Kate Santillan

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently announced that select Illinois community colleges are eligible to apply for a grant funding advanced workforce training facilities.

Kane County Audubon will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this winter. Here’s what’s happening in February:

State Senator Don DeWitte, R–St. Charles, will hold his sixth annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive to spread connection and kindness to seniors. The drive will accept cards through Feb. 6.

The Geneva Police Department is warning residents of a scam where the department’s phone is being “spoofed” to make the calls appear legitimate.

CHIP IN Batavia will partner with the Batavia Public Library to hold their annual Prom Dress Collection Drive and Giveaway for students to enjoy prom regardless of income status.

The city of Geneva will offer police station tours as part of a public education process for the upcoming public safety referendum.

The St. Charles Public Library will hold its annual preschool fair for families with children to learn about preschool options.

The training will teach participants how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness or substance use disorders. Training is offered to residents, school staff, businesses and organizations.

Kaneland School District 302 will partner with employee associations to hold a Spread the Love Food Drive to support community families experiencing food insecurity.

Chapter DX of P.E.O. International recently partnered with Jazz in Progress to hold a monetary and food donations collection during the band’s third annual Christmas concert.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a hygge program as part of its Hygge Happiness series this month. Hygge is a Danish word used to describe the creation of a cozy, warm and inviting atmosphere.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for community members to learn how to transcribe the National Archives original documents as part of the America 250 initiative.

Applications are available for KVAL’s 55th annual Northern Illinois Art Show

Aurora’s St. George Byzantine Catholic Church will host the Pilgrimage of the Bishops, including sacred relics of martyred bishops, in January.

Aurora will launch a Pets For Vets Program that will waive adoption fees for one cat or dog for Illinois veterans.