Shaw Local News Network

After the ride, The Bike Rack we will be serving free food and drinks at the shop in St. Charles.

Prevent Child Abuse America has announced that the Healthy Families America affiliate, Sinnissippi Centers Inc., has been accredited as a provider of high-quality home visiting services to pregnant families and families with infants and young children.

Clifton Baptist Church is hosting an autumn fest and craft show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 13 behind the church, 390 S. Forest in Clifton.

New deputies Josh Whitley, Juventino Aguirre, Luke Lanehart and Anas Mirza were sworn in on Aug. 27 by Kendall County Undersheriff Bobby Richardson.

Blackberry Smoke will rock the Rialto in downtown Joliet on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Relive the timeless music of Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake this fall.

The zoo's Frontera Farm-to-Table Dinner is Sept. 12, while Oktoberfest is set for Sept. 28. Many additional events are also scheduled throughout the season.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The DeKalb Public Library will host two produce swaps for residents to shop for and swap produce.

The Yorkville volleyball team finished in fourth place at the Metea Valley Tournament that concluded Saturday.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held at the Plano Library during regular library hours from Saturday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Sept. 6

Through this initiative, in partnership with the Dixon Rural Fire Department, the organization was able to purchase 13 kits to be distributed to schools in Dixon, Sterling and Rock Falls.

The Cadet Corps mentors young adults who aspire to become the next generation of law enforcement professionals.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a watershed stewardship program for community members in September at locations in Genoa and Sycamore.

One new addition will be Uzu Revolving Sushi, which is a dine-in restaurant with a fresh take on rotary sushi. The restaurant is expected to open this Fall.