Deadline extended for taking part in St. Patrick’s Parade in St. Charles

The deadline to submit an entry form to be part of the St. Patrick’s Parade in St. Charles next month has been extended to Friday, Feb. 20, with 80 being the maximum number of entries accepted, organizers said.

The parade, which will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, with go along Main Street beginning at Sixth Street and concluding at Fourth Avenue in St. Charles, according to a press release about the event.

Local businesses, community groups and non-profits are encouraged to participate in this year’s parade, organizers said in the release.

To view the St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade entry form, go to www.stcstpatricksparade.com. Entries that are planning on having more than 20 walkers will need to reach out to the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967 or info@stcalliance.org for special permission and guidelines, according to the release.

Applicants sought for scholarships

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain will be awarding two $500 scholarships through the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, according to a news release.

Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents and be enrolled in a college, university or trade school for the 2026-27 academic year.

Applications are due Friday, March 13, and are available at Hain’s office, 37W755 Route 38, Suite A, St. Charles, or on the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association website, ilsheriff.org/youth-2.

Will County hosts Presidents Day Kids’ Fair

The 10th annual Presidents Day Kids’ Fair, sponsored by Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 16, at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore St., Plainfield.

Educational activities, live performances by local youth organizations, crafts, storytelling and games will be part of the event, officials said. More than 50 vendors will be in attendance to share information about local resource providers.

This year’s fair will also feature special appearances by local mascots and characters between 10 a.m. and noon, who will be available for photos. Animated TV character Bluey will appear between 10 and 11 a.m.

Admission is free. No registration is required.