YWCA Elgin will honor longtime supporter and community trailblazer Betty Brown with the Legacy Award during its 125th Celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Carmina’s Banquet, 1055 N Randall Rd., Elgin. The celebration will celebrate the organization’s history, recognize community leaders and scholarship recipients, and raise support for
The Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County will host its annual Veterans Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 in the first-floor auditorium of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The free event is open to the public and will feature more
Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit, and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Aug. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N
Families are invited to the 7th Annual Back to School event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Marie Grolich Park in Elgin. There will be free school giveaways, food, games, and prizes while getting ready for the new school year. For more information, call 847-361-4056. —Kane County
Montgomery Fest, one of the community’s favorite summer traditions, will return August 14-16, and bring three days of live entertainment, family activities, carnival rides, food, local vendors, and community celebrations to Montgomery Park.This year’s fest will offer something for everyone, with several exciting additions and expanded activities throughout the weekend.For
St. Charles has rescheduled its postponed Fourth of July fireworks display for Thursday, Sept. 3 at Langum Park, 50 Devereaux Way, St. Charles. The St. Charles Park District is planning an even bigger celebration featuring live music, food vendors, and the fireworks show. —Kane County government
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Downtown Aurora, will launch its 15th Broadway Series with the Chicago-area premiere of Mean Girls, September 4-October 11. Based on Tina Fey’s iconic film and nominated for 12 Tony Awards, Mean Girls is the story of Cady Heron, a sweet, smart new girl
Project Safe Aurora invites residents of all ages to Lighting the Way to a Safer Aurora, a free community event celebrating resilience, healing, and community connection Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bardwell Residences, 301 Weston Ave., Aurora. Guests can enjoy free tacos, live music, family-friendly
The City of Aurora government, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, launched its 2026 Special Census initiative, targeting new construction and development within the City to establish a more complete and accurate count of total population. The effort was prompted by the City’s significant undercount in the 2020 Census,
The City of Aurora government will host a free electronics recycling drive-thru Saturday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m to noon at the Route 59 Train Station, 1090 N. IL Route 59. The event will take place on the south side of the tracks. All items are free to recycle, but
The City of Naperville government will offer two opportunities for Naperville resident students to participate in local government. Students can apply for student representative positions on the City’s boards and commissions or serve as a chief of staff to mayor Wehrli through the KidsMatter – Mayor’s Chief of Staff internship.
By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com After the U.S. Treasury paid out $100 billion in tariff refunds to corporations at the end of last month, Illinois governor JB Pritzker wants to know where Illinois’ cut is. In a letter sent to president Donald Trump August 6, Pritzker asked the president to
The first clues are subtle: A few more questions about costume design, increased activity around the graphic novels, and more visitors searching for Pokémon books, tabletop roleplaying games, and video games. Before we know it, hundreds of artists, gamers, and cosplayers will descend upon the Aurora Public Library District for
The Village of North Aurora’s Independence Day Celebration 2.0 will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, with festivities starting at 5 p.m. at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E State St., North Aurora. Delicious food options will be onsite, and attendees are welcome to bring their own food and their own
Cyclists of all ages and skill levels are invited to ride for a purpose at the Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride, taking place Sunday, Aug. 30, at the historic Kane County Courthouse in Geneva. This community event will raise critical funds for CASA Kane County, helping ensure
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
Ingredients8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring1 tablespoon molasses1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon paprika3 teaspoons minced garlic1/3 tablespoon of red pepper hot sauce1/4 cup olive oil Directions1. Mix together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki
There were these three inebriated mice,Where each had been told bluntly, more than twice.To leave that leaking bubbly stuff alone,For, if ignored, then each would surely groan.But they convinced themselves that it was fun,Oblivious to what they’d feel when done.But, what they didn’t know, the farmer’s wife,Already drunk, was wielding
Celebrating a 43rd annual Appalachia Service Project (ASP), United Methodist Church of Geneva (UMCG) dedicated its Sunday, Aug. 9, worship service to the project. Some 27 UMCG volunteers, 17 youth and 10 adults, spent July 11-18 rehabbing homes in Hyden, rural eastern Kentucky. The week-long trip was aimed at making
