Kate Santillan

Attendees can operate ham radios to connect with as many radio stations as possible. Ham radio exams are set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27.

The Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program named its June Tree of the Month an American Elm located at Capron United Methodist Church, 250 W. North St., Capron.

The St. Charles Public Library will offer a summer reading challenge to encourage residents to read and has other programs planned, including for Pride Month.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host several programs and events in July.

Sycamore-based Treehouse Pie Company is inviting the public to a “Strawberry Party” for residents to celebrate the start of summer.

Teens in sixth through 12th grades can celebrate start of the World Cup and the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team with a party at the DeKalb Public Library.

Resource Bank recently was named Business of the Year by the Greater Kirkland Area Chamber of Commerce.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free monthly Lunch N Learn Series for adults from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays July 8, Aug. 5, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 at Nell’s Woodland, 2000 Alexis Ave., Ottawa.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24 for community members to kick off its 76th annual Swedish Days.

Teenagers in sixth through 12th grades can help plan and create a teen escape room during planning sessions at the DeKalb Public Library.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a bingo game for teenagers in sixth through 12th grades.

Stage 212 announced tickets are available for its upcoming performance of “Sunday with Elvis Presley” at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14.

Residents can find out if they're owed any money through Illinois I-CASH unclaimed property program at a June 17 event in Carpentersville.

The Streator Public Library recently announced its upcoming programs and events for the fourth week in June.

The village of Montgomery Beautification Committee is accepting property nominations for recognition as part of its annual Floral Display Awards and Recognition Program.