Kane County Submitted Content
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Bartlett police launch Blue Envelope Program to support drivers with autismApr 02, 2026 9:29 am - The Bartlett Police Department, in partnership with the Autism Hero Project, is launching a Blue Envelope Program, an initiative designed to support drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder during interactions with law enforcement officers and other first responders.
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Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservationApr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.
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ECC lecture series to explore archaeological lessons from Easter IslandApr 01, 2026 3:41 pm - ECC's Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series will feature "Archaeology Without Borders: Lessons from Rapa Nui (Easter Island)" on April 8, with anthropology faculty Dale Simpson sharing insights from his fieldwork and collaboration with local communities on Easter Island.
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Elgin church to feature 200-voice ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ for EasterApr 01, 2026 1:24 pm - The combined 200-voice choirs of Northwest Bible Baptist Church and Providence Baptist College will perform Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" on Sunday, April 5, to commemorate Christ's resurrection.
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Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle to lead workshop, open mic at ECCApr 01, 2026 10:24 am - On April 7, Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will visit Elgin Community College to lead a free poetry workshop and then host the Writer's Center's Open Mic Coffee House where she'll read her work and invite others to share their poetry.
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Annual Aurora Ukulele Festival returns with performances, vendors and workshopsApr 01, 2026 12:32 am - The ninth annual Aurora Ukulele Festival returns April 25-26 at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. The event features performances from prominent ukulele artists, workshops, vendors and open mic sessions.
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Join CASA Kane County at Hands Around the Courthouse April 9Mar 31, 2026 11:34 pm - CASA Kane County will host Hands Around the Courthouse on April 9 at noon at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Meet Chicago Northwest visitors bureau releases ‘Inspiration Guide’ for 8 Northwest suburbsMar 31, 2026 5:02 pm - Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW), the official convention and visitors bureau for the Northwest suburbs, has released its latest Chicago Northwest Inspiration Guide, an updated resource designed to inspire exploration across the region’s vibrant communities.
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ECC, North Central partner to support future STEM teachersMar 30, 2026 11:42 pm - Elgin Community College partnered with North Central College to expand opportunities for students pursuing STEM teaching careers through the CREATE program, which offers scholarships covering up to full attendance costs.
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Join hunt for 4,000 Easter eggs at Aurora church April 4Mar 30, 2026 11:35 pm - Redeemer Community Church in Aurora will host an outdoor Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4.