By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s August “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Aurora Farmers Market, “Dog Days”, from 8 a.m. to noon, 65 S. Water Street, in downtown
Batavia families will have a new way to support local schools and downtown businesses this fall when Batavia MainStreet launches its first-ever Shop Local. Support Our Schools! community weekend September 12–13. The two-day event will bring together more than 30 participating downtown Batavia businesses and six Batavia elementary school PTOs
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 is hosting their annual “Jim Butler” Golf Outing Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.. “This is our annual event that honors and supports the Veterans in the Aurora community”,
Here for Life Walk-a-Thon will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave, St. Charles.Attendees can gather sponsor pledges and raise funds for suicide prevention. Register at https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/2026-here-for-life-walk The Here for Life Walk began in 2006 as a way for individuals to come together
The Big One: Shred and Recycle No. 2 will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Confidential document shredding, recycling of electronics, clothing, textiles, shoes and apparel, books and paper, bicycles, Styrofoam, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs/tubes —Kane County government
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is reporting a confirmed case of measles in a Kane County resident. The individual was unvaccinated against measles and is no longer infectious as of August 25. KCHD has identified the following locations and dates where individuals may have been exposed to measles: •Kaneland
Many varied representatives dig a shovel into the dirt August 20 to commemorate the start of the historic Mastodon Lake Dredging and Shoreline Restoration Project.
At Tuesday, Aug. 25’s City Council Meeting, the Aurora City Council approved a first-of-its-kind housing proposal that is set to implement the energy efficiency targets of the 2026 Illinois Stretch Energy Code without any City incentives. The “Kingsley Row” subdivision, planned for construction by M/I Homes near the intersection of
If you’ve ever watched a preschooler turn a cardboard box into a spaceship, listen to the same song 17 times in a row, or host a tea party for their stuffed animals, you’ve seen something magical in action: learning through play! At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we celebrate
Many of Kendall County’s earliest settlers were staunchly anti-slavery, and so it wasn’t surprising that the county became a major participant in the sprawling network of activists helping escaped enslaved people gain their freedom in Canada. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Oswego’s Little White
Mark your calendars, book lovers! The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library are hosting their popular Annual Used Book Sale Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville. Whether you are hunting for your next favorite weekend read, stocking up
Ingredients1 1/2 cups light brown sugar1 cup soy sauce1/2 cup pineapple juice1/2 cup water1/4 cup vegetable oil3 large garlic cloves, chopped4 pounds boneless round steak, cut into 1/4-inch slicesbamboo skewers, soaked in water Directions1. Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together in a large
If anger is allowed to show, then you must work at it.The ease in which that may occur, then other factors fit.When anger, as a form of hatred, gets your mind to seize.What happens next may be an episode not meant to please.But get this: as a human mind-set, it
Alley Art Festival is set to be an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place Saturday, Aug. 29 from noon to 5 p.m.. This is the fourth article in a series about the event that is ending this year. I turned 50 this August, and I’ve
Montgomery’s new Chief of Police, Chris Burne, sings ‘It’s a Great Day to be Alive’ with Whiskey Road August 16 during Montgomery Fest.
Rare Mexican-American masks are on display in “Masks: Identity in Diversity” at Aurora Public Art, 20 E. Downer Place, Aurora.
Plano Methodist Church’s Fellowship Committee members and Church members enjoy the annual ice cream social August 16, after the Sunday worship service
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved disaster assistance for Kane County residents and businesses impacted by severe storms and flooding July 2–4 and July 27,Homeowners, renters, businesses and certain nonprofit organizations may qualify for low-interest disaster loans to help cover damage and losses not covered by insurance. Homeowners
By Bobby Narang The 2026 football season kicked off last week with plenty of big games, and a few surprises. Nazareth entered the Week 1 game a big favorite, mainly due to its lofty preseason ranking and owning two straight wins over IC Catholic. Despite playing on the road, the
Friday, Aug. 28Non-conferenceYorkville at Joliet West, 6:30 p.m.St. Charles East at Highland Park, 6:30 p.m.Lockport at Naperville Central, 7 p.m.Stevenson at Wheaton North, 7 p.m.Elgin at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.Fenton at Aurora East, 7 p.m.Plainfield Central at Metea Valley, 7 p.m.New Trier at Waubonsie Valley, 7 p.m.Lisle at St. Edward,
