Kevin Newberry

Here's what's going on around McHenry County around the Fourth of July, starting in late June and continuing beyond Independence Day.

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Kendall County:

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Will and Grundy counties.

More than 20 former Plainfield School District 202 students get employment after completing an internship with Project SEARCH.

Plano Library will host free community programs for kids and adults this summer. Summer Reading Program is underway.

Join the Oswegoland Heritage Association at noon on Saturday, July 12, to explore that era with Conversations with Farm Kids at the Little White School Museum.

Yorkville Public Library’s Adult Services Department has announced its program schedule for July.

The Lombard Garden Club has selected three Glenbard East seniors as the recipients of its 2025 scholarships. Each graduating senior will receive $2,000 toward their college expenses.

The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host the inaugural Illinois Construction Hike for Hope at 10 a.m. June 28, at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove

The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation will hold its annual Fireworks from the Fishing Pier raffle.

Bethel Learning Center of Elmhurst has named Elizabeth Higgins as its new preschool director.

Elmhurst resident Margaret Battersby Black recently was installed as the third vice president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

David Madden has appointed to fill a vacancy on the Woodridge School Distric 68 Board of Education.

The Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated three local businesses with ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

The McHenry County Conservation District invites visitors to “Find Your Wild” and join its interactive journey through the county’s public open spaces all summer long in pursuit of fun prizes.