Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2302 Indian Trail, Aurora, corner of Indian Trail and Orchard Road. Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will raffle a 1967 Chevrolet in a benefit for the housing ministry. Raffle tickets for the
Remaining accessible to the community, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be host to a virtual town hall discussion at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 on Zoom in addition to streaming it on her Facebook page ILDistrict84. “I believe that there are a lot of individuals that do not realize
First of two parts To celebrate comics and graphic novels, the Aurora Public Library (APL) will introduce CAPE Con (City of Aurora Pop Culture and Entertainment Convention), a virtual all-ages event dedicated entirely to comics, fandoms, and graphic novels! Comics and graphic novels are valid and valuable mediums through which
Aurora Public Art announces lineup for next week’s free virtual programs. Aurora Public Art announced the lineup of free virtual art classes for students sheltering in place amid COVID-19 cancellations. Summer programming includes sessions across many artistic media. Drawing, painting, music, dance, drama, and culinary arts are among the many
Please join the Sierra Club Valley of the Fox and Elgin Green groups’ Virtual Solar Power Hour from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 20. At the virtual presentation, attendees will learn the basics of solar power and the financial implications for a household. Illinois homeowners can cover up
This year is but half over and we have witnessed some of the greatest policing challenges of our lifetime already. The COVID-19 pandemic struck early in the year and disrupted every American at work, at home, and at play. The lockdown resulted in unique challenges to our first responders, especially
With a theme of “Dig Deeper and Read!” the Aurora Public Library (APL) Summer Reading Adventure this year reminds us to remain resilient in the face of adversity and of the importance of lifelong growth, learning, and self-discovery. Because 2020 continues to prove a challenge for us collectively and individually,
A box turtle from Aurora’s Phillips Park zoo watches a visitor to Aurora’s Farmer’s Market Saturday.
The Village of Oswego’s retro drive-in movie experience of Toy Story 4, scheduled for this Thursday, July 16, has sold out. Interested residents may still join the waitlist to be notified the day of the event if space becomes available. To join the waitlist, send to jhoffman@oswegoil.org. Look for another
Health care workers wave flags at Rush-Copley Hospital.
Five-year-old twins, Cole and Giavanna, wave in anticipation of the Independence Day vehicle parade on the south side of Yorkville, one of three community vehicle parades on the day. Fireworks filled the skies in the evening.
Colorful skies provide entertainment, at a distance, in Oswego’s Prairie Point fireworks display in the evening on Independence Day.
Colorful skies provide entertainment, at a distance near Naperville’s Frontier Sports Complex.
A Unity Rally for Racial Equality will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill in Oswego. The public is invited. Oswego Presbyterian Church is the sponsor.Attendees are asked to wear face masks and practice social distancing.Speakers scheduled are Troy
Now that Illinois has moved into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, which permits groups of up to 50 to gather, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners will resume in-person meetings beginning July 9. Both of the July meetings will be held at Fort Hill Activity Center Multipurpose
By Russ George, president Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora I’m pleased to announce that our Second Annual “Race to Fight Diabetes” Awareness Night, will be held as scheduled Saturday, Aug. 1, at Sycamore Speedway on Route 64, Maple Park. Gates will open at 6 p.m.. Tiffany Olson, general manager of Sycamore
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Habitat’s new ReStore parking lot, 2302 W. Indian Trail in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Awards, raffle prizes, a 50-50 raffle, and refreshments are planned.
Solarize Chicago will be host to many webinar events in July. Home and business owners throughout Cook, Will, DuPage, and Kane Counties can learn about buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. Webinars are open to everyone, and will cover all the same information about
Looking for something your kids can do this Summer? Make time at home more creative with these new, week-long online camps. Perfect for kids to do with a parent or on their own. Register online at waterstreetstudios.com. • 3D Art Camp, begins Monday, July 13 Create amazing 3D projects using
