Aurora Public Art announced the lineup of free virtual art classes for students sheltering in place amid COVID-19 cancellations. Summer programming includes sessions across many artistic media. Drawing, painting, music, dance, drama, and culinary arts are among the many offerings. “This is our final week of virtual programs for Aurora’s
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2302 Indian Trail, Aurora, corner of Indian Trail and Orchard Road. Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will raffle a 1967 Chevrolet in a benefit for the housing ministry. Raffle tickets for the
The Village of Oswego’s retro drive-in movie experience is back. The socially distanced outdoor movie experience will feature the classic Free Willy, Thursday, July 30. For just $5 per vehicle, plus applicable online ticketing fee, watch a classic tale of friendship and freedom next Thursday night at the Oswego Park
Effective Saturday, August 1, all Village Board and commission meetings in the Village of Oswego will resume to in-person meeting attendance. Attendance and public participation options through Zoom or other remote participation platforms will no longer be provided. Oswego Village Hall will be open for the Committee of the Whole
Oswego Senior Center received news July 1 that its lease had to be terminated as of July 31. Due to the need of more space to accommodate students safely during this unprecedented pandemic, Oswego School District, OSC landlord, found it necessary to reclaim all space available to them. OSC enjoyed
The Kane County Health Department will be host to a series of one-day COVID-19 testing events in communities throughout the county, starting Monday, July 27. The first five event is a walk-up testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 27, in the west parking lot of the Kane
As one who scribbles largely about things Illinois, I feel almost obligated to observe on the bombshell, certainly for the small fraternity that follows Illinois politics, news that utility ComEd has agreed to pay a $200 Million fine for bribery of Illinois officials. The announcement by the U.S. attorney’s office
By Raymon Troncoso More than 200 federal agents will head to Chicago this week when State and local officials take a more measured tone of acceptance after railing against a potential federal surge earlier in the week. That’s because the Donald Trump Administration has offered assurances that the Illinois operations,
