Kate Santillan

Entries are being accepted for the 2025 Princeton Junior Woman’s Club Homestead Baby Contest.

The St. Charles Business Alliance is accepting applications for the 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend’s scarecrow contest.

The Batavia United Way board of directors recently awarded $140,000 in Community Impact Grants to 21 nonprofit and service-based organizations.

Batavia MainStreet will host its annual Cocktails in the Park fundraiser to support downtown businesses, promote tourism and area support initiatives.

The 13th annual Family Fun Fest returns to Hopkins Park Wednesday, co-hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and DeKalb Park District.

The DeKalb and Sycamore chambers of commerce recently celebrated the opening of Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery, a bakery in Sycamore.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold a youth kayak fishing program for children in sixth through 12th grade to explore local lakes and home fishing skills.

The Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club recently donated to the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra for the orchestra’s KSO Instrument Donation project, which provides instruments to area public schools.

The DeKalb, Genoa Area, and Sycamore chambers of commerce recently celebrated the opening of Communities by Grainger’s Old Mill Park Clubhouse, a subdivision for residents 55 and older.

The Ladd Police Department recently announced it will partner with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and over 200 law enforcement agencies to increase speeding enforcement as part of the “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign.

The Waterman Lions Club will hold its 25th annual Summerfest and Antique Tractor and Truck Show on July 19. Here's what to expect

The Sycamore Police Department recently welcomed its newest police officer: K-9 Gibbs, who joined the department with the help of a donation from Brian Bemis Toyota of DeKalb.

Ever wondered how brains distinguish fact from fiction? How are decisions made? ‘Brain Hack’ with William Pack comes to the St. Charles Public Library on July 29.

The Ellwood House Museum will partner with the University of Illinois Extension to offer a “Bugs and Blossoms” program for children and families this weekend.

The Seatonville Community Church will host a Sundae Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Families are welcome for an afternoon of fellowship, fun, and food, including ice cream sundaes.