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Fiesta Days parade marches through McHenry
The McHenry Fiesta Days parade marched through downtown McHenry from Main Street to Riverside Drive. More than 80 participants were in the parade including local politicians, police and fire departments, businesses, veteran organizations and high school bands. The well-attended parade featured crowd favorites such as the Jesse White Tumbling Team,...
Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation
Wheeling Township demonstrates its dedication to meeting residents’ needs in many ways, including one of the most basic, by ensuring no one goes hungry. The summer months pose a particular challenge for the food pantry in keeping its shelves stocked. In addition to children being home for all three meals that results in a greater need for food, summer is the time when most school, scouting and church food drives go on hiatus, and donations traditionally go down.
Third Street in Geneva to close for Arts Fair
With thousands of visitors expected to attend the Geneva Arts Fair, a portion of Third Street in Geneva will be closed July 26-28 in preparation for the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 27 and 28 in downtown Geneva. Third Street will be...
Anderson Humane in Batavia to host walk and 5K to benefit animal rescue
Batavia area community members can raise funds that save the lives of pets in Kane County by participating in Anderson Humane’s Walk4Animals on Sept. 14 at the Batavia Riverwalk at 100 N. Island Avenue. Anderson Humane’s mission is to provide animals with life-changing care and food, shelter, medical care,...
Lake Zurich Alpine Fest Parade makes long-awaited return
Enthusiastic crowds and picture-perfect weather greeted the long-awaited return of the Lake Zurich Alpine Fest Parade, held Sunday for the first time since 2019. More than 30 entries marched in the parade, a highlight of the three-day Alpine Fest hosted by the Lake Zurich Lions Club. Emceeing the event was...
Column: New Stolp Island Theatre has downtown Aurora rockin’
After the ribbon was cut and the doors were opened, there was a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on in downtown Aurora Friday night. And it was all taking place at 5 E. Downer Place, home of the city’s brand new Stolp Island Theatre, where a party was taking place for the opening night of “Million Dollar Quartet.”
Man found shot to death in Arlington Heights apartment
Arlington Heights police are investigating the death of a man found fatally shot Sunday in the apartment of a woman who had obtained an order of protection against him, authorities said. Two people have been detained by police in connection with the shooting, but no charges had been filed as...
DeKalb library to host craft swap July 24
DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a craft swap for patrons to shop for and donate craft supplies. The free swap will be at 6 p.m. July 24 in the library’s Nancy D. Castle Collaboration Studio, 309 Oak St. The swap is intended for adults and...
Softball: Sycamore grad Tia Durst transfers to Washington
After visiting the University of Washington, Tia Durst knew the school was for her. The program. The coaches. The history. And also, she said, how beautiful she found the Pacific Northwest. “That also didn’t hurt too much,” Durst said. “Not a bad touch.”. After one year at...
Police: Detectives Focus On ‘Past Relationship’ In Arlington Heights Death Investigation
Detectives are focusing on a past relationship between the resident of an Arlington Heights apartment and a man shot dead in that apartment Sunday (July 21), police said. The death occurred in the 4200 block of Bloomington Avenue (Arbor Lakes apartment complex), just south of Bloomington and Lake Cook roads. At approximately 1:40 p.m., police responded to Arbor Lakes after the resident called 911 to report someone had been shot in their apartment.
‘Really grateful’: A year after diagnosis, Naperville’s Lam competing in triathlon
A life altering diagnosis tried to uproot his life. Just over a year later, 19-year-old Adrian Lam will race in the 2024 Chicago Triathlon. “I think I’ll be pretty emotional because of where I was last year at the exact same time,” said Lam, a former swimmer and water polo player at Naperville North High School who graduated in 2023.
Athletes Unlimited Set to Kick off 2024 Championship Season
Athletes Unlimited will begin their 5th championship season of professional softball in Rosemont, Illinois this week. The 5-week season begins with the Week 1 player draft on Monday, June 22 with games beginning on July 26. The Season. The championship season will stretch for almost exactly one calendar month, beginning...
Tina Turner tribute, Paula Poundstone, The Second City coming to McAninch Arts Center for 2024-25 season
Comedian Paula Poundstone, tributes to Tina Turner and Michael Buble and a national percussion group are just a few of the outstanding performers in the McAninch Arts Center’s 2024-2025 performance series. The MAC is located on the campus of College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. “Opening the season with...
Chicago area Jewish genealogy research resources to be focus of hybrid talk Sept. 22 in Northbrook
“Resources for Jewish Genealogy in the Chicago Area — What’s New” will be the topic of a presentation by genealogist Mike Karsen for the Sunday, Sept. 22, hybrid meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois at 2 p.m. Mike will be speaking in person at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, and online via Zoom.
TAKING CENTER STAGE: The Stolp Island Theatre!
🎶 Million Dollar Quartet, featuring the story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins jamming out at Sun Record Studios, is NOW PLAYING with limited tickets available!. 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://paramountaurora.com/events/million-dollar-quartet-2024. 🎉 Join us in welcoming the Stolp Island Theatre to...
ROAD ALERT: Montgomery Road Just West of the Commons
⚠️ As a result, traffic on Montgomery Road will be reduced to one lane. Flaggers will be present each day to keep traffic flowing in both directions. ✅ The utility work and excavation will be covered at 3 P.M. each day to allow for both the eastbound and westbound lanes to function at full strength during the evenings.
Access to Care: Are You Waiting Longer than a Month to be Scheduled for a Colonoscopy?
Scheduling a colonoscopy is a vital step in preventive care, particularly for individuals over age 45 or those with a family history of colon cancer. Waiting to schedule this crucial procedure can cause anxiety. Many factors contribute to delays in getting the procedure done, such as high demand for gastroenterology services, limited availability of doctors who perform the procedure, and a lengthy referral process.
Westmont’s National Night Out set for Aug. 6
The Westmont Police Department has scheduled its National Night Out event for 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Ty Warner Park in the southwest pavilion on Burr Oak Drive, north of Plaza Drive. National Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes positive partnerships between law enforcement and...
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