The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in May. 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. •Escape Room Adventure This Escape Adventure will be available in the
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will continue its Wednesday Night Gathering series at 6 p.m. April 16 with a free dinner and an indoor Easter egg hunt. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Celebrating the Lenten season, the gathering will feature a
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in April. 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. •Family Spring Trivia, Wednesday, April 16, 6 p.m.. Fun for the
The City of Naperville government invites teen artists to beautify the community by submitting original artwork. The selected artwork will be used to wrap six streetlight controller boxes near Naperville North and Naperville Central high schools, transforming the utility boxes into eye-catching public art. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday,
The St. Charles Arts Council will host its 2025 Student Art Show April 12 through May 4. The exhibit will feature artwork from 182 student artists, will be on display at the SCAC Arts Resource Center, 121 N. 2nd Street, Suite H, St. Charles. Gallery hours will be Wednesday through
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has scholarships for graduating high school seniors, students in undergrad and graduate programs, students entering a trade program, and nontraditional students who are returning to school. Scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year will close at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Students can
By Amalia Huot-MarchandMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuor-marchand2025@u.northwestern.edu Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them. Child welfare experts have long touted the benefits of foster children staying with kin. Advocates say those arrangements
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. •Spanish Story Time (Facebook), Wednesday, Jan. 8 and 22, 1 p.m.
Declan, left, and Hudson sit on Santa’s lap and receive a gift from Santa’s elf at the Plano American Legion Post #395 Children’s Christmas Party December 14.
Students participating in Naperville’s KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI), have been giving back this holiday season, helping not only several significant causes and charitable events, but their own philanthropic learning. TPI mentor, Kristen Refness, and some of her team members in the Teen Philanthropy Initiative, recently volunteered at Loaves &
Next week many kids will be off school for Fall Break, making it the perfect time for family activities! The Aurora Public Library District has a great option: Magic with Gary Kantor, a family-friendly event Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in December. 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. •Escape Room AdventureThe Escape Adventure will be available in the month
The 2025 Inspire Scholarships are now open for applications. The scholarship program, sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, will be given to Batavia Public School District 101 high school seniors, with up to four awards given. The four scholarships, worth $1,000 each, are motivated by the makeup of the
The Plano American Legion Auxiliary Post #395 was host to a children’s Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Plano American Legion.
Seventeen EGJ 4th, 5th, and 6th graders presented on Climate and Culture at Emily G. Johns School at a recent Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 Board of Education meeting. Each student spoke about an aspect of how their school is focusing on this important topic.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. 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. •Escape Room Adventure This Escape Adventure will be available in the
State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) is excited to host her annual Kids Expo and Touch-A-Truck Event. This interactive and educational event provides children with the opportunity to learn about their community, explore various professions, and get up close with the vehicles used for those jobs. The event will be held
Forest Preserve District Kane County’s “Little Saplings” series invites three to five year olds and their caregivers to embark on a monthly journey through the wonders of the natural world.Each month, we will explore the world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include
Kids aged 7 to 13 are invited to Kidz N Boats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Phillips Park, Mastondon Lake in Aurora. Kids can learn about boating safety in kayaks and canoes. Lunch will be provided. Register at Aurora Township Youth Center, 313 Gale Street,
