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True Patriots Care to place over 1,500 wreaths on veteran graves in Dundee Township cemeteries

Submitted by True Patriots Care
Oct 30, 2026 10:26 pm - True Patriots Care aims to place over 1,500 wreaths at Dundee Township cemeteries on Dec. 19 for National Wreaths Across America Day, marking their fourth year participating in this program that honors fallen veterans across 6,000 locations nationwide.
Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this season

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
Oct 30, 2026 3:49 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank is distributing 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this season to help families in need enjoy traditional holiday meals. The 27th annual distribution program begins Nov. 7 at Elgin Community College
Kane County seeks applicants for ethics commission vacancy

Submitted by Kane County Public Information Office
Oct 28, 2026 10:13 pm - Kane County is seeking a qualified volunteer to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Commission, which reviews complaints alleging violations of the Kane County Ethics Ordinance.
CASA Kane County hosts 14th annual Super Heroes Luncheon to support foster care advocacy

Submitted by CASA Kane County
Oct 28, 2026 9:29 pm - On Nov. 5, CASA Kane County will host its 14th annual Super Heroes Luncheon at Waubonsee Community College to raise awareness about advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Deadline to register is Nov. 4.
Dundee Township Lions Club to host Veterans Day tribute Nov. 8

By Jim McClung, Dundee Township Lions Club
Oct 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.
Weekend guide to craft fairs

Daily Herald report
Oct 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.
St. Paul UCC in Barrington continues Thanksgiving tradition this November

Submitted by St. Paul UCC
Oct 28, 2026 11:29 am - St. Paul United Church of Christ invites the community to help bring food relief to area families during the Thanksgiving holiday season.
Des Plaines couple honored at Lutheran Social Services’ 45th True Friend benefit

By Chris James, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Oct 27, 2026 12:48 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen of Des Plaines received Lutheran Social Services’ True Friend Award for their decades of service, including David’s leadership roles and Julie’s work with educational advocacy and LSSI’s Women’s Network.
Elgin’s Going Dutch Festival returns Nov. 6-8, showcasing female and nonbinary artists

Submitted by Side Street Studio Arts
Oct 27, 2026 12:48 am - Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin hosts the 16th annual Going Dutch Festival from Nov. 6-8, celebrating female and nonbinary artists across dance, theater, music, visual art, and interdisciplinary performance with local, regional, and traveling artists.
Revolutionary War Patriots to be honored with Liberty Tree ceremony in St. Charles

By Christine Harmon, Elias Kent Kane Chapter DAR
Oct 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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