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Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest returns with new Family Zone and four days of live musicJun 22, 2026 12:28 am - Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest returns June 25-28 with a new Family Zone featuring crafts, activities, and photo booth opportunities. The four-day festival also includes live music performances from tribute bands and local artists.
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Community pride through preservation: How the Gifford Park Association protects Elgin’s architectural heritageJun 21, 2026 7:00 am - The Gifford Park Association is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Elgin’s historic neighborhoods. The group, founded in 1979, provides grants for home restoration, hosts monthly meetings, and organizes the annual Historic Elgin House Tour each September, showcasing significant homes to inspire preservation efforts and build community pride.
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Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley marks first year with ‘Bark in the Park’ event on July 11Jun 20, 2026 1:24 am - Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley celebrates its first anniversary with “Bark in the Park,” a free community event on July 11 featuring local vendors, dog wellness services, training demonstrations, and family activities including an owner-pet lookalike contest and donation drive for the Naperville Area Humane Society.
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Naperville nonprofit hosts youth-led environmental education events this summerJun 20, 2026 12:50 am - Accelerate Climate Solutions, a local nonprofit focused on youth education and community empowerment for climate action, announces two upcoming youth-led events in Naperville.
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Oak Brook Park District joins in 17th annual ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ on June 25Jun 20, 2026 12:15 am - The Oak Brook Park District will participate in the 17th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson on June 25, offering free 30-minute swimming and water safety lessons for children ages 3-12 at Swim Central.
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St. Charles celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with July 4th concert, displaysJun 20, 2026 12:01 am - St. Charles will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a free patriotic band concert by the Fox Valley Concert Band on July 4 on 1st Street Plaza downtown, with limited seating available.
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Kane County appoints Brian Dahl to new regional transit authority board, reappoints Joe McMahon to Metra boardJun 19, 2026 11:47 pm - The Kane County Board appointed Brian Dahl to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board and Pace Suburban Bus board, while reappointing Joe McMahon to the Metra board where he has served as chair since 2024.
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Lake Park summer civics program builds native plant rain gardenJun 19, 2026 11:45 pm - Lake Park High School’s “Civics in Action” summer program transformed a neglected courtyard into a native plant garden to support wildlife and pollinators while teaching students about environmental conservation and civic engagement.
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Friday Tours highlight conservation solutions for local communitiesJun 19, 2026 9:23 pm - McHenry County hosts educational Friday afternoon workshops showcasing Best Management Practices for sustainable resource management, featuring tours of local projects and expert guidance on implementing cost-saving environmental solutions for communities and facilities.
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From street murals to art classes: How St. Charles Arts Council transforms the cityJun 19, 2026 3:32 pm - The St. Charles Arts Council has had a passion for community and art for the past 15 years, and they are just getting started.