St. Charles Submitted Content
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Liberty Tree dedication celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in St. CharlesJul 03, 2026 12:14 am - Community leaders and patriotic organizations dedicated an American Elm Liberty Tree at the St. Charles Police Department on June 27 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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Funding error closes AID Living Room: Aurora’s 24/7 mental health haven goes darkJul 01, 2026 9:39 pm - The Association for Individual Development has closed its 24/7 Living Room crisis respite program in Aurora, after losing state funding due to a technical glitch. The program, which opened in January 2024, served over 1,200 individuals experiencing mental health crises and achieved a 99% success rate in avoiding hospitalizations.
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Seigle Foundation awards education grants to 12 local nonprofits, including Easterseals DuPage & Fox ValleyJul 01, 2026 12:41 pm - Seigle Foundation awarded education grants to 12 organizations including Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, Alignment Collaborative for Education, and Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois to support educational initiatives in the Elgin and Dundee area.
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Register by June 30 for early-bird rate at Kane Forest Preserve Foundation golf outingJun 29, 2026 8:30 pm - The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation will host its annual golf outing on Sept, 10 at Hughes Creek Golf Course in Elburn, with early-bird registration at $450 per foursome until June 30, then increasing to $500.
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Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship available for single parents pursuing lawJun 26, 2026 10:47 pm - The Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to single parents pursuing undergraduate or law degrees who have been affected by or advocate against domestic violence. Applications are due Aug. 1.
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Prairie Sky Quintet and local artists to perform for NAMI KDK fundraiserJun 25, 2026 5:18 pm - On July 26, NAMI KDK will host a fundraising concert in Aurora, featuring patriotic, Broadway, and classical music performances.
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St. Charles celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with July 4th concert, displaysJun 20, 2026 12:01 am - St. Charles will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a free patriotic band concert by the Fox Valley Concert Band on July 4 on 1st Street Plaza downtown, with limited seating available.
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Kane County appoints Brian Dahl to new regional transit authority board, reappoints Joe McMahon to Metra boardJun 19, 2026 11:47 pm - The Kane County Board appointed Brian Dahl to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board and Pace Suburban Bus board, while reappointing Joe McMahon to the Metra board where he has served as chair since 2024.
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From street murals to art classes: How St. Charles Arts Council transforms the cityJun 19, 2026 3:32 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council has had a passion for community and art for the past 15 years, and they are just getting started.
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Fox Valley Toastmasters’ free event to help jobseekers June 20Jun 18, 2026 9:47 pm - Fox Valley Toastmasters is hosting a free event on June 20 at St. Charles Public Library for job seekers to practice interview skills.