Kendall County Calendar of Events
September 26, 2017Sept. 27 Kids + Books = Fun! 6:30-7:15 p.m. Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery Free Grades 2-3. At each class we’ll start reading a book and…
Sept. 27 Kids + Books = Fun! 6:30-7:15 p.m. Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery Free Grades 2-3. At each class we’ll start reading a book and…
THROUGH SEPT. 29 Rockford City Market Water Street at East State Street, Rockford weekly on Fridays, 3:30-8:30 p.m. free admission The market is an open air public market featuring…
The plaintiff in a lawsuit in DeKalb County circuit court, accusing the Northern Illinois University board of directors of violating the state’s Open Meetings Act, now says the…
SEPT. 28 Tangling with Music Retreat Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m. Von Dell Art Gallery and Studios, 102 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River $30 A Place of Grace presents an evening of music and meditative…
Northern Illinois University’s 10-day enrollment count for the new academic year has offered some promising signs. The best news was that NIU welcomed 1,852 new freshmen to campus…
STATE Hunters can now use crossbows in archery seasons Hunters in Illinois may use crossbows during archery hunting seasons, including the Illinois Archery Deer Season and the…
In a town the size of Aurora, the opportunities to volunteer are endless. Hundreds of organizations are in need of assistance and rely on resident volunteers to keep their missions…
Lake County Sheriff’s Office spearheads coat drive for veterans The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Veterans Assistance Commission and several local law…
PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. And for 60 years, there has never been an all-female team…
CHICAGO — In a hot gymnasium on Chicago’s South Side, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this morning that he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor. In his announcement…
SPRINGFIELD —– Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to…
SPRINGFIELD — Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers declined to take up the issue during the spring session. Lawmakers…
SPRINGFIELD — Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois. …
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were…