Kane County Submitted Content
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CASA Lake County awarded nearly $100K national grantMay 21, 2026 4:42 pm - CASA Lake County has been awarded a nearly $100,000 Volunteer Recruitment Grant from the National CASA/GAL Association to help expand volunteer recruitment efforts in Lake County.
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Sign up today to join Hoffman Estates’ 4th of July ParadeMay 21, 2026 3:07 pm - The village of Hoffman Estates is inviting community groups, service organizations, teams, entertainers, elected officials and others to march in its 4th of July Parade.
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Playhouse 38 stages timely political drama for America’s 250th anniversaryMay 21, 2026 1:08 pm - "We Hold These Truths," a political drama by Therese Harrold, will run May 29-31 and June 5-7 at Playhouse 38 in Geneva. The play explores tensions between patriotism and self-interest, featuring a political science senior entering real-world politics.
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Gilberts Community Days features carnival, concerts and classic carsMay 21, 2026 12:58 pm - Gilberts Community Days on May 28-31 features live music, children's activities including a petting zoo, carnival rides, and a classic car show. The annual festival also includes a Craft & Artisan Market with over 40 vendors on Saturday.
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Fox River Arts Ramble features eight art locations in St. Charles and GenevaMay 20, 2026 10:17 pm - The Fox River Arts Ramble on June 6 is a free, self-guided art tour featuring eight locations across St. Charles and Geneva, including galleries, artists' studios, and art organizations where visitors can explore and purchase various artworks.
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Riverfront Playhouse presents dark comedy ‘Sordid Lives’ during Pride monthMay 20, 2026 2:03 pm - "Sordid Lives," a black comedy about a Texas family gathering for their matriarch's funeral, opens at Riverfront Playhouse May 22, featuring Ann Keen as Latrelle and Noah Reilly as her gay son Ty who returns from New York City.
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Building speakers, building people: Harper speech and debate professor retires after 30 yearsMay 20, 2026 12:54 pm - As Harper professor Jeff Przybylo prepares to retire, the influence of his leadership with the Speech and Debate team and in the classroom continues across generations of students.
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Elgin to honor America’s 250th anniversary at Bluff City Memorial Day programMay 20, 2026 12:00 pm - Elgin's Memorial Day program on May 25 will honor the 250th anniversary of the United States with multiple ceremonies. The ceremony at Bluff City Cemetery features Christine Harmon from the Daughters of the American Revolution as keynote speaker, along with the Elgin Master Chorale, wreath laying at the Grand Army of the Republic memorial, and readings of the Gettysburg Address.
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United Methodist Church of Geneva hosts 70th Memorial Day pancake breakfastMay 20, 2026 11:17 am - United Methodist Church of Geneva is marking its 70th year of providing hot pancakes and sausage for the local community with the annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast on Monday, May 25.
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Two-day fine art show bringing over 110 artists to downtown St. CharlesMay 20, 2026 12:24 am - The 28th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will be held May 23-24 in downtown St. Charles, featuring over 110 local, national, and international artists with works available for purchase.