Burlington Submitted Content
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2026 Holiday Happenings guideSep 10, 2026 9:38 am - Nonprofits and community organizations can submit their Thanksgiving 5Ks, craft fairs, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfasts with Santa, or other family events for free by Sept. 25 on the Daily Herald's online calendar.
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Kane County seeks applicants for Ethics Commission vacancySep 09, 2026 11:44 pm - Kane County seeks a volunteer for its five-member Ethics Commission that reviews unethical conduct allegations against county board members, the chair, and employees through investigations, hearings, and recommendations for disciplinary action or fines.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month with call for volunteersSep 09, 2026 11:36 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank joins Hunger Action Month this September, serving 570,000 neighbors monthly across 13 counties, exceeding peak COVID-era demand with 98 million meals distributed in fiscal year 2026.
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Central Kane County League plans National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events for studentsSep 08, 2026 11:22 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is planning National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events with Oswego East High School and Waubonsee Community College.
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Voices Unlimited Chorus begins fall rehearsals for upcoming holiday concertSep 08, 2026 10:06 pm - Voices Unlimited Chorus begins fall rehearsals on Sept. 15 for their annual holiday concert titled "Sing We Now of Christmas!" with practices held Tuesdays at Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin.
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Second Fox River Trail detour needed for wastewater construction project in GenevaSep 04, 2026 3:42 pm - The Fox River Trail in Geneva will face a second closure on its west side starting Sept. 14 for approximately two months due to sanitary sewer construction. Trail users will need to detour via South Third Street and South Street.
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Autoharpist Bryan Bowers returns to Highland Avenue Coffeehouse stage Sept. 11Sep 03, 2026 10:07 pm - Gifted singer-songwriter and autoharpist Bryan Bowers will delight folk music lovers at Elgin’s Highland Avenue Coffeehouse on Friday, Sept. 11.
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Elgin to hold Patriot Day ceremony marking 25th anniversary of 9/11Sep 02, 2026 10:46 am - Elgin will hold a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 at city hall to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, featuring prayers from police and fire chaplains, honor guard presentations, and the national anthem performed by Larkin High School vocalists.
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Elgin Vineyard offers free 12-week Alpha CourseSep 01, 2026 11:38 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin will host Alpha, a 12-week program exploring Christianity and life questions through informal discussions, beginning Sept. 8 and running through Dec. 8 on Tuesday evenings
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Kane County approves energy efficiency initiative to help lower utility billsAug 31, 2026 10:17 pm - Kane County launches a $100,000 Energy Audit & Rebate Program to help unincorporated residents reduce utility bills through professional home energy audits and weatherization rebates.