away live roses to people that make a difference, like essential workers and health care workers.
Updated 3/17/2021 10:18 AM
Across the world, females of all ages are suffering from endometriosis, a medical condition that affects the reproductive organs. While women ages 25-40 are some of the most affected by endometriosis, it s also not out of the ordinary for teenagers to develop this disease.
Endometriosis often causes women to have pain in their lower abdomen or belly where the uterus is located. Pain can occur before beginning a menstrual cycle or during a cycle. While symptoms vary, it s important that adolescents pay close attention to their body and its varying functions. Teenagers who have endometriosis typically complain of having painful periods. If your teen is experiencing period-related discomfort, you can begin to evaluate their symptoms by asking the following questions:
For 24 years, Marklund, a suburban nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities, has hosted its "Top Hat Ball" as a live in-person fundraising event in Chicago. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a change in plans, but did not derail its success.
Become a FrogWatch USA volunteer with Cosley Zoo Learn how to identify frogs and toads during an online training program by Cosley Zoo and FrogWatch USA. Volunteers monitor a wetland site for 3 minutes multiple evenings during breeding season (February-August). Daily Herald file photo
Posted3/15/2021 11:19 AM
Cosley Zoo, one of 165 FrogWatch USA chapters in the U.S., will host its annual volunteer training this spring.
You do not have to be a frog or toad expert to be a FrogWatch USA volunteer.
Cosley Zoo s FrogWatch USA chapter offers public training sessions each spring.
The 2021 sessions are being held virtually on Sunday, March 21, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. or Friday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.
DuPage s virtual wedding showcase keeps planning possible This year s DuPage Wedding Showcase will offer a virtual platform for wedding parties to easily and safely connect to DuPage s premier wedding services and venues. Daily Herald file photo
Posted3/9/2021 7:25 PM
No need to leave home to find the perfect wedding venue. The DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau will host a Virtual Wedding Showcase from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, inviting brides, grooms and planners to explore the many wedding services and venues in DuPage County.
With the ease of a virtual trade show platform, participants can meet face-to-face with numerous venues including restaurants, hotels, banquet facilities, golf clubs and unique attractions with event space along with businesses such as transportation, florists and caterers, all in the matter of hours.