Kevin Newberry

The Kendall County Health Department recommends the following cooling centers for those who will be active outdoors during this period of intense heat.

Midwestern University's Downers Grove campus has been recognized as a Carnegie Research University

Elmhurst University has announced that Keri Anne Alioto as its new vice president of student affairs.

The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $800,000 to support enhanced amenities in Phase 1 of the Glen Ellyn Downtown Community Park.

The Glen Ellyn Park District has announced the return of Sensory Swim nights

Come out for BYOB Bingo, enjoy a Friday Food Truck event or celebrate Father's Day with free fishing days at Will County forest preserves.

Crystal Lake Mayor Haig Haleblian declared June Service League of Crystal Lake Centennial Month as the organization marks 100 years. A June 21 celebration is planned at The Dole.

The McHenry-Wonder Lake Lions Club recently awarded $13,000 to organizations serving the blind and visually impaired and other community organizations.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 has announced that 19 of its students have been named recipients of the Joliet Region Hawk Education Scholarship.

The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation has announced the Ervin J. LeCoque University Center Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship for an MCC grad to attend the University Center in Woodstock.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 congratulated retiring employees who collectively worked for the district for 257 years.

Minooka Community High School’s committee for the Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025 inductees.

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C recognized its April 2025 Students of the Month at its monthly board meeting.

Friends of the Fox River and the Fabulous Fox Water Trail invite the public to join El Cardunal, a new, six-mile community paddle event from Algonquin to East Dundee, that takes place in June.

The Crystal Lake Nature Center's Butterly House is opening Saturday, and a see-through beehive can also now be viewed by visitors.