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
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 National Beep Baseball Association world series will come to Aurora Monday-Saturday, Aug. 3-8. Blind and visually impaired athletes will compete aided by volunteers at the 50th annual event at Stuart Sports Complex, 39W585 Jericho Rd., Aurora. Admission is free. — Al Benson
The Aurora Police Department’s honor guard will host a fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 8 from 1 p.m. to midnight at Southbank Original Barbecue, 129 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville. The event will feature a raffle and live band. —Al Benson
North Aurora Days will be two days of free fun, Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street, North Aurora. The days will be filled with music, food, fun for the kids, and fireworks August 8 at 9:30 p.m..On the same days
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) released the following statement regarding workplace protections in response to the Chicago Tribune article about former representative Harry Benton and the lack of accountability in the district offices of representatives in the IL House. “The Illinois House has begun another review of policies in response
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) led 18 of his colleagues in introducing the Federal Naming Standards Act. This legislation would prevent federal buildings, facilities, and programs from being named after elected officials or political appointees until at least 10 years after they leave office. Even beyond that time frame, no former
U.S. representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will host a summer town hall series across every county in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District throughout July and August 2026. These public forums provide constituents an opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and hear legislative updates. The town hall series stops include the following dates
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is encouraging parents and caregivers to talk to their pediatrician about lead testing at 12 and 24 months of age to help identify lead exposure as early as possible. Early detection is key to protecting children during critical stages of development and connecting families
Aurora mayor John Laesch, honors Project Altogether students Zaire Robinson, Amirrah Robinson, and Faith Berry for their exceptional volunteerism and hard work in the community.
Employees and family of the RJ O’Neil business hold the commemorative sign celebrating 100 years of business July 27 at the Village of Montgomery board meeting.
August is right around the corner, bringing one of Aurora’s favorite summer traditions: National Night Out (NNA). National Night Out is all about building connections, and that’s exactly why the Aurora Public Library District will once again be out in neighborhoods across our community. Through conversations, giveaways, and library card
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. One of North America’s largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals, Veggie Fest is gearing up for another incredible weekend of food, fun,
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. •Window Art, August 3-8 Help the library decorate this month by
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
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One day good, the next day not, and death has come to call.This is what we’re dealing with, and that includes us all.But, when weeks go by with nothing happening to us,We will get our dander up—start mouthing “what’s the fuss!”Then the ‘no one’s going to tell me what to
Alley Art Festival will be an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August, August 29. This is the third piece I’ve written in a series about the event that is ending this year. In the June issue, I wrote about
Noah Hogue holds his award for winning the Championship Flight at the 94th Annual Aurora City Golf Championship July 18-19.
Volleyball was among activities featured in “Summer Sizzle,” a new-student welcome program at Aurora University July 21.
