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Tap into history at a free informational event at an event hosted by the Downers Grove Historical Society and the village of Downers Grove at 7 p.m. Sept. 24.

The new festival will feature local, regional and national blues and Americana musicians, along with plenty of craft beer and other beverages from local breweries.

Opinion from our editorial board: Rep. Fritts still has a choice. He can continue down the path of performative grievance, or he can rejoin the Chamber, roll up his sleeves, and get back to work. The Sauk Valley is stronger when all voices are at the table, including his.

The Midwest Hops and Hot Sauce Festival is a celebration of bold flavors and local craft culture, bringing together beer lovers, spice enthusiasts and foodies.

Season features renowned soloists, powerful masterworks by Brahms, Gershwin, Strauss, Grieg, Coleman, Dvořák and more.

Bond with your little one while exploring yoga, based on your favorite children’s books at the Yorkville Library.

The DeKalb Township will host a Wise and Well Senior Summit to inform, connect and support seniors.

Montini Catholic Football in Lombard will hold a special celebration honoring the 10-year anniversary of its 2015 championship season.

Community members experiencing memory loss and their care partners will be able to attend a memory cafe at the DeKalb Public Library.

The Lombard Historical Society, in partnership with Brew Avenue Events, will hold its 4th Annual Food Truck Social Fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 at 23 West Maple St. in downtown Lombard.

The city of Wheaton Community Relations Commission invites the community to attend the Wheaton Block Party, a free, family-friendly event frm noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 20. at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave.

The Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County, along with the DuPage County Recorder’s Office will host the annual Veterans Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 26.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a “Returning to Romance through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction” watch party for adults and teens ages 16 and older featuring romance book author Casey McQuiston.

The Sycamore Public Library will partner with the DeKalb County History Center to hold its final story time for the summer.

Starting at 11:30 a.m. and served until supplies last, enjoy a complimentary hot dog meal as a thank you for being part of the Koeller Forreston Hardware family.