Kane County officials say they are ready to support Illinois governor JB Pritzker’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirement for those residents working in high risk settings, including health-care workers, nursing home employees, all pre-K–12 teachers and staff members as well as higher education personnel and students. “As we continue to battle
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with a virtual program will feature Ian Rosenberg, author of “The Fight for Free Speech: Ten Cases That Define Our First Amendment Freedoms,” published this year. His presentation
First Fridays will feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more features Friday. Several locations will include decorated storefronts celebrating the return of Paramount Theatre with its current production of “Kinky Boots.” September 3, Roots Aurora is back with family-friendly activities from 5 p.m. to 7
If you do not participate the Friends of the Library’s annual Used Book Sale, it’s not too late to find a bargain. The Friends are having an after-the-sale sale. Gently-used books left from the weekend sale have been marked down in price to $.25 for paperbacks and $1 for hardcover
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Jaycees’ Last Fling will require the closing of parking lots and streets at and near the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center and Park District Administration Building. The parking lots for the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (at 305 W. Jackson Avenue) and the Park District
In 1956, developer Don L. Dise sold the first homes in his new subdivision, on the old Bereman stock farm between Oswego and Montgomery. Naming the development Boulder Hill, the same as the Bereman farm’s name, it quickly became the largest community in Kendall County and one of the largest
Oswego’s got tons of talent, and we’re ready to prove it, too. This Fall, the Village of Oswego will be host to Oswego’s Got Talent, a two-round competition for performing artists of all kinds, at Venue 1012, Oswego’s new amphitheater and park. The first-round competition will be held the afternoon
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated Goosehead Insurance Joe Kosner Agency with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 25 along with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Owner Joe Kosner is a longtime insurance professional and Batavia Chamber member. COVID-19 and construction prevented our holding this celebration when Joe changed
Are you interested in saving money on groceries and prolonging the life of your food? Fox Valley residents John and Char Johnson-Dunlop will make a presentation at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin, for the program “I’m Freezing! Hope You
Because of continuing concerns over COVID-19, the DuPage County Board Ad Hoc Committee on the Fine Arts voted Tuesday, Aug. 31 to postpone the planned Fine Arts Festival that was to take place September 24-26 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Committee chair Lynn LaPlante said, “While I am disappointed that
The September meeting of 100+ Women Who Care of Will County will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 at P.B. Mulligan’s Restaurant & Bar 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill, inside Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club. We gather together. We nominate. We present. We vote. We
Scenes from the recent Montgomery Fest portray joy, fun, good weather, family fun.
Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra plays Sunday on the Mundy Stage downtown in the annual Aurora Uke Fest.
Climate activists and union members who live in Illinois’ 19th State Senate District will deliver a letter to senator Michael Hastings at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 urging him to pass a strong climate bill without the $700 million nuclear bailout. Hastings is the chairman the Energy and Public Utilities
Calling all business professionals, entrepreneurs, and career-minded individuals! Are you looking to build stronger client relationships, or make progress in your career journey? The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to participate in the roundtable discussion, Givers, Takers, & Reciprocators – Building Mutually Valuable Business Relationships that Last, Monday,
Shawn Barker will start Vet Fest Thursday, Aug. 26 with his “Man In Black” Johnny Cash Tribute Show along with special guests Hillbilly Rockstarz at the Oswego Entertainment Venue, 1010 Station Drive, Oswego Vet Fest will be a four-day concert series and will feature eight bands which will benefit veterans,
The Oswego Police Department is reminding the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego beginning Friday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 6, due to PrairieFest activities. Motorists should expect delays in particular while traveling on the following: • Illinois Route 71 between US Route 34 and Forrest
Naperville Park District is bringing back Kids’ Night Out, a monthly, themed evening at Fort Hill Activity Center’s childcare center and indoor playground for kids ages four to 12, with dinner and fun, instructor-led activities. Parents can drop off their kids and then enjoy free time on a Friday evening.
In just two short years, and with a lot of collaboration from community partners, a dream has become reality along Oswego’s Orchard Road corridor. The new Venue 1012, 1012 Station Drive, is officially open, as of last week, and will provide a home for entertainment and the performing arts in
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizers, survivors, allies, youth, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. “Youth suicide rates are on the rise, especially amongst LGBTQIA youth,” said Anna Czerniak, children’s mental health program
