The Ellwood House Museum will host a “Life as a Teen in 2026″ exhibit to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary. The exhibit runs through October.

Here's a list of events happening at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center.

The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District in Yorkville has received a $16,173 Small Equipment Grant from the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal.

The Village of Bourbonnais is hosting a series of free summer events from June through September, including art classes, live music, yoga, and family activities at local parks and gathering spaces.

The Land Bank discussed applying for another Strong Communities Program grant, or SCP, through the Illinois Housing Development Authority.

UpliftedCare Community Grief Center offers free support groups and workshops for people navigating grief, caregiving, and the practical challenges that follow a loss, with multiple groups meeting throughout the week.

Union School District 81 students celebrated seven months of hands-on learning at their annual plant sale.

More than 3,500 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earned a spot on the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester.

The Ogle County Educational Cooperative recently recognized three staff members with a total of 55 years of service.

A Huntley man is charged with unlawful restraint, a Class 4 felony, as well as public indecency involving lewd exposure, according to a criminal complaint filed in McHenry County court.

The Kane County Department of Transportation announced construction will begin on Monday, June 1, for its annual county resurfacing program. Drivers should expect temporary daily lane closures

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club collected nonperishable food supplies to donate to the local mini food center.

Catherine Jones is relatively new to her role as executive director of Leadership Greater McHenry County, but has a long professional history of connecting people with potential employers, mainly through her previous role at McHenry County College.

In targeted patrols from May 15 to May 26, Batavia police made 51 contacts with drivers and issued 51 citations – including 32 for speeding and two arrests for DUI.

District 308 officials said they have identified about $317 million in facility needs over the next 10 years across all the district’s schools.

Kishwaukee College recently bestowed a community service award to Steve Irving and TJ Irving for their positive impact on generations of students and the greater community.

A family of four has been displaced after a car crashed into their Woodstock townhome early Saturday.

Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required.

Damages to the Plainfield house total about $300,000.

Leaders from DeKalb School District 428 have agreed to a deal to purchase the property used to house its transition program for special education students ages 18 to 22.

Coming together to represent the vibrancy of the community, children, students and parents alike dabbled in street painting to help bring a local high school student’s vision to life.

The Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society is bringing back one of Kankakee County’s few handmade-only markets on Saturday, July 4.

The People over Parking Act prohibits municipalities from enforcing their parking minimums for development projects within a half mile of a public transportation hub.

In recognition of Infrastructure Week, Illinois American Water is highlighting significant investments underway in Sterling to strengthen water service, enhance reliability, and support long-term system performance for customers.

40th District State Senator Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, discusses the goings-on around his district during the month of May.

Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the spring 2026 dean’s list, including Kamryn Stockton of Polo.

The Geneva Natural Resources Committee will highlight the city’s parkway tree and recycling programs during its next free lecture series presentation in June.

Kishwaukee College recognized more than 500 spring 2026 graduates during two commencement ceremonies held this month.

Motorists should avoid the area, according to Joliet police.

As the Fox Haven Square development continues to revitalize the eastern portion of St. Charles, a new salon looks to offer its own makeover power to the city’s residents. OS Salon is expected to open a new location in June.

Honored students earned a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

A decision from the state review board capable of determining if the former Kindred Sycamore Hospital building can again be used as a long-term acute care facility won’t be made this month.

The Heritage Prairie Wind project will be located in western Kankakee County and northeastern Livingston County.

The Roberts Armory World War II Museum of Rochelle participated in the World War II reenactment at the Chaplain Creek Village in Franklin Grove on May 16 and 17.

The MCA Senior Adult Day Center will celebrate its expanding Butterfly Garden project with a community release ceremony on June 16, bringing together seniors, youth, and volunteers for an intergenerational experience at Bird Park.

Plano Library offers free programs for kids and adults through June

The Oregon Church of God annual garage sale, hosted by the mission committee, will take place June 11-13 at the church.

The Oswegoland Park District operates three aquatic facilities - the Civic Center in Oswego, Winrock Pool in Montgomery and the Splash Pad in Oswego.

Trustee Katherine McLaughlin has been selected as DeKalb Township’s pick to serve as its next clerk.

The 2026 Iroquois River Fishing Tournament was held May 23–24 along the Iroquois River, with 32 teams participating in this year’s event.

In making appointments to board leadership, the DeKalb Park District this month saw some familiar faces take up posts.

The University of Dubuque named students from Dixon and Sterling to the list.

After 10 years of leading the Geneva Fire Department, Chief Mike Antenore announced his retirement, effective Aug. 14.

The Kane County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was one of two drivers killed in a crash near Huntley Thursday evening.

Update: A Sycamore woman killed by a train in downtown DeKalb on Thursday was identified Friday by police.

A ribbon cutting was held May 28 for Rochelle’s recently completed pocket park.

Sterling is preparing for the return of the Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive and, with it, is issuing guidance on where visitors can park.

Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53 is applying for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision for three of its schools.

A trial for a prominent attorney in Will County charged with domestic battery of a child has been rescheduled to Sept. 15 and prosecutors have contended an out-of-state witness is needed for the case.

Update: A DeKalb man was charged with attempted murder after a witness told police he attacked another man with a machete over missing money shortly after midnight Thursday, court records show. A judge denied release to the man Friday afternoon