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Author: Fox Valley Magazine
Gilberts Community Days is the Village of Gilberts’ annual festival to bring residents, visitors, and businesses together in a weekend-long celebration of community and fun. Live musical entertainment on stage, free children’s activities including a petting zoo, a carnival full of rides and games, local food and drinks, and a classic car show highlight the four-day extravaganza. Admission is free. Carnival lovers will have the venue to themselves as Gilberts Community Days begins at 6pm on Thursday, May 30. The festival kicks in to full gear on Friday at 5pm. Saturday hours are noon-10pm and Sunday hours are noon-8pm. Headlining…
The South Elgin Panton Mill Park Summer Concert Series kicks off Wednesday with Modern Day Romeos taking the stage at Panton Mill Park. Now in its 22nd year, MDR has remained a top drawing party band with impressive numbers in any venue or festival and entertaining many at weddings and corporate events. All six of its members have come together from different musical backgrounds to create one of the most fun, unique and high-energy shows that you can experience locally. The musical selection of MDR is about as wide as it gets. The spectrum includes motown classics, classic rock treasures,…
A signature sign of summer in Aurora is here again. The Aurora Farmers Market opens it’s 112th season this Saturday, June 1, in downtown Aurora. Every Saturday morning from June 1 through October 5, patrons can visit the state’s oldest farmers market from 8am to 12pm at Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St., across from Aurora City Hall. Dozens of familiar farmers and fan favorites will be joined by new vendors to offer something for everyone in the family. Visitors can enjoy a Saturday morning shopping at the marketing, eating, listening to live music, and visiting downtown businesses. A…
A former DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney has been arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly threatening two Illinois State Representatives and their families via social media. According to a press release from United States Attorney’s Office Central District, the complaint alleges that on March 17, 2024, the Illinois State Police were contacted by two Illinois State Representatives about a threat that they had received via the social media company X, formerly known as Twitter. The social media post stated, “Our patience grows short with you. The day we put your kids’ feet first into a woodchipper so we…
Kanecountyconnects.com On Monday, May 27th, Geneva Township will observe Memorial Day by paying tribute to the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. This unique and longstanding tradition places ceremonial 3’ X 5’ American flags at the graves of 15 military personnel who were killed in action and laid to rest in Geneva Township cemeteries. Those killed in action served in the Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, and the Vietnam War. Additionally, in remembrance of township citizens who lost their lives in service but are buried elsewhere, a poignant tribute of 23 flags will be displayed at the plaza…
Join the VFW Post 3873, American Legion Post 43, and the Naperville Municipal Band for their annual Memorial Day observance. Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at the following times and locations: 7:45 am – CDR Dan Shanower/9-11 Memorial at City Hall 8:15 am – G.A.R. Monument in Naperville Cemetery (south side of cemetery) 8:35 am – Veterans Park (100 E. Gartner Road) 9:00 am – Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery (911 North Avenue) 9:25 am – Burlington Square (307 N. Ellsworth Street) The annual Memorial Day Parade is scheduled to kick-off from…
The City of Elgin will commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in its Memorial Day remembrance on Monday. For further information, including possible weather-related changes, visit www.elginmemorialday.org Bluff City Cemetery, 11:00 a.m. 945 Bluff City Blvd. ElginThis year’s program will pay tribute to the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The keynote speaker will be Jill Smith, Army Veteran and Senior Vice Commander of Elgin American Legion Post #57. This program will also feature the Elgin Master Chorale and the Northwest Baptist Academy Band. Students with the Fox Valley Young Marines will continue the long held tradition of reading Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and…
An Aurora man is in custody after being charged with the kidnapping of a 17-year-old in Aurora. Early Wednesday afternoon, police were notified by the victim that she had been kidnapped in the area of Illinois Avenue and Orchard Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and learned the victim was walking in a nearby neighborhood when a man, unknown to her, began following her. As she walked on the sidewalk in the 700 block of Orchard Avenue, the man quickly grabbed her from behind, covered her mouth with his hand, and dragged her away from the sidewalk. The victim was able…
With the theme “Remembrance and Respect,” Aurora will celebrate the 156th anniversary of Memorial Day during the 2024 Aurora Memorial Day Parade, which will step off at 10am on Monday, May 27, 2024. The parade, which will include marching bands from East Aurora High School, West Aurora High School, Metea Valley High School, Granger Middle School, Hill Middle School, and Still Middle School, along with the Aurora Roosevelt American Legion Band, will begin at the intersection of Benton and River streets. It will head east on Benton, north on Broadway, west on Downer Place, and end at River Street. The…
