Kevin Newberry

Family bingo, swimming lessons, bumper bowling, walking club, pickleball and Parents’ Day Out are among the fall programs offered by the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association

A new Illinois law will allow victims of trafficking or exploitation as minors more time to bring forth charges.

The Lombard Historical Society and Lombard Historic Preservation Commission invite the public to a Victorian afternoon from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at Lombard Cemetery

Experience how nature fuels creativity during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Festival of Arts Through Nature from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23

The Grove Foundation’s 2025 annual grant program is now open and accepting applications

The Downers Grove Public Library Foundation invites the community to its Art After Dark Fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4, at the library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove.

The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present Start the Year with Organizational Skills for School Success with authors Kristen Jacobsen and Sarah Ward at noon and 7 p.m. Aug. 21, via Zoom.

Montini Catholic High School has announced that several of its students were awarded college scholarships at its Celebration of Excellence Award Ceremony

Midwestern University has announced the appointment of Sarah Radtke as dean of the College of Health Sciences for its Downers Grove Campus.

Illinois Senate Bill 1446 is a bipartisan measure to ensure the tracking of the manner of death of all Illinois firefighters, including suicide and various types of cancer.

Midwestern University has appointed Dr. Brianne N. Hobbs as the new dean of the Chicago College of Optometry.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites photographers of all skill levels to enter its 2025 photo contest. The contest is open through Sept. 1.

DuPagePads will hold the 23rd annual Rock & Bowl to End Homelessness event from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Road in Wheaton.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office conducted a focused traffic safety campaign from July 8 to Aug. 1 to remind motorists that “Speeding Catches Up With You” and encourage safer driving habits.

The village of Fox River Grove has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.