Shaw Local News Network

Breakfast with Jesus begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Albany United Methodist Church, and the Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park is open to visitors through Dec. 30.

Gwendolyn Baker and Paul Baker of Stillman Valley and Shawn Clinton and Alaina Haas of Byron were recently named to the fall 2025 dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University.

University of Illinois Extension will host its second annual Agronomy Summit Feb. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn will present its first community meeting of the new year on Jan. 15, which will include the State of the Village presentation

Wheaton has partnered with Recycle Coach, an online platform which connects residents with local recycling and garbage disposal information.

Elmhurst University alumna Alyssa De Jesus recently was among the winners of a nationwide contest for independent filmmakers, with her heartwarming comedy “40 Before 40.”

The Downers Grove Park District invites the community to jumpstart the new year at Fit Fest 2026, an activity-packed morning showcasing everything 4500 Fitness has to offer.

The Dunn Museum in Libertyville is partnering with Bernie’s Book Bank to host a book drive supporting local children, Dec. 26 through Jan. 19.

Westmont's updated water distribution rates will go into effect starting late in January

The Glen Ellyn Park District will hold the Last Chance Burn on Dec. 31, a morning of group fitness classes designed to get participants moving while supporting the Glen House Food Pantry.

DuPagePads will begin offering an overnight warming site at their Access Center, 703 W. Liberty Dr. in Wheaton.

The Rochelle Township High School Speech team competed in the Byron Christmas Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 20. The team placed third out of the 13 teams participating.

Bureau County Christmas For Kids provided gifts to 160 families with 410 children from western Bureau County on Dec. 13 at Princeton Wesleyan Church.

The La Salle Public Library has scheduled multiple events for January, including a video game tournament, movie screenings and writing activities.

The First Fridays Open Mic presents its monthly show at the Oregon VFW on Friday, Jan. 2.