The City of Aurora government will host a Sustainability Town Hall from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at 2185 Liberty Street, Aurora, as part of the Summer Civics Series. The event will detail the City’s current sustainability efforts, ranging from green jobs to long-term environmental resilience, and
The Big One: Shred and Recycle No. 2 will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Confidential document shredding, recycling of electronics, clothing, textiles, shoes and apparel, books and paper, bicycles, Styrofoam, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs/tubes —Kane County government
Soaring High will return to the Village of North Aurora Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fearn Park, 1501 Waterford Drive, North Aurora. Professional kite flyers will put on an aerial show and visitors can join in by flying their own kite. Kites will be available
The Naperville Park District invites the community to celebrate a decade of health and wellness at the Fort Hill Activity Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. Fort Hill Fitness membership is not required to attend
The ninth annual Moose-A-Palooza event will feature eight bands for a full day of fun and great music Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. All net proceeds will help the Batavia Moose Lodge support the needs of the children at Mooseheart
The City of Aurora’s Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum, 23 E Downer Pl., Aurora, in partnership with the Aurora Historical Society, will host an event to unseal a 100-plus-year-old time capsule Saturday, Aug. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The Masonic Temple Time Capsule was found just
University of Illinois Extension will host an Extension Connection Community Day Sunday, Aug. 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kane County Idea Garden, Route 38 and Peck Road, at 3480 Lincoln Highway, in St. Charles. The local Extension team will be joined by master gardeners, master naturalists,
Alley Art Festival will celebrate its 16th and final year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The free arts festival will bring approximately 100 local artists to downtown Aurora to showcase their handmade art. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged on both pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall
Oswego’s Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist will honor its retiring pastor with an ice cream social Sunday, Aug. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the church’s Fellowship Hall, 5 W. Washington St, Oswego. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. —Al Benson
Since 2018, the Big Band and BBQ sponsored by Senior Services Associates, Inc. of Kendall County has been the signature fundraising event for the non-profit agency serving the needs of Senior Citizens and their families. The tradition will continue Thursday, Sept. 3, as the first event of the weekend at
The Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County will host its annual Veterans Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 in the first-floor auditorium of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The free event is open to the public and will feature more
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois farmers heard pitches from incumbent governor JB Pritzker and downstate Republican farmer Darren Bailey, Monday as each argued they’re best positioned to address agricultural issues. Bailey, a former State lawmaker who was also his party’s nominee for governor in 2022, told the crowd at
Representatives from various organizations dig shovels into the dirt during a ground-breaking ceremony for the Wayside Cross Ministries (WCM) Youth Center in Montgomery.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley participated in Aurora’s Fifth Ward National Night Out (NNO), Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Salvation Army facility, 550 Redwood Drive, in Aurora. Members handed out information on prediabetes, diabetes, healthy eating, and our new diabetic recipes booklet. Children enjoyed picking through
YWCA Elgin will honor longtime supporter and community trailblazer Betty Brown with the Legacy Award during its 125th Celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Carmina’s Banquet, 1055 N Randall Rd., Elgin. The celebration will celebrate the organization’s history, recognize community leaders and scholarship recipients, and raise support for
The Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County will host its annual Veterans Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 in the first-floor auditorium of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The free event is open to the public and will feature more
Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit, and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Aug. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N
Families are invited to the 7th Annual Back to School event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Marie Grolich Park in Elgin. There will be free school giveaways, food, games, and prizes while getting ready for the new school year. For more information, call 847-361-4056. —Kane County
St. Charles has rescheduled its postponed Fourth of July fireworks display for Thursday, Sept. 3 at Langum Park, 50 Devereaux Way, St. Charles. The St. Charles Park District is planning an even bigger celebration featuring live music, food vendors, and the fireworks show. —Kane County government
Montgomery Fest, one of the community’s favorite summer traditions, will return August 14-16, and bring three days of live entertainment, family activities, carnival rides, food, local vendors, and community celebrations to Montgomery Park.This year’s fest will offer something for everyone, with several exciting additions and expanded activities throughout the weekend.For
