Naperville mayor Steve Chirico and the Naperville City Council invite all Naperville high school students to fill student positions on several City boards and commissions and participate in a Leadership Academy. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 24 for students who would like to join one of nearly a
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead Once upon a time in the United States, parents breathed a sigh of relief when their kids went back to school after a Summer’s hiatus, content in the knowledge that for a good portion of the day their kids would be gainfully occupied,
Naperville Park District is bringing back Kids’ Night Out, a monthly, themed evening at Fort Hill Activity Center’s childcare center and indoor playground for kids ages four to 12, with dinner and fun, instructor-led activities. Parents can drop off their kids and then enjoy free time on a Friday evening.
New parents faced with the responsibility of caring for a baby often wonder how often to feed a newborn, when to wean babies from breastmilk or formula, when to introduce baby to solid foods, and whether homemade baby food is better than store-bought. Babies may not come with a care
Children enjoy lunch among playground equipment Monday, Aug. 2 during an outdoor program at Blackhawk Park in Aurora by Wesley United Methodist Church.
Students at Grace Holistic had fun learning Fractal Art. Calculating algorithms on fractal objects, the students created fractal digital art.
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health, will provide COVID vaccines at three upcoming community COVID vaccination clinics. • Friday, July 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Coon Creek Festival, 400 N. State Street, Hampshire • Saturday, July 31 from
By Jerry Nowicki The wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines has changed the State’s approach for mitigating the virus’ spread statewide and in schools. For school districts, that means suggested rather than required guidance, with an emphasis on local control in imposing mitigations. For the governor’s office, that means there are
Children step on five stations at the Aurora Playful Learning Landscape Saturday on the day of dedication Saturday, July 10 at the Marie Wilkinson Community Garden on Highland Avenue in Aurora.
This year will be Savannah Crooks 10th year of having her stand and donating the money raised! Her stand will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-10 at 233 South Elmwood Drive, Aurora.
Aurora Advent Christian Church kids sing, recently, at a closing program for “Discovery on Adventure Island,” 2021 Vacation Bible School.
Boy Scouts of Troop 43 at Congregational Church of Batavia raise the colors Monday, June 14, to open a Flag Day celebration outdoors at Peg Bond Center.
U.S. congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) addressed the State House to honor the dedication to science of Jennifer Lauermann (Aurora University alum, Lisle resident) and her fifth grade class at Pleasantville Middle School in Burr Ridge. Ms Lauermann’s class spent the last school year studying rocks. They met with geologists and
International author and award-winning photographer, poet, and essayist, Jo Fredell Higgins, will release her first two children’s books in June. “Patsy the Panda” and “Therese the Tiger” are written for beginning readers. Each book sells for $10 and will be available for purchase at the event. The signature signing, story
The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors going to college in the Fall. The scholarships are awarded to Sugar Grove residents, and chosen by committee based upon the information submitted by candidates. Interested candidates may complete the entry form and
In the file photo sent by the Batavia Park District to promote the Batavia Park District’s Camps all Summer, kids wave prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aurora resident Jackson White, 6, hits a tennis ball off the T.
Elmhurst Eagles youth football will be host to an exciting registration event Sunday, May 23 at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome, 1000 Commerce Court, Bensenville. We will have a window of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make it easy for parents as we realize there are other sports
Eleven Rosary High School athletes in the Class of 2021 committed to continue their sport at the college level by signing National Letters of Intent at November 2020 and April ceremonies in the School Library with their parents and coaches by their sides. Sports include four swimmers, two softball, two
