If you haven’t been to Aurora Public Library District’s Eola Road Branch in a while, there’s a lot going on! So much has happened since we first shared our renovation plans with the community summer of 2024. Thanks to all the work that’s been done, we are happy to announce
City of Aurora mayor, John Laesch, is set to kick off a City-wide listening tour, inviting residents to offer valuable feedback on the future of the City. The Community Listening & Action Town Hall Tour will take place on four consecutive Saturdays, to begin July 26. Each week, the workshops
Kids ages three to 12 can celebrate the Tour de France in Naperville with the Park District’s annual Junior Tour de Naperville Saturday, Aug. 9. Children will have the opportunity to ride bikes, tricycles, or big wheels along the 1.2-mile loop trail at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf’s Crossing
The Oswego Police Department was proud to participate in the 40th Annual Respect for Law Banquet, held July 18, hosted by the Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police. This annual event recognizes exceptional law enforcement officers and civilian staff from agencies across the county for their service, bravery, and
Members of the Early American Industries Association (EAIA) and the Mid-West Tools Collectors Association (M-WTCA) will be holding their annual Antique Tool Show and Sale at the Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. This is the only joint show
There’s something about a custom poster. They catch your attention taped to a window or door. They get us excited about what’s ahead. It’s eye-catching and anticipatory. It’s also not AI. For 15 years, Alley Art Festival has commissioned local artists to create posters for the year’s event on the
“Pub Theology,” monthly conversations on contemporary topics, returns to Up North Winery in Geneva this fall. Reverend Rob Hamilton, pastor at United Methodist Church of Geneva, announced the schedule. With Geneva UMC, co-hosts are Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, Geneva Lutheran Church and Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, Geneva. Gatherings take
The recycling event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 26 at The Compass Church – Naperville Campus, 1551 Hobson Road, Naperville. Attendees can shred two paper bags of documents per vehicle. Accepted items: Working bikes, gently-used clothing and household items, hearing aids, glasses, sunglasses, wire, cellphones,
With a tiara and “100 and FABULOUS” sash, Marlis Hutchinson celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday, July 13. With live music, food, and lots of friends and relatives, the party took place at her current residence, Millstone Monarch Landing in Naperville. Hutchinson is a former longtime Auroran. She was active in
The Village of Montgomery invites the public to the first Concert in the Park of 2025 at Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street, Thursday, July 17, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus. This free community event promises an unforgettable summer evening of live music, great food, and family-friendly fun.
Following the success of both the City of Aurora’s Fall Food Truck Festival and Spring Food Truck Festival, the City will host its first-ever Summer Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 18. More than 30 food trucks will line up on Benton Street between River
The free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, July 18 will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. All in need are welcome to pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, and eggs. Please
The 15th Annual Plano American Legion Car Show will be Sunday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Registration is 9 am until noon, dash plaques to the first 100 entries, awards at 3 p.m.. Food available for purchase (burgers, hot dogs, chips). —Linda Oleson
Naperville Park District is partnering with the DuPage Hispanic Alliance (DHA) to bring live Latin music and cultural dance to Naperville at “Latin Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Saturday, July 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Paddleboat Quarry Rentals patio, near the downtown area at 441 Aurora Avenue.
In a perfect world, libraries would be open 24/7. But alas, our books (and staff) need their beauty sleep. Luckily, our digital collection never closes! With your Aurora Public Library District (APLD) card, you have round-the-clock access to amazing resources like PressReader—no matter the time or day. Whether you’re a
Cocktails in the Park, Batavia MainStreet’s largest annual fundraiser, will take place Friday, July 26, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at scenic Appleton Park (behind City Hall, 100 N Island Avenue), Cocktails in the Park invites guests to sip, savor, and support downtown Batavia under the stars and along
Guests visit a vendor’s table Saturday, July 12 during Family Focus Aurora’s back-to-school fair.
The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road in St. Charles. The event will collect and recycle a wide range of items, including electronics, books, bikes, paint, aerosols, child car seats and strollers, smoke and CO alarms,
Family Focus, an Aurora nonprofit, will hold a back-to-school fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the agency’s office, 1444 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Suite 200, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. There will be free backpacks filled with school supplies and eye
Miss Fannie’s yard sale, the 19th annual fundraiser to benefit Aurora’s Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter, will take place Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 418 Oak Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and street parking are free. Sale items include donated
