Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Set for July 23
Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in Naperville Park District’s Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament on Friday, …
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Former Morton Salt warehouse complex approved for Landmark Designation
West Town’s former Morton Salt warehouse complex along the North Branch of the Chicago River will be designated as an …
President Joe Biden Scheduled to Visit Crystal Lake, Illinois Wednesday, July 7, 2021
According to President Joe Biden’s Senior Associate Communications Director Matt Hill, the president will be visiting Crystal Lake, Illinois on …
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Announces 2021-22 Season
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the return of concerts to the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, the …
Free summer concert series starts July 14 downtown Aurora
Aurora Downtown is once again hosting Wednesdays at the Plaza, a free summer concert series at the Millennium Plaza gazebo …
Naperville Park District Announces July 4th Weekend Hours of Operations
Naperville Park District announces its operating hours for various facilities over 4th of July weekend. At the following locations, Park District …
City Manager Appoints Interim Chief of Police
Hiring process for next chief will include a national search and panel interviews Naperville City Manager Doug Krieger has appointed …
River North’s Popular Saturday Morning Gallery Tours Are Back, With Updates
The River North Gallery Tours first started 20 years ago. Yes, 20. In 2001 the Chicago Art Dealers Association thought …
New Exhibitions Start June 25
Nicholas Krushenick 1968–1978: A Decade of Prints Exhibition Begins June 25 PICKLEMAN Krushenick’s seven prints displayed at PICKLEMAN are like …
New film series brings outdoor movies downtown Aurora this summer
“Bringing Up Baby” will be the first movie that will be viewed outdoors this summer at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. …
Earth Day Fair Set for Sunday, June 27 at Knoch Knolls Park
The annual Earth Day Fair is set for Sunday, June 27 at Knoch Knolls Park from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This free, …
Joliet Fire Department will be entering the Second Phase of its Annual Hydrant Testing
The Joliet Fire Department will be entering the second phase of its annual hydrant testing beginning on Monday June 28th, 2021. …
Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic
With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra will be adding service to all of it lines starting in July …
Concerts in Your Park and Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment to Launch June 13, 15
Naperville Park District’s lineup of free, summer entertainment begins the week of June 13 with the kickoff of the Concerts …
Police Chief Robert Marshall Announces Retirement After 37 Years with the Naperville Police Department
Chief of Police Robert Marshall has announced his retirement from the Naperville Police Department effective July 2, 2021. This announcement …
New Exhibitions Start June 11
MARINA BLACK: UNSEEN Opening: Friday, June 11, 5 – 7:30 pm Catherine Edelman Gallery There are many photographers whose work reveals …
Midday Spray Returns to Rotary Hill June 14
Midday Spray returns for its second summer at Rotary Hill, located at 443 Aurora Ave. beginning the week of June 14 …
Naperville Unveils New Solar Energy System at Springbrook Facility
Over 3,000 solar panels will help provide clean energy to Naperville electric customers NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The City of Naperville, …
City of Joliet Economic Development Committee Meeting
The City of Joliet Economic Development Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 5 p.m. in …
Aquatic Programs Begin Soon at Centennial Beach
Centennial Beach has aquatic programs for all ages beginning in early to mid-June. Swim lessons, springboard diving training, Beach yoga, …
New Exhibitions Start June 5 (Part I)
Tromarama: Tromarama 2021 Begins June 5 DOCUMENT The exhibition at the gallery will feature Beta, a site-specific installation that questions …
June First Fridays lineup celebrates pride, arts weekend
First Fridays will feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more on June 4. The evening …
Aurora Museum Week celebrates with interactive, artist-designed tote bag
Aurora Museum Week will highlight Aurora’s museums during the second week of June. After celebrating virtually in 2020, the week …
Aurora Arts Weekend showcases local artists on June 4 & 5
Aurora Arts Weekend will bring multiple art shows to downtown Aurora on June 4 and 5. Aurora Arts Weekend will …
Facilities Closed for Memorial Day
The Peoria County Courthouse, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Peoria County Election Commission, Highway Department office, and Peoria …
Springfield’s Next Economic & Community Development Commission Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday
Springfield, Illinois – The City of Springfield’s Economic & Community Development Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 26 …
2021 grant recipients announced: $40K to downtown businesses
Aurora Downtown approved small business grants totaling nearly $40,000 this week. The announcement serves as a bellwether that downtown businesses …