Cantigny Park 9/11 Remembrance
At Cantigny Park in Wheaton, retired major Jack Erwin of Wheaton, reaches his arm in pointing to the other speakers in the 9/11 memorial ceremony Saturday, Sept. 11.
Joliet presents flags in 9/11 remembrance
In Joliet flags and representatives stand at attention in memoriam at the Will County Courthouse Saturday, Sept. 11.
COVID-19 vaccinations offer help
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health, will provide COVID vaccines at upcoming community COVID vaccination clinics: • Friday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Elgin Community College’s Fiesta en la Yarda, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin at the Green Space. •
Reader’s Voice: Habitat restoration at Bliss Woods
September 14, 2021Dear editor; A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25. Honeysuckle and other invasive woody plants will be targeted for removal in addition to seed collecting and dispersal. Tools will be provided, but feel free
Fox River clean-up Saturday, Sept. 18
The Fox River clean-up will be held at two locations this year by the Friends of the Fox River in its third annual, “It’s Our Fox River Day”. The events will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 18 at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve,1644 S. River Street, Batavia, and
Noon Lions Club pork-chop dinner fundraiser Wednesday, Sept. 22
Bill Poss, Aurora Noon Lions Club member and Luigi’s Pizza owner in Aurora, holds a sample pork chop Monday, Sept. 13, at the Club’s membership meeting
Quad County Urban League Q&A through Zoom
Quad County Urban League (QCUL) Aurora invites everyone to a free live Back to Business Grant informational/Q & A session through Zoom. Presenter, Brittany Moore, is the small business case manager for QCUL and will be sharing in depth information about the grant, answering questions, and scheduling one on one
9/11 Memorial Service at Aurora University
More than 100 Aurora University students, staff members and alumni attend an annual 9/11 memorial Friday, Sept. 10, at the campus flag pole on the University Quadrangle.
41st annual Scandinavian Day Festival in South Elgin
Ken Johnson, Yorkville resident and president, Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, greets visitors to the Lodge’s food and collectibles booth at the 41st annual Scandinavian Day Festival Sunday, Sept. 12.
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley fundraising with Katerina’s Authentic Greek Cuisine of Batavia
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley will hold a fundraiser with Katerina’s Authentic Greek Cuisine of Batavia Food pickup will take place between noon and 5 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 16 at Lumes Restaurant, 1902 Fabian Parkway, Batavia. Pick up will be at the front door of Lumes
Aurora Avanzando heritage events through October 15
Aurora honors Hispanic Heritage Month with a month-long series of events from September 15 through October 15. Aurora Avanzando, which means Aurora is moving forward in Spanish, will feature more than a dozen in-person and virtual events to celebrate the heritage, impact, and resilience of Aurora’s Latinx community. “While we
Howling Wolfe Canoe and Kayak trip benefit to Friends of the Fox
Howling Wolfe Canoe and Kayak ran a trip from North Aurora to Aurora and all the proceeds were donated to Friends of the Fox.
Roots Aurora dancing, culture
Dancers become the focal point of the crowd in the Aurora First Fridays Roots Aurora on the Water Street all with interest in the dancing and colorful dresses.
Cantigny Park Museum to hold Heroes of 9/11 ceremony
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park invites everyone to the Heroes of 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. The event will be held adjacent to the Museum’s outdoor exhibit comprised of two structural steel beams from the former World Trade Center buildings in New York City.
Bookmobile design Aurora Public Library District focus in September 23 event
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Foundation invites everyone to attend the Bookmobile interior design event and press conference at the Santori Library, 101 S River St, Aurora, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. The program will include special recognition of the Dunham Foundation for its generous support of the
Sheriff’s University in Kane County
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is set to launch “Kane County Sheriff’s University,” which will offer ongoing work training and substance addiction counseling for inmates as well as certified forklift training to the general public. The University will be operated in partnership with Talented Tenth Social Services at 205 N.
Special program for Hispanic Heritage Month at Aurora Public Library District
¡Es hora de celebrarel Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Del 15 de Septiembre al 15 de Octubre, el Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Aurora (APLD) celebrará a la comunidad hispana y sus culturas vibrantes con muchos eventos divertidos bilingües, en español e inglés. For Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Spanish
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora barbecue fundraiser September 23
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora will hold a drive-through barbecue dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit the club’s anti-diabetes programs. Included are diabetes research, education and wellness, Americans
Remembrance ceremony of September 11 attacks in Aurora
Six Aurora firefighters were deployed to New York City immediately following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. After a non-stop 16-hour drive to New York, they worked for four intense days on rescue and recovery efforts. They returned home, forever impacted by what they experienced. Two decades later, the
Naperville remembrance at the Shanower Memorial
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Exchange Club of Naperville will be host to the September 11 remembrance at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial outside of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville. This event pays tribute to Naval Cmdr. Dan Shanower,