Kane County
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Club 120 launches Speaker Series with aging and planning programOct 05, 2026 4:13 pm - Award-winning author, speaker, and entrepreneur Sue Salach-Cutler will speak on “Age and Pro Active Planning” at the first Club 120 “Community Spotlight Speakers Series” on Oct. 14.
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Blackberry Township seeks new clerkOct 05, 2026 3:15 pm - Blackberry Township is seeking a new clerk to replace Carmella Hummell, who resigned.
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Streamwood welcomes Gold Star 500 at Veterans MemorialOct 05, 2026 2:39 pm - The village of Streamwood welcomed more than 60 participants in the 10th Annual Gold Star 500 at ride’s conclusion at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial on Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Lake County Board District 1 candidates square off for open seatOct 05, 2026 2:38 pm - Republican John Muellner and Democrat Jose Martinez are facing off for the seat of outgoing Lake County Board member Linda Pedersen, with Muellner pledging to check “egregious government overreach” and Martinez pointing to his blue-collar background and political experience.
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Hanover Township to host shred event Oct. 10 in BartlettOct 05, 2026 1:12 pm - Hanover Township will host a community shred event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 or until the trucks have reached capacity at the William Tiknis Campus, 250 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett.
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See over 120 scarecrows at St. Charles Scarecrow WeekendOct 05, 2026 12:16 pm - The 41st annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend returns Oct. 9-11 with free family activities including a contest featuring over 120 scarecrow entries across four categories that visitors can vote on while exploring downtown displays.
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Young artist’s ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ sculpture unveiled as Elgin's America 250 sculptureOct 05, 2026 11:59 am - Elgin will unveil “Pursuit of Happiness,” a permanent public sculpture created by 12-year-old Nathan Adeosun, on Oct. 10. The artwork commemorates America's 250th anniversary.
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Family working on renaissance of Elgin Lanes, celebrating new chapter in businessOct 05, 2026 10:21 am - Elgin Lanes is having a renaissance under its new ownership. Fanny Kwok-Ng purchased Elgin Lanes at 401 Shepard Drive in February 2025. The family has been revamping the bowling alley over the last year and is celebrating its new chapter.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 5-17Oct 05, 2026 10:20 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, home composting, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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Boys soccer notes: Rivalry matches take center stage in Palatine, GrayslakeOct 05, 2026 9:00 am - It was a week when boys soccer fans were treated to two crosstown rivalry matches, beginning with the long running Kinsella Cup contest featuring Fremd and Palatine.