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Rotary clubs partner with NAMI to create native pollinator garden in McHenry CountyJun 18, 2026 10:55 pm - Local Rotary Clubs partnered with NAMI to transform an unattractive building entrance into a native pollinator garden featuring over 300 plants. The project, completed during June 6-12, aims to support monarch butterflies.
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Fox Valley Toastmasters’ free event to help jobseekers June 20Jun 18, 2026 9:47 pm - Fox Valley Toastmasters is hosting a free event on June 20 at St. Charles Public Library for job seekers to practice interview skills.
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Fitness meets fresh air: How Monarch Landing turns movement into adventureJun 18, 2026 8:31 pm - Fitness specialist Ellen Coman at Monarch Landing senior living community creates adventure-based wellness programs that transform campus walks into engaging activities like the Petal Pickup Pursuit, where residents solve flower-themed riddles while collecting bouquet kits.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services to host ‘Night to End Hunger 2026’Jun 18, 2026 6:40 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services will host its annual “Night to End Hunger” fundraiser on Sept. 18 at Hotel Arista in Naperville. The event aims to raise funds for the state's largest food pantry, which serves 10,000 people weekly.
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Lake in the Hills Army veteran receives new roof through community partnershipJun 18, 2026 5:57 pm - Army veteran Kenneth Raymer was honored on Thursday, June 18, with a new roof on his Lake in the Hills home through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, a nationwide initiative that recognizes veterans by providing critical home improvements.
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Wheaton celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Field of Honor, Independence Day events, and community eventsJun 18, 2026 5:27 pm - Wheaton Park District’s celebration of America's 250th anniversary includes the Field of Honor with 2,000 flags at Seven Gables Park (June 29-July 4), a fireworks and drone show on July 3, and the traditional Independence Day Parade July 4, along with summer activities including mini golf tournaments, museum exhibits, and family fun nights.
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Antioch teen Joseph Hettich earns Eagle Scout honorJun 18, 2026 4:55 pm - Joseph Hettich of Antioch earned Scouting America's highest honor at the Eagle Scout Award June 7. For his community service project, he led 30 volunteers in completely rehabilitating the neglected acre-sized property around the Antioch Scout house.
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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awards $9.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2025Jun 18, 2026 2:40 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded $9.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2025, including $600,000 in Community Impact Grants to 20 organizations and over $3.4 million in scholarships to 569 students.
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Batavia’s River Rhapsody concert series features new food vendors and activitiesJun 17, 2026 11:23 pm - Batavia Park District's free River Rhapsody concert series runs from June 17 to Aug. 5 at the Peg Bond Center, featuring eight Wednesday performances with diverse musical styles including rock, pop, country, soul, R&B, and disco.
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Wayne Township Road District earns ‘Best-in-Class’ Award for workplace safetyJun 17, 2026 10:39 pm - Wayne Township Road District received the 2025 IPRF Member Performance Best-In-Class Award from the Illinois Public Risk Fund for exceptional performance in workers' compensation claims and risk management among 671 member agencies.