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ESOs Listeners Club discussions focus on upcoming concert Benedicte Jourdois Jessie Montgomery   Updated 2/5/2021 3:15 PM The Elgin Symphony Orchestra invites classical music aficionados and those who would like to learn more about this musical genre to join them in a free, four-part online series in February. The first discussion takes place Monday, Feb 8. The ESO Listeners Club will feature livestreamed discussions with notable contemporary vocalists, composers, and musicians t...

Fire museum to host History Chat on EMS innovations Feb. 12 Aurora Regional Fire Museums next "History Chat" will discuss "Innovations from Battlefield Medicine to Modern Civilian EMS" on Friday, Feb. 12. Courtesy of Aurora Regional Fire Museum   Updated 2/5/2021 4:35 PM On Friday, Feb. 12, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum is hosting a "History Chat" on the new traveling exhibit "Innovations from Battlefield Medicine to Modern Civilian EMS," developed in partnership with the Natio...

Join us For Some Laughs as we celebrate our amazing business community at the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills (GLMV Chamber of Commerce Virtual Gala, February 18, at 7 pm via zoom.

Gorton Community Center is now offering a building-wide extra layer of protection for its patrons.

  Posted2/3/2021 7:07 PM The Dundee Library and Randall Oaks Library will welcome patrons back into their buildings starting Monday, Feb. 8. The last day for curbside pickup will be Sunday, Feb. 7. Patrons are invited back to browse and make their selections for checkout, but will be unable to linger or gather and are asked to limit their visit to 60 minutes. Social distancing procedures will be practiced, and masks will be required to enter the library. Capacity limits will be followed, and p...

Naperville Park District offers senior tax filing assistance in modified form Trained AARP Tax Aides are offering free tax filing assistance to seniors but the process has been modified to minimize contact. It will involve two 10-minute visits to the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center: the first for scanning documents and later for review and signatures. Courtesy of Naperville Park District   Updated 2/3/2021 7:39 PM Naperville Park District is offering free tax filing assis...

Apply for performing arts scholarship by April 2     Updated 2/2/2021 5:18 PM The Dennis Taylor Scholarship Foundation for the Performing Arts will be awarding college scholarships for the 2021-22 school year. The deadline for submitting application materials is Friday, April 2. Interviews will be conducted by invitation and appointment only on Saturday, April 10, via Zoom.   Awards are available to students of voice, instrument, theater and dance residing in Chicagos western subur...

Fox Valley Women to host Unity in the Community Day of Action Feb. 13 In place on the annual Fox Valley Womens March, We Can Lead Change-Fox Valley is collecting disposable diapers and nonperishable food items for local families in need. Daily Herald archive   Posted2/2/2021 7:37 PM We Can Lead Change-Fox Valley is calling on its Fox Valley Womens March supporters to "March Into Action" this February by supporting people in most need through a Unity in the Community 2021 Day of A...

2021 State of the Naperville Park District address available on ParkTalk podcast Courtesy of Naperville Park DistrictNaperville Park District opened the new 95th Street Community Plaza Splash Pad in early July.   Updated 2/1/2021 5:40 PM Continuing a recent tradition, Naperville Park District just released its fourth annual "State of the Naperville Park District Address" on its ParkTalk podcast, now available at www.napervilleparks.org/podcasts and on most podcast apps. The 2021 St...

Young artists win Illinois American Waters annual art contest   Updated 2/1/2021 5:17 PM Young artists across Illinois participated in Illinois American Waters annual art contest to illustrate the importance of reliable water service. Entries from third- to fifth-grade students captured what water service means to them. Of the many entries received, Illinois American Water chose 15 winners who earned their classrooms a $100 donation. The winning artwork can be viewed at tinyurl.com/y...