Soaring High will return to the Village of North Aurora Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fearn Park, 1501 Waterford Drive, North Aurora. Professional kite flyers will put on an aerial show and visitors can join in by flying their own kite. Kites will be available
The Naperville Park District invites the community to celebrate a decade of health and wellness at the Fort Hill Activity Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. Fort Hill Fitness membership is not required to attend
The ninth annual Moose-A-Palooza event will feature eight bands for a full day of fun and great music Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. All net proceeds will help the Batavia Moose Lodge support the needs of the children at Mooseheart
The City of Aurora’s Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum, 23 E Downer Pl., Aurora, in partnership with the Aurora Historical Society, will host an event to unseal a 100-plus-year-old time capsule Saturday, Aug. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The Masonic Temple Time Capsule was found just
The Kane County Board has approved a balanced Fiscal Year 2027 budget totaling just under $403 million, continuing the County’s efforts to strengthen its long-term financial position while maintaining essential services. “Balancing this year’s budget required thoughtful planning, collaboration and a willingness to make difficult decisions,” said Kane County Board
The City of Aurora’s Water Production Division is leading public education efforts on the City’s Lead Action Level Exceedance Notice, which was issued July 14, along with the City’s lead service line replacement progress. The notice detailed the discovery of an elevated level of lead in drinking water in select
This past weekend, the Daily Herald released their Readers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for 2026 and the Aurora Regional Fire Museum was voted the Best Suburban Museum. This recognition is another testament of the impact the Aurora Regional Fire Museum is having in the region. In the last
Ever spend 20 minutes scrolling through streaming services only to decide there’s nothing new to watch? Us too. That’s why the Aurora Public Library District is excited to introduce Kanopy, the newest addition to our digital collection family. Kanopy is more than just another place to watch movies. It’s an
University of Illinois Extension will host an Extension Connection Community Day Sunday, Aug. 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kane County Idea Garden, Route 38 and Peck Road, at 3480 Lincoln Highway, in St. Charles. The local Extension team will be joined by master gardeners, master naturalists,
Alley Art Festival will celebrate its 16th and final year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The free arts festival will bring approximately 100 local artists to downtown Aurora to showcase their handmade art. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged on both pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall
Oswego’s Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist will honor its retiring pastor with an ice cream social Sunday, Aug. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the church’s Fellowship Hall, 5 W. Washington St, Oswego. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. —Al Benson
Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 cloves garlic, chopped4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts4 slices of prosciutto Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, and garlic until well blended. Set aside. 3.
What do you know, or think you know, about most slavery?The first term that should come to mind is your dependency.But here is something you’d be smart to really understand;The way our Constitution was delivered to this land.It was released for public viewing, under no dictate;Which meant, for instance, we,
Since 2018, the Big Band and BBQ sponsored by Senior Services Associates, Inc. of Kendall County has been the signature fundraising event for the non-profit agency serving the needs of Senior Citizens and their families. The tradition will continue Thursday, Sept. 3, as the first event of the weekend at
Reverend Tammy Scott, right, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, blesses school backpacks and adult briefcases Sunday, Aug. 16.
Oswego East High 2026 grad Nathan Cristaunjaya, left, receives a prayer shawl Sunday, Aug. 16, from Reverend Tammy Scott, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
During the August 11 Aurora City Council meeting, 24 of the National Night Out site leaders receive honors for making this year’s community-wide celebration a success.
By Bobby Narang Hinsdale Central High School is one of the top teams in the State and motivated to make a run at the State title this season in girls golf. Top returnees include Sara Han, Amelia Gambla, Anika Danda, and Naya Shirsat. The Red Devils won the West Suburban
Thursday, Aug. 20Non-conferenceSouth Elgin at Oak Ridge, Fla., 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21Fox ValleyBurlington Central at Dundee-Crown, 7 p.m.Jacobs at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m.McHenry at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Prairie Ridge at Crystal Lake South, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Huntley, 7 p.m.Non-conferenceMetea Valley at St. Charles East, 7 p.m.Naperville Central at Warrenville
