Will County Submitted Content
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Bridge Communities to host pickleball tournament to support homeless familiesJul 16, 2026 12:01 am - Bridge Communities will host a Pickleball Tournament on Aug. 1 at Pickled! Wheaton to support families facing homelessness. Deadline to register is July 28 or until spots are filled.
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Six decades of pop hits at Naper Nights on July 17-18Jul 15, 2026 1:25 pm - Travel through pop music history from The Beatles to Bruno Mars, enjoy a tribute to The Doobie Brothers, and more at Naper Settlement’s Naper Nights on July 17-18.
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Christmas in July: Why holiday spirit shouldn’t be limited to DecemberJul 15, 2026 12:53 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos suggests embracing Christmas traditions year-round, including gift-giving, sending cards, hosting meals, and maintaining decorations as ways to spread joy beyond December.
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B Jolly Foundation to host its first walkathon to benefit local special needs familiesJul 14, 2026 6:37 pm - The B Jolly Foundation will host its first walkathon on Aug. 8 at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton to raise funds for children with special needs and their families.
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Community gathers at Elgin History Museum to mark 250 years since Declaration’s first public readingJul 13, 2026 9:36 pm - The Elgin History Museum hosted a community reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026, as part of a nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of its first public readings in 1776.
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Submit your craft fair or holiday bazaar for the Fall Fun guide by MondayJul 13, 2026 9:20 pm - The Daily Herald is offering free listings in its Fall Fun guide for local nonprofit and religious groups hosting fall bazaars, craft shows, and holiday markets from Aug. 24 through the fall.
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Today’s the deadline for submissions to Fall Fun & Getaways GuideJul 13, 2026 3:03 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 23 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is Monday, July 13.
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Naperville’s EcoRise wraps up free environmental summer camp for youthJul 13, 2026 11:31 am - EcoRise, a student-led nonprofit in Naperville, is wrapping up its free summer environmental literacy camp. The final session on July 18 prepares for the Green Dream Challenge, where student teams will pitch sustainability innovations to city leaders for a $750 prize pool.
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Naperville youth create change with local upcycling educationJul 10, 2026 5:54 pm - Accelerate Climate Solutions, a youth nonprofit, is hosting "Remake the Future: A Repair and Upcycling Extravaganza" on Aug. 1 in Naperville. The free event offers repair stations for clothing, electronics, jewelry, furniture, and bicycles, plus workshops on sustainable living, upcycling crafts, and knife sharpening services.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church launches ‘Holy Grounds’ coffee ministry in AuroraJul 08, 2026 2:06 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora launches "Holy Grounds" coffee ministry on July 11-12, offering free coffee before and after worship.