McHenry County Submitted Content
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Welcoming Advent: Aurora church kicks off holiday season with hanging of greensNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - Garlands, a giant wreath, and artificial yule trees decorated Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora on Sunday, Nov. 19, during a Hanging of the Greens celebration. A ...
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Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills gives out 200 Thanksgiving mealsNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - While the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner may be down from last year, many families are still struggling to pay for their meal. With the help of Jewel/Osco in Huntley and...
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The Venue to show 'The Last Waltz' on Nov. 25Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Venue, a live music performance space in Aurora, will host a special screening of "The Last Waltz" on Nov. 25, the same day it was filmed - 47 years later. As part o...
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Thousands turn out for Aurora Winter Lights FestivalNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Aurora kicked off the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 people were in downtown Aurora on Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual W...
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Giving Tuesday: Eat Portillo's, benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Nov. 28Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Portillo's Restaurant in Batavia will host a benefit for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the restaura...
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Fox Valley Brass Band hosts 'Holiday Traditions' Dec. 10Nov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Brass Band, a 30-piece ensemble, continues its 2023-24 season on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. "Holiday Traditions" will be ce...
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Two local churches join for 'Appalachian Winter' Christmas cantataNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Come and experience an unforgettable musical presentation of "Appalachian Winter, A Christmas Cantata" by Joseph Martin. Accompanied by a full chamber orchestra, it wil...
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Harper College Men's and Women's Cross Country teams sweep nationalsNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - The Harper College Women's and Men's Cross Country teams each won national titles at the 2023 NJCAA Division III Cross Country Championships in Huntsville, Alabama. It's...
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P.E.O. food drive benefits Schaumburg recipientNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Members of a local Schaumburg charitable organization showed their Thanksgiving spirit early with a food drive. Members of the Chapter P-LK of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic ...
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ECC dual credit student Olivia Opalinski finds her opening in the performing artsNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Last spring, Elgin Community College student Olivia Opalinski of Carpentersville decided to try something new. She auditioned for the ECC Theatre Department's productio...