Geneva Swedish Days 2026
Barb Johnson of Yorkville, left, beats a drum as members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 march in Swedish Days parade in downtown Geneva June 28.
Oswego Grand Old Flag exhibit to celebrate U.S. 250th
Oswego’s Little White School Museum workers, Bob Stekl, left, and Stephanie Just, unravel a rare 1840s-vintage 28-star “Great Star” pattern flag which will be on display Friday, July 3, at the museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego.
Pritzker signs bills on rental bills, environmental standards
By Ben Szalinski & Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills since June 26, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended. Rental transparency House Bill 3564 bans so-called “junk fees” charged by
Remembering the Korean War; enjoying our freedoms
By Stephanie Kifowit,Illinois State representative June 25 marked the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Often called the “Forgotten War,” it is anything but forgotten by those who served, their families, and those of us who remain grateful for their sacrifice. We owe an enduring debt of
DuPage Foundation awards $1.3 Million
DuPage Foundation is pleased to announce it recently awarded more than $1.3 million to DuPage County nonprofit organizations as part of its Spring Community Impact grant program. Grants were awarded to 71 organizations in the health and human services sector—supporting mental health services, housing programs, food insecurity, healthcare and recreation
16th Annual Race to End Homelessness
The 16th Annual Race to End Homelessness is back! This three-hour karting enduro is your opportunity to gather your race team of 4-6 drivers in support of DuPagePads’ mission to end homelessness. This year’s race includes up to 15 teams racing for the most-completed laps and highest fundraising total Saturday,
Diabetes Club’s ‘Meet & Greet’, July 11, at Aurora Farmers Market, in downtown Aurora; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet July 8
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their July membership meeting Wednesday, July 8, 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
Aurora Independence Day Extravaganza
The City of Aurora government is set to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show, featuring the 6050s Band, and Fourth of July Parade. The City’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will take place Friday, July 3, from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m..
Ring in the Fourth at Tanner House Museum
The Aurora Historical Society will hold its 59th annual Independence Day celebration on the grounds of its Tanner House Museum, corner of Oak Avenue and Cedar Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4. This is a free, family-oriented event. As the Nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the
Naperville fourth fireworks
The annual Naperville Community Fireworks Show, will take place at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Saturday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.. Before the fireworks show, the Naperville Municipal Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. under the Wagner Pavilion at 95th Street Community Plaza, next to 95th Street Library.
Cereal box tops needed for food pantry
Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church, 2200 Ridge Ave, Aurora, congregants are filling a bin with 99 boxes of cereal.The drive is a memorial to benefit a local food pantry said Lead Pastor Rev. Sang Hun Han “We will remember Joyce Bahe again this year with a cereal collection
Community Foundation scholarships: 547 receive funds
Five-hundred forty-seven residents of the greater Aurora Area are off to pursue their higher education goals this fall with financial support from their fellow Fox Valley residents, through the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarship Program. Collectively, the Community Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Program will award $3 million over
DuPage County receives two awards: Crisis Center, food
DuPage County government received two 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing the Crisis Recovery Center in the health category and the County’s comprehensive approach to addressing food insecurity in the human services category. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for
Foster, Sherman seek regulatory clarity on AI trading
Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Brad Sherman (D-CA) led Members on the House Financial Services Committee in calling on the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, to explain what oversight, guidance, and investor protections are in place as brokerage firms begin allowing AI agents to make
Don’t toss it, repair it! Aurora Repair Cafe at Aurora Library
Got something broken that you’ve been meaning to fix but haven’t quite gotten around to it? “You are not alone,” says the broken toaster oven in my basement. Good news! The Aurora Public Library District’s monthly Repair Cafe is here to help you tighten the screws on that to-do list.
Yorkville Library youth events
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in July. 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. •YOGA for Kids, Tuesday, July 7 and 21, 10:30 a.m. (ages
Outdoor theater in Naperville
Naperville Park District, in partnership with BrightSide Theatre, will host a series of outdoor theatre performances titled, “Summer in the Parks: Classic Broadway.” This series of free musical performances will take place at several different park locations in Naperville throughout the summer. Each hour-long show will feature unforgettable showstoppers and
Recipe of the Week: Mexican Bean Salad
Ingredients1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed1 green bell pepper, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels1 red onion, chopped1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons fresh lime
Poem: Our Fourth Of July
This is the best imperative directive of today—In fact, it is OUR day, our very own, in every way.Despite our age, we know enough about it to be proud;To bask in the traditions of it, be it long and loud.It’s the 4th of July, a singular event when said;Responsible, world-wide,
Schaefer’s Greenhouses, 100 years in Montgomery
For 100 years, Schaefer’s Greenhouses has been more than a place to buy flowers and plants – it has been a cornerstone of the Montgomery community, a family tradition, and a place where generations have created memories. At the Village Board meeting on June 22, Montgomery proudly celebrated a family