Looking Back at history during the week of Oct. 22, 2025

The Somonauk Public Library District will host an anniversary celebration and local author fair next month to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

The Ellwood House Museum will offer nighttime flashlight tours for community residents this weekend to look around the museum after dark.

Looking Back at history during the week of Oct. 15, 2025

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will open its 24th concert season with a performance to honor the late William “Bill” Schulze" of Elburn, a fellow musician and friend of the band, according to a news release.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and the Kishwaukee Family YMCA will hold a “Fall and Injury Prevention” presentation as part of its Lunch and Learn educational series.

The DeKalb Salvation Army is accepting registration for its annual Thanksgiving food box for needy families to receive food for the holidays.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center recently was awarded a grant from the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary to create a museum children’s activity area.

Elementary school students will be able to participate in a school-related game, activity, or craft during a DeKalb Public Library drop-in event.