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THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
Primavera School groundbreaking takes place The Village of Bensenville has announced the groundbreaking of Primavera School, a new mixed-use development located at 1347 W. Irving Park Road. This two-story, 10,000 square-foot facility will provide high-quality daycare services to families along the Irving Park corridor and serve as a new anchor for continued revitalization in the area. In addition to offering early childhood education and care, the new development includes a dedicated parking lot and a secure outdoor play area. The design also allows for future expansion on the building’s second floor, positioning Primavera School to grow alongside the community’s needs.
“This project reflects our continued investment in family services and thoughtful development along one of Bensenville’s most vital corridors,” said Village President Frank DeSimone. “Primavera School will provide critical resources to working families, support local jobs, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of Irving Park Road.” Primavera School is envisioned as a community centered space that will blend functionality with accessibility. With its focus on quality care and room for growth, the facility aims to serve as both a neighborhood asset and a catalyst for further investment. Construction is set to begin this spring, with opening anticipated in early 2026.
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Construction of Primavera School is set to begin this spring, with the school’s opening anticipated in early 2026.
Bensenville Park District to host May 5 ‘Fitness de Mayo’
Free Cinco de Mayo lunch, activities offered at Wood Street Fitness
Want to learn more about Wood Street Fitness classes? Well, the Bensenville Park District is offering a fun way to explore these options on Monday, May 5, as part of its “Fitness de Mayo” celebration. Stop by the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC) at noon for fun Mexican fiesta games, great Mexican food and a piñata until 2:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about all the fitness options they have in the upcoming summer season, including new Hatha Yoga and Aerobics classes, plus Aqua
Zumba, which begins in June. The Fitness de Mayo Celebration is free and features food from Bensenville’s Los Buenos Diaz Mexican Grill, as well as a piñata and Mexican games. Preregistration is required at the DGLC, 1000 W. Wood St. in Bensenville. Fitness class fees are $8 per class, $6 for those within park district boundaries. In addition to single class rates, the fitness center offers “core class pass” membership that includes unlimited in-person and virtual classes for $35 per month for those in district
($40 for all others) or $360, $300 for in district residents. Most classes are offered virtually, and new classes are being offered all the time. A full weekly class schedule is located on the Wood Street Fitness website, WoodStFitness.com/classes. Wood Street Fitness membership information can be found at WoodStFitness.com. To register, visit the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St., 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
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An egg-citing time for all at the annual Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza
The Bensenville Park District’s annual Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza, sponsored by Grand Subaru, was a success. Thousands of candy-filled eggs were scattered across the park Approximately 2,000 people attended the April 12 event, held at Varble Park and the Deer Grove Leisure Center. After the egg hunt, participants went into the DGLC for fun and games, crafts and inflatables.
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