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Proposals for Aurora art murals due March 1     Posted2/16/2021 9:47 PM Aurora Public Art has updated the dimensions of one project and issued a reminder for a variety of 2021 projects. Themes and locations include a "Mexican Folk Art" mural on a railroad viaduct wall, "Local Architecture" on utility boxes, and "Diversity in Technology" on a second-story wall. Proposals for all three projects are due at noon Monday, March 1. Artists are encouraged to visit Public Arts website for li...

  Posted2/17/2021 10:08 AM While public water systems are tested regularly, testing private wells is the responsibility of the owner. If you have a well and would like to find out what is in your water, Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District and Kane County Farm Bureau offer an annual testing program.   Test kits for nitrates, pesticides and metals will be available for purchase Feb 22- March 5. A nitrate kit can be purchased for $45 that checks water samples for nitrate, nitrite, a...

Vernon Hills Park president receives statewide recognition David Doerhoefer, Vernon Hills Park District president   Updated 2/17/2021 1:30 PM David Doerhoefer, president of the Vernon Hills Park District, recently received a Master Board Member Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. Doerhoefer received the honor through his involvement in the IAPD Board Member Development Program, which recognizes committee involvement, pursuit of board member educational opportunit...

The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold its third drive-thru Kids Pop-Up free food giveaway on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Enjoy deals, boost businesses during McHenry County Restaurant Week Feb. 19-28 The Cowboy Burger will be among the featured fare at Cullom Knoll in McCullom Lake during McHenry County Restaurant Week, Feb. 19-28. At least 18 restaurants are participating this year. For the complete list, visit mchenrycorestaurantweek.com. Courtesy of Kelsey Adams of K-Adams Foto   Updated 2/17/2021 12:57 PM Area foodies will have even more to salivate over during this years McHenry County Restaur...

Littlest Disciples Preschool taking registration   Posted2/17/2021 1:01 PM First Congregational Church of Dundee is currently accepting enrollment for Littlest Disciples Preschool. The early education program year begins Sept. 8 and 9. Prepare your child for elementary school success and make learning fun all in a Christian environment with a small student-teacher ratio.   Preschool for 2-year-olds and young 3-year-olds (PK2/3) meets on Mondays and Wednesdays and/or Tuesdays and Thu...

  Posted2/17/2021 9:50 AM The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, a 60-plus member auditioned community chorale, is seeking a music director. The chorale performs a wide range of music including modern, pop, jazz, Broadway, and classical. The group recently celebrated 35 years of bringing beautiful music to the western suburbs of Chicago.   Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at College Church, 335 E. Seminary, Wheaton. The chorale presents two concerts yearly, once during the Chri...

Apply now for Fall 2021 College of DuPage scholarships The College of DuPage Foundation is offering new scholarships, including the Rishi Vocational Scholarship and the Yadava Autism Student Scholarship. Courtesy of College of DuPage   Updated 2/15/2021 7:54 PM More than 125 scholarships are available representing more than 348 awards totaling more than $457,000. Scholarships are offered based on academic achievement, field of study, financial need and population. The deadline to...

Bartlett Parks vice president elected to state board of trustees Lori Palmer, Bartlett Park District vice president and Illinois Association of Park Districts vice chairman Courtesy of Bobbie Jo Hill   Updated 2/16/2021 9:33 AM Lori Palmer, vice president of the Bartlett Park District, was recently elected vice chairman of the Illinois Association of Park Districts board of trustees. As vice chairman, Palmer will assist the association with its mission of advancing Illinois park ...

Date with History to explore a lesser known aspect of Operation Desert Storm At the next virtual "Date with History," get a boots-on-the-ground perspective of the largest U.S. artillery bombardment since World War II with author and retired Col. L. Scott Lingamfelter in "Desert Redleg: Artillery Warfare in the First Gulf War." Courtesy of First Division Museum   Updated 2/16/2021 2:03 PM The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton continues its "Date with History" serie...