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Photos: Kaneland football practices for the 2025 season

The Kaneland High School football practices Monday as they prepare for the upcoming season.

By Mark Busch ●

Photos: Artists from around US at St. Charles' Plein Air starting Monday

St. Charles Plein Air - where artists paint in the open air around the area for the community to see and enjoy - runs Aug. 18 to 24 this year. Sixty artists are slated to participate this year, the second annual event. Here's a look at some of the participating artists and their work.

By Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Elburn Days

Elburn Days, the largest fundraiser of the year for the local Lions Club, kicked off Friday, Aug. 15 and ran through Sunday, Aug. 17. The history of the festival dates to 1933 and began as A Day in the Park. Now it includes carnival rides, live entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden and more.

By David Toney for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Elburn's updated Prairie Park opens

Upgrades at Elburn's Prairie Park, paid in part by a state grant, included the replacement of outdated playground equipment, greater accessibility, the addition of a rain garden and fitness stations, the extension of a path and fishing pond improvements. The work was completed in time for Elburn Days and the Run the Rails.

By David Toney for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: St. Charles students arrive for first day of new school year

Davis Elementary School in St. Charles welcomed students back Wednesday as they opened their doors for the first day of the new school year.

By Mark Black for Shaw Local News Network●