High school football: Yorkville vs. Joliet West
Yorkville High School’s Tyvon Wilson, left, leaps to strip the ball from Joliet West’s Joseph Hudson, August 28.
Final Aurora Alley Art Fest
A large crowd gathers to peruse the many artist booths the 16th, and final, Alley Art Fest, August 29, on Water Street Mall and Downer Place in Aurora.
Illinois to receive up to $768M in Meta settlement
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois will receive up to $768 million from a multi-state $17.1 billion settlement with social media giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — the culmination of a three-year legal battle brought by state attorneys general. Nearly three dozen AGs, including Illinois attorney
A farewell to Dolly Parton: We will always love you
By Dr. Glenn Mollette I was in the third grade when my teacher announced that president John F. Kennedy had been shot. I was in the parking lot of an auto parts store in Englewood, Ohio when I heard on the radio that Elvis had died. I will always remember
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet September 9; DCFV’s first ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rosary College Prep, in Aurora
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s September membership meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m., and
Loaves & Fishes Night to End Hunger Sept. 18
Loaves & Fishes Community Services’s annual Night to End Hunger, a premier fundraising event dedicated to raising critical support for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties will take place Friday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Hotel Arista, 2139 City
Friends of the Fox River It’s Our Fox River Day
Friends of the Fox River invites individuals, community groups, businesses, and organizations to host events for the upcoming It’s Our Fox River Day (IOFRD) Saturday, Sept. 19. Spanning the river’s 200-mile length across sites in Wisconsin and Illinois, IOFRD facilitates meaningful connections with the watershed through an array of river-related
DuPagePads Bowl to End Homelessness
The 24th annual Rock & Bowl to End Homelessness, an event dedicated to raising essential funds for DuPagePads will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Rd., in Wheaton. The fun-filled day of bowling benefits the more than 300 guests, including 100
Aurora Lions vision exams
Aurora Lions Club will offer adults free vision and hearing exams Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at VNA Health Care parking lot, 400 N. Highland Ave., Aurora. Registration is not required. Trained Aurora Lions volunteers will conduct exams in a mobile screening unit provided by the
México en el Corazón 2026
East Aurora High School will celebrate the richness of Mexican folklore through stunning performances at México en el Corazón Monday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora. Mexican folklore will be brought to life through stunning performances with traditions of states like Nuevo León, Michoacán,
Biennial Quilt Show in Lockport Sept. 19
The Heritage Quilters Guild of Lockport presents their Biennial Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Sunday, Sept. 20 at Liberty Junior High School, 151 Lenox Street, New Lenox. The theme of this year’s show is Salute to America
Kane County to offer free MMR vaccines after measles case
In response to the recent confirmed measles case in Kane County, the Kane County Health Department is offering free measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines at no cost through Friday, Sept. 4, to eligible Kane County residents who are not adequately protected against measles. You may be eligible if you:
Kane County recognizes September as Hunger Action Month
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with University of Illinois Extension, the Kane County Hunger Relief Network, and local organizations throughout the County, is recognizing September as Hunger Action Month to raise awareness about food insecurity and connect residents with available food resources. Hunger Action Month is a
Kane County common code enforcement for property owners
Kane County’s Code Enforcement Division works to preserve property values, protect neighborhoods and ensure compliance with Kane County ordinances. The guidelines apply exclusively to unincorporated areas of Kane County. Cities and villages enforce their own locally adopted ordinances. Here’s a reminder of some of the about common zoning and code
Aurora’s Phillips Park Zoo, two new baby wallabies
Aurora’s Phillips Park Zoo, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, announced the arrival of two baby wallabies, the first-ever marsupials to join the Zoo in its recorded history. The two Bennett’s wallabies, also known as red-necked wallabies, are named Wally and Bindi and were retrieved from Santa’s Reindeer Ranch, a U.S.
Be an informed voter with the Aurora Public Library
Elections can bring a lot of questions: Am I registered to vote? Where is my polling place? How do I research candidates? Answering these questions and navigating the endless amount of information online can be daunting, but the Aurora Public Library District is here to help! Through our Voter Resources
Yorkville Library youth events
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in September. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Chalk the Walk, Friday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.. Create beautiful art
Rabid bat confirmed in unincorporated St. Charles
Kane County Animal Control has been notified that a bat found Aug. 16, in the backyard of a home in unincorporated St. Charles has tested positive for rabies. The positive result was confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This is the first rabid bat reported in Kane County
Kifowit Kids Expo Sept. 19
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will host her final Annual Kids Expo Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center, 828 Montgomery Road in Aurora. The 11th year of the free, family-friendly event will give children an opportunity to get an up-close
South Asian Nature and Narratives
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, will present “Nature and Narratives,” an immersive production will feature acclaimed artists from India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan. The performance will take place Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster Street, Naperville. Tickets are $35, $50 for patron