The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, will celebrate its seventh birthday with two outdoor shows at the end of June. The concerts will be held rain or shine at adjacent Mundy Park Friday, June 26 and Sunday, June 28. Chicago Farmer and The Fieldnotes will start the celebration on Friday
The Daughters of the American Revolution invite everyone to a special Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, at the St. Charles Police Department, 1515 W. Main St., St. Charles, Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m.. This patriotic event will feature St. Charles mayor Clint Hull, the Elias
The first annual Yorkville Area Pride festival will feature a variety of performers, local vendors, and engaging activities for children, ensuring a fun-filled day for everyone. The event will take place Saturday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Pkwy.,
A cast of world-class performers will lead attendees on an explosive journey through nine circles of circus excellence with awe inspiring aerial artistry and amazing acrobatics at Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd, Aurora. For tickets and more information, visit www.paranormalcirque.com or call 941-704-8572. — Cirque Entertainment
Batavia Park District executive director Allison Niemela was recognized for her role in co-creating a statewide recreation campaign at the June 16 meeting of the Batavia Park Board. Illinois State representative Matt Hanson presented her with a copy of House Resolution 594, officially recognizing July 11 as Unplug Illinois Day.
Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois seeks public comment on the six applicants for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit. The vacancy will be created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Susan Clancy Boles July 31. Under the Illinois Constitution,
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit will offer a free recycle and shred day Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Kifowit’s office parking lot, 1677 Montgomery Rd., Aurora. Three garbage bags or two banker boxes will be accepted for paper shredding until a truck reaches capacity. Accepted for
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is always looking for new ways to connect, learn, and inspire creativity within our community. One way we’re doing this is with the launch of our new Maker In Residence program, which brings artists into the library to lead programs, share their work, and
The Sugar Grove Fire Protection District and the Sugar Grove Park District at the Library will host bike and helmet checks and a bike skills course before the main event Thursday, July 2 at the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. The Bike Rodeo will take
Aurora’s St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will host a free pops concert and ice cream social Wednesday, July 8. The third annual concert by the church’s music ministry will be at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at the church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. An ice cream social will follow
Illinois has become the Nation’s busiest tornado state in 2026. The State has reported a record-setting 196 tornadoes as of June 22, far more than any other state, according to data from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. The Illinois State Climatology Office noted Illinois averages approximately 54 tornadoes in a typical
Ingredients1 ripe avocado, sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste4 hamburger buns4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices provolone cheese Directions1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Preheat an outdoor
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Alley Art Festival is an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August. This is the second in a series about the event that is ending this year. Sixteen years is the sweet spot for me. I thought of ending Alley
The Resident Association of Covenant Living at the Holmstad has awarded scholarships to eight graduating high school seniors employed at the senior living community. The students were recognized during a recent celebration dinner on campus. The scholarships are funded primarily through proceeds from the Holmstad’s annual fall Bazaar, where residents
By Bobby Narang A month ago, Geneva High School junior wide receiver Bennett Konkey was excited about his future. The possibilities seemed bountiful for the two-sport star. After nursing a hamstring injury for 10 months, Konkey was finally at 100% for the Class 3A State track and field championships in
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Another Father’s Day is in the books and I hope it was a good one for all you fathers out there. It made me wonder how Donald Trump’s offspring recognized the day. One of the latest fiascoes of the self-proclaimed stable genius currently in the White House that’s costing us
