Algonquin Submitted Content
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Dundee Township Lions Club to host Veterans Day tribute Nov. 8Oct 28, 2026 7:53 pm - On Nov. 8, the Dundee Township Lions Club will host a free Veterans Day tribute at Grafelman Park in West Dundee, featuring patriotic programs and honoring military service members. It will include displays of American flags by True Patriots Care, World War I and II re-enactments, emergency vehicle exhibitions, and performances by the Dundee Scottish Pipe Band and Echo Taps.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 28, 2026 12:23 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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Revolutionary War Patriots to be honored with Liberty Tree ceremony in St. CharlesOct 26, 2026 10:20 pm - The Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a Liberty Tree Nov. 15 at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles. A historical marker will recognize Revolutionary War Patriots who settled in and are buried in Kane County.
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Kane County judges to host 23rd annual Family Reading NightOct 26, 2026 8:19 pm - Kane County judges will host their 23rd annual Family Reading Night on Nov. 18, where they'll read bedtime stories to young children while wearing pajamas. The free event at the Kane County Law Library includes snacks and courtroom tours. It is part of a statewide initiative promoting literacy.
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Marklund’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K set for Oct. 18 in GenevaOct 14, 2026 1:24 pm - Marklund's 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll-Geneva 5K/1M fundraiser takes place Sunday, Oct. 18, in Geneva's South Mill Creek neighborhood.
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Kane County plans Randall Road bridge inspection Oct. 20Oct 14, 2026 12:31 pm - The Kane County Division of Transportation is scheduled to conduct a bridge inspection on Randall Road at Keslinger Road over the Union Pacific Railroad on Tuesday, Oct. 20
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Kane County Recycling Center in Geneva for month-long renovations starting Oct. 19Oct 14, 2026 12:25 pm - The Kane County Recycling Center in Geneva will temporarily close Monday, Oct. 19, for driveway paving and site improvements.
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Over 50 local artists featured at Art of the Land fundraiser Oct. 23-24Oct 08, 2026 6:44 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host its 18th annual Art of the Land fundraiser October 23-24 at Harvard's historic Starline Factory, featuring artwork from 50+ local artists, live music, pottery demonstrations, and appetizers
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St. Olaf Orchestra brings fall tour to Elgin Community College Oct. 10Oct 07, 2026 12:48 pm - The acclaimed St. Olaf Orchestra will perform at Elgin Community College on Oct. 10. It will present works by Strauss, Márquez, and Brahms, featuring student soloists on harp, bassoon, or piano.
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Northern Illinois and Wisconsin food banks compete in End Zone to End Hunger ChallengeOct 05, 2026 11:23 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank and Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin are competing in the End Zone to End Hunger Challenge from Oct. 5-11, with the losing CEO having to eat the rival city's signature food and admit it's better than their own.