Solarize Chicagoland-Solar Power Hour in Plainfield and Villa Park: Residents in Cook, Kane, DuPage, and Will Counties have an opportunity to participate in Solarize Chicagoland. The next event will be in Villa Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Iowa Community Center, 338 North Iowa
August 13, 2019Dear editor; So, now governor JB Pritzker signed a bill, House Bill 246, that will ensure students in Illinois public schools will learn about the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, individuals in State and National history. Of course, there is no fair and balancing law which
Community Foundation in list of grants The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley was host to its Spring Grantee Recognition Ceremony at Baker Community Center in St. Charles Tuesday, July 16. Supporters gathered at the historic building to celebrate the 20 agencies that were approved grants from the Foundation
The Plano School District Board of Education and administration cordially invites the public to attend a dedication ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at Centennial School in Plano. The Board will unveil a plaque that will be placed in the vestibule of the administration office to honor the work
It’s about to get very buggy at Red Oak Nature Center, but no repellent will be needed. The Fox Valley Park District will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Bug Fest, a popular, late-Summer event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Red Oak, 2343 S. River Street.
A retirement workshop will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 43 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Jerry Knudtson of Konen Insurance Agency, Inc. and Connie Renzi of Elder Law Center, P.C. / Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, & Julien, P.C., will join forces to
What does back to school mean to you? Back to school may conjure memories, including the smell of white paste, new crayons, or a new lunchbox. It may bring back thoughts of hectic mornings gathering kids into a minivan and going to the parking lot lineup. It may make you
Visitors can experience a bit of farm life from the past and today and enjoy a little family time when Summer comes to a close at The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Day at the Farm from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 in Montgomery. Admission and parking are free!
Retirement workshop Sept. 11 in Aurora A retirement workshop will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 43 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Jerry Knudtson of Konen Insurance Agency, Inc. and Connie Renzi of Elder Law Center, P.C. / Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, &
As Summer winds down, preparations are gearing up to send students back to school prepared and ready to learn. In an effort to equip students and families for a successful school year, community back-to-school fairs will be held next weekend. The 25th Annual Aurora Back to School Fair, co-sponsored by
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and
The Summer is quickly coming to an end and the Aurora Public Library (APL) wants to make sure all our educators are prepared for a successful school year. Whether you’re the hero in a classroom at a public school, homeschool, or private school, we have helpful services and resources for
Legislation introduced by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to give taxpayers the opportunity to elect the Aurora Public Library (APL) Board was signed by governor J.B Pritzker Friday, July 26 and is now law. “For the first time in Aurora, local voters will have the opportunity to choose who is
The Aurora Public Library Bookmobile plays many roles in Aurora. Whether it’s the big blue bus that brings smiles to faces because it’s in parades, or the place to visit while stopping at the Aurora Farmers Market, or Main Library Branch, the Bookmobile is something special to everyone. The Bookmobile
By Al Benson Aurora leadership coach Marianne Renner has released her first book, “Chaos to Clarity Success Journal.” She said the book walks readers through three daily actions to help replace negative thoughts with new, empowering, beliefs to help build confidence and more success in personal and professional life. Renner
Veggie Fest Chicago will have new vegetarian and vegan food booths this Summer, as well as the return of fan favorites. Veggie Fest will be on the grounds of Danada South Park at Navistar, Lisle, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 10-11. Admission and parking are both free. Just
Each Spring and Fall, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits. Spring awardees will be introduced during the July 30 Kiwanis Club noon meeting at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. The Kiwanis Foundation made awards of $7,500 in grants, split among nine applicants: Association for Individual
By Woodrow Carroll In spite of taking two of three games from the Tampa Bay Rays to conclude a 10-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox returned home badly bruised after losing eight of 10 road games. The Sox fell to 44-52 with the return home to play a 10-game
