The Village of North Aurora’s Independence Day Celebration 2.0 will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, with festivities starting at 5 p.m. at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E State St., North Aurora. Delicious food options will be onsite, and attendees are welcome to bring their own food and their own
Cyclists of all ages and skill levels are invited to ride for a purpose at the Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride, taking place Sunday, Aug. 30, at the historic Kane County Courthouse in Geneva. This community event will raise critical funds for CASA Kane County, helping ensure
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 Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce (ILMCC) proudly announces the return of the 4th Annual Chicagoland Halal Fest, Saturday, Aug. 8, from noon 11 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. ,9 from noon to 10 p.m., at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd., St. Charles. The event will bring together
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its August membership meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m., and
Naperville Neighborly Day, a free Block Party with traditional nostalgia vibes in downtown Naperville, on Chicago Ave. between Washington to Main St., will take place 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. The day will have many notable musical performances and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to
The Oswego Police Department is partnering with Red Robin to host a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois Tuesday, Aug. 11. Community members are invited to dine at Red Robin, 2860 Route 34, Oswego, where Oswego police officers and other first responders will trade in their badges for serving trays
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 98th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 9, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison at Jackson Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. Free parking for Hudson
The 15th annual Veggie Fest will offer free admission and free parking from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 8-9, at Danada South Park at Navistar Circle, Lisle. At the event there will be great food at the international food court with live music from some of Chicago’s best bands.
The Aurora Downtown District invites all to the Annual Stolp Island Block Party Friday, Aug. 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the heart of Downtown Aurora. The free community celebration will take place during Aurora’s First Fridays and will feature something for everyone, including a live performance by
The Southeastern Kane County TRIAD will hold its annual senior picnic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Phillips Park, Main Pavilion, Aurora. The annual picnic is a great event supporting seniors with live music, great food, vendors, community partners, and BINGO. Cost is $7, with a
The Oswego Police Department invites community members to attend a Blue Envelope Program Open House Thursday, Aug. 13, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Oswego Police Department, 3355 Woolley Road. The Blue Envelope Program is designed to help make interactions with first responders safer and less stressful for
It’s that time of year when many parents, including myself, start to feel the weight of back-to-school season. Every day brings another task: buy supplies, find activities, schedule haircuts, all while trying not to get buried under stress! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District is ready to make that transition
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in August. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Artful Beginnings (preschool), Monday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m..We will read a
Naperville Park District invites the community to “A Night at the Movies,” a series of five free, family-friendly movies hosted outdoors at different locations in Naperville. Each movie will be hosted on Friday nights and acts as a great start to the weekend. Additionally, attendees are welcome to arrive an
The Alex Haughee family celebrates ticket gifts from Kane County Cougars at the July 30 game against the Chicago Dogs.
Aurora’s Dunham Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Aurora Lions Club Foundation. Susan Koepke, Lions’ children’s vision program co-chair, said the grant supports the Lions’ exam program. She explained, “This grant will support bilingual English-Spanish educational materials for parents and caregivers, along with a centralized website for vision
Communities throughout Aurora will come together to celebrate National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4. National Night Out is a nationwide event that occurs annually on the first Tuesday in August. Across Aurora’s 10 wards, neighbors will gather in the community to strengthen relationships among residents, public safety officials, and City
By Russ George Sixth annual “Dan Jakusz Night”, fundraiser, to benefit the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at Joliet Slammers Stadium, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet. Joliet Slammers vs. New York Boulders. First pitch at 6 p.m.. Nick Jakusz, organizes this yearly fundraiser
National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4 across the Nation. Below are a few select communities with events. Batavia The Batavia Police Department will host an event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at
