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Sycamore steam show offers attendees a look back at the early 20th century
Today's WNIJ Community Spotlight takes us to the city of Sycamore. Charlie Hubbard is the President of the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club, and he tells WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier about the rich history of the Steam Show, held since 1957. Much of the equipment on display, ranging...
Opening Days for 5 of Northern Illinois’ Most Popular Apple Orchards
It will be Fall in Illinois before you know it, and that means it's almost apple pickin' and donut eatin' time too! Here's when 5 of Northern Illinois' most popular apple orchards will be opening for the 2024 season. Best Things About Fall in Northern Illinois. Summer lovers won't appreciate...
Boone Co. hosts Farmers Market Wellness Fair
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Boone County Health Department brings back their annual Farmers Market Wellness Fair, promoting a day of community and wellness. The market was held July 30 outside the administration campus, 1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere. Francine Alcantara, Clinical Supervisor at Boone County Health Department says, “Our focus is...
Illinois Secretary of State Office Mobile DMV at Kane County Government Center
The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Kane County Government Center on September 13, 2024. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 719 S. Batavia Ave. Building A, Geneva, Illinois 60134. Representatives of the Secretary of State's office will be...
Kane County's Recycling Effort Helps Provide Bicycles to the Homeless
During its largest recycling event of the year, Kane County partnered with Hesed House in Aurora to collect bicycles. Hesed House is the second-largest homeless shelter in the state of Illinois and runs an all-volunteer bicycle ministry. The volunteers collect donated bikes, which are refurbished and given to guests, with bike repairs being completely free for all those they serve. This includes guests in the men’s shelter, women’s shelter, family shelter, and several permanent supportive housing programs in the community.
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