Shaw Local News Network

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is currently hiring paraprofessionals and substitutes and is hosting an upcoming job fair.

The West End Arts Festival will be held Sept. 6-7 in La Grange.

Thomas Dugger admitted in a plea agreement that he sold 55.7 grams of methamphetamine in July 2021.

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 will host its 12th annual Oktoberfest from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Sept. 12 and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 13.

Hosted by the Lemont High School Educational Foundation, the Taste of Lemont will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Metra Lot in downtown Lemont.

The city of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District invite the community to attend Wheaton’s annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony in the Memorial Park band shell, 225 Karlskoga Ave.

Mendota Police Department and Illinois State Police ticketed seven Wednesday for allegedly selling alcoholic beverages to underage customers.

Families can enjoy their favorite fall traditions of apple and pumpkin picking in Maple Park. The apple orchard opens Aug. 23, while the Pumpkin FunFarm opens Sept. 19.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held at the Plano Library during regular library hours from Saturday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Sept. 6

200+ person team attempts to break Vertical World Record

In celebration of canines and their humans, the McHenry Outdoor will host a special Bring Your Dog to the Movies event Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23.

The Nicholas Family of Companies recently announced it has acquired Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills.

On Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10, the community of Gurnee came together to celebrate the end of summer at Gurnee Days.

It was an action-packed weekend of fun as 606 Academy and the Village of Fox Lake proudly presented the inaugural Pickleball Tournament, which took place on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Lakefront Park Pickleball Courts.

Joy is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Aug. 21, 2025.