What is Juneteenth to the Incarcerated
Guest speaker Nicholas Richard-Thompson, right, greets attendees at “What is Juneteenth to the Incarcerated?” at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, June 18.
Naperville Salute musical entertainment July 1-4
Naperville’s Independence Day festival, the Naperville Salute, announced its musical entertainment schedule for the afternoons and evenings of July 1-4. The 2022 Naperville Salute will kick off with a bang Friday, July 1 with Earth, Wind, & Fire tribute Shining Star as headliner at 8 p.m., preceeded by BBI at
Summer joy available in Downtown Aurora all day
This Summer anyone can stay all day in downtown Aurora by starting the day with a coffee beverage at one of our three coffee shops, then prepare for a day and evening of fun. The three coffee shops downtown: Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York Street; Tredwell Coffee, 14 W.
Radiothon July 8 for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be host to a 13-hour, three-location radiothon fundraiser from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 8. The live radio broadcast from multiple locations will be by 95.9 The River. The broadcast schedule is 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Scott Mackay live at the
Downers Grove Garden Walk tickets ready
The 16th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9. The Garden Walk is a fund -raiser to benefit the Bridge Board of the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove (DGFUMC) which is a program partner with Bridge Communities, a
Kane County Recycling Extravaganza
The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 9 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Electronics, books, clean Styrofoam (no packing peanuts), aerosol items, cardboard, scrap metal, bicycles and bicycle accessories, and latex paint will be accepted at this event. Liquid latex paint
The Great Race 2022 will drive congestion in Plainfield June 22
The Great Race 2022 is coming to Downtown Plainfield Wednesday, June 22. The national event will have more than 130 classic cars participating in an eight-day race from Warwick, R.I. to Fargo, N.D.. Plainfield is the evening destination for day four of the Great Race 2022. Race vehicles, all built
World War II Navy Veteran Norman Rebenstorf celebrates his 99th
He’s part of America’s greatest generation, June 11, this Aurora veteran enjoyed a great birthday celebration. World War II Navy Veteran Norman Rebenstorf was honored for his 99th birthday with a mini-parade in front of his residential nursing home on Aurora’s West Side.
Juneteenth flag-raising in Aurora
The city government of Aurora, in collaboration with the Aurora African-American Heritage Advisory Board, and the Aurora Divine 9 Alliance, will be hosts to its inaugural Juneteenth flag-raising next at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19 at One Aurora Plaza, 8 E. Galena Boulevard. In June 2021, Juneteenth was signed into
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora ‘A Night at the Barn’ June 24
By Al Benson Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, the club that fights diabetes, will hold its second annual “A Night at the Barn” fundraiser from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 24 at the barn at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is
Plano Juneteenth celebration June 19
Plano’s second annual Juneteenth celebration will be held Sunday, June 19 next to Emily G. Johns School at 430 Mitchell Drive in Plano. Gates will open at 11 a.m. and the festivities will start at noon. Those who attend can celebrate freedom and family with a day of relaxation, food,
Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner, virtual event June 30
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is joining libraries across the State to be host to bestselling author Michelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, who will discuss her memoir, Crying in H Mart, and her music career. The event will be held virtually Thursday, June 30,
Barbecue for LGBTQIA+ families
St. David’s Episcopal Church, 701 N., Randall Rd., Aurora, will be host to a barbecue for LGBTQIA+ families and friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19. The public is invited. A $5 donation is requested. Reservations are requested. Please send E-mail to rector@saintdavidsofaurora.com. The church is host
Entertainment at Oswego’s PrairieFest June 16-19
Oswego’s annual PrairieFest will be Thursday through Saturday, June 16-19, at 91 Plank Drive in Oswego. Admission, parking and events are free. Presented by the Oswegoland Park District, PrairieFest provides a Summer celebration over Father’s Day weekend. Free concerts from a mix of national and local bands, along with entertaining
Inaugural Aurora Pollinator Festival this month
Bees, butterflies, and other animals that pollinate plants and crops in Illinois are vanishing from ecosystems at an alarming rate. Phillips Park Zoo is helping to solve the problem by launching several new initiatives to protect precious pollinators, including expanding pollinator habitats, installing research gardens, and as host to the
Cubs game trip to help Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
The Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) is sponsoring a benefit bus trip to the Chicago Cubs, at Milwaukee Brewers baseball game Sunday, Aug. 28, in Milwaukee. Dubbed “Strike Out Hunger,” the outing is a fundraiser for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. Individuals and families are invited. A
Two symphony Summer concerts at Cantigny Park
Two evening symphony concerts, performed under the stars will be performed at Cantigny Park in Wheaton in the Summer. Admission to each family-friendly show is free with paid parking: • DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Saturday, June 18, 7 p.m.. Celebrates the start of Summer when the DSO performs “Hollywood Heroes,”
Something for everyone at Aurora Public Library District
There will be something for everyone at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) in the Summer. As part of our Summer Reading Adventure, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, Library staff members have planned programs to appeal to all ages and interests. If cooking is your thing, we’ve got two great
PrairieFest Quilt raffle tickets ready
Oswego’s Quilters Dozen Quilt Club has started its annual fundraiser, the PrairieFest Quilt Raffle. One lucky winner will take home the 2022 PrairieFest Quilt, “Japanese Garden,” named for its fabrics’ colorful Oriental-theme prints. Soft creams, greens, and reds were used to produce a peaceful palette. The quilt measures 51” x
United Methodist of Plano Garage Sale
A garage sale to raise donations for missions and repair of stained glass windows will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 10, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11, in the downstairs dining hall at the United Methodist Church of Plano, 219 N. Hale Street