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St. Charles' new sensory garden will be a place for everyone

By Dave Heun
Jan 15, 2021 6:00 AM - The St. Charles Park District is planning a Memorial Day grand opening for its new sensory garden and inclusive playground, currently under construction in Pottawatomie Park.
'Culinary Interludes' to benefit Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra

Submitted by Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Jan 18, 2021 12:12 PM - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra is hosting "Culinary Interludes," an online cooking experience, which benefits the orchestra's students.
Aviator and motivational leader Jackie Camacho-Ruiz to jury 'Take Flight' art banner exhibit

Submitted by Rosemary Mackey
Jan 18, 2021 11:43 AM - Members of the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission are hopeful that 2021 will prove to be an inspiring year for the arts in West Chicago. As a springboard for capturing the spirit of optimism for the future, they have issued a call for art for the 2021 art banner exhibit, titled "Take Flight."
Fermilab Art & Lecture Series' Gallery Talk to explore 'Imagining Reality' Jan. 12

Submitted by Fermilab Art & Lecture Series
Jan 7, 2021 2:37 PM - On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Fermilab Art & Lecture Series will present its next virtual "Gallery Talk" on "Imagining Reality," a photographic journey with Steve Geer.
First Division Museum continues its 'Date With History' series with 'Desert Storm Air War' Jan. 14

Submitted by First Division Museum
Jan 12, 2021 10:44 AM - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton is continuing its popular "Date with History" series, viewable online. The next two programs will be "Desert Storm Air War" with historian Jim Corrigan and "Go For Broke! The 442nd Regimental Combat Team" with Neil Yamamoto.
Pastor shares stories behind your favorite Christmas songs

By Dave Heun
Dec 25, 2020 6:00 AM - "More than any other season, music is a major part of the celebration of Christmas," said the Rev. William Beckmann of Immanuel Lutheran in Aurora. Here's a look at the story behind some of those songs.
New Year's Eve 2020: Restaurant dinners to go are all the rage this year

By Caroline Linden
Dec 23, 2020 4:04 PM - Planning to ring in the New Year virtually? Consider ordering takeout this year. It will make life easier while helping a local restaurant at the same time.
Batavia High School to put on 'The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon' Dec. 23

Submitted by Diane McGarr
Dec 23, 2020 5:23 PM - The Batavia High School Drama Program will put on "The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon."
Batavia mayor shares a sneak peek at restaurant comings and goings in the upcoming year

By Dave Heun
Dec 18, 2020 6:00 AM - Fermilab's new accelerator has brought scientists from around the world to Batavia -- and they're finding some great dining choices in the city's downtown.
2020 was a big year in birding

By Jeff Reiter
Dec 18, 2020 6:00 AM - Bird watchers in 2020 enjoyed relief from pandemic stress and a flurry of rare sightings.

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Slogan: Where Tradition and Vision Meet
Population: 26,045
Year Incorporated:1833
Zip Codes:60510, 60539
Town Geo-center: 41.846562, -88.308441

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