Kevin Newberry

The Joliet Slammers have nine fan giveaway dates for their 2025 season, which begins Friday at home.

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The McHenry County Mental Health Board invites parents, teachers, business leaders, community advocates and others interested to its annual town hall meeting Thursday, May 8.

The Lockport Township High School District 205 board recognized 107 students from the class of 2025 who have been named Illinois State Scholars.

Art in Wilder Park will be held May 3, 4 in Elmhurst

Three Plainfield North High School are among the 10 recipients of $2,000 scholarships from Endeavor Health Edward Hospital’s Edward Foundation.

The Crystal Lake Park District will host its annual State of the Lake meeting Thursday.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when encountering them in the wild.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is celebrating bird season with its annual bird photography competition for all ages.

The Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation is holding a raffle for a VIP graduation experience for families of graduating seniors. Deadline to enter is Wednesday.

Retired Cary-Grove High School teacher Susan Schuerr has a story in one of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and will make an appearance Saturday.