Events Throughout Kane County Commemorate 9/11

Although this is not a complete list, the following is a sampling of some of the events being held:

• City of Elgin- The Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 9:00 a.m. on September 11 at the Hemmens Cultural Center at 45 Symphony Way. The program will feature speakers and the posting of flags by the Elgin Fire Department and Elgin Police Department Honor Guards,  the National Anthem by Larkin High School students and "Amazing Grace" will be played on the bagpipes.
  

• City of Aurora-  A 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will be held at 7:30 a.m. at the Aurora Central Fire Station, 75 N. Broadway Ave. and will feature a Presentation of Colors, Remarks of Remembrance and Reflection, and a Wreath Laying Ceremony by the Aurora Fire and Police Honor Guards.  A special Bell Tolling and Moment of Silence will be held at 7:46 a.m. CST, the minute the first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center.​
  

• ​Northern Illinois Food Bank- The Northern Illinois Food Bank ​will be holding a National Day of Service on September 11 during Hunger Action Month with packing shifts across its centers including its location in Geneva.  
  

• St. Charles Fire Department- The annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 7:30 a.m. on September 11 outside the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main Street.  The ceremony will include posting of the Fire Department Memorial Flag, posting the memorial wreath and observing a moment of silence. ​