Kate Santillan

Woodland Elementary and Junior High schools recently announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

Gifts and Amor, 103 E. Wilson St., Batavia, is a Guerra’s Leather stand-alone store which carries a selection of leather belts, wallets, bags, boots, hats, stuffed animals, children gifts, and party supplies.

The Aurora Regional Fire Museum recently was presented a Corporate Responsibility Award by Camp I Am Me by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance.

The Aurora Police Department recently launched the Senior Safety and Resources Unit to strengthen the department’s connections with the elderly and protect seniors from scams and crimes.

DeKalb County area communities have announced Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours for Oct. 31.

Kane County area communities have announced Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours set for Oct. 31. Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood:

La Salle-Peru Township High School senior Claire Boudreau was named the 2025-26 Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award winner.

La Salle-Peru Township High School senior Madelaine Johns was named the 2025-26 Sons of the American Revolution Citizenship Award winner.

The Rotary Club of Mendota recently partnered with United Way of Illinois Valley to install a Born Learning Trail on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Blackstone Park, 300 Fourth Ave., Mendota.

The academy was awarded an overall A grade for 2026.

Holy Cross School in Mendota recently announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

Dermatique Laser and Skin in Geneva recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as a medical spa and laser clinic.

Steve McClone of West Dundee and Stacy Iwanicki of Wonder Lake recently were inducted into the Illinois Conservation Foundation’s Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.

The Fort du Rocher Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Oct. 11 at the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle, with Regent Beverly Richardson presiding.

The Peru Public Library, 1409 11th St., will host several events and programs in November.