Kane County Events Commemorate 9/11
September 11, 2025, marks the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives in New York City, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Kane County communities will host several public events to honor the victims and heroes of that day:
Elgin – Patriot Day Ceremony
West Steps of City Hall, 150 Dexter Court
Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m.
The City of Elgin will hold its annual Patriot Day remembrance featuring remarks from Mayor David Kaptain, Fire Chief Robert Cagann, Police Commander Heather Lencioni, and American Legion Post 57 Commander Dennis Beach. Police Chaplain Al Keating and Fire Chaplain Ed Hunter will offer prayers. Fire and Police honor guards will post and retire the colors.
The public may attend in person or watch via the city’s YouTube and Facebook pages. In case of rain, the ceremony will move to the Hemmens Cultural Center.
Aurora – 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Central Fire Station, 75 N. Broadway
Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:30 a.m.
The City of Aurora and its Fire Department will honor the lives lost and acts of heroism during the attacks. The program includes remarks from city leaders, the tolling of the bell, and a moment of silence at 7:46 a.m. All community members are welcome.
St. Charles – 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main Street
Thursday, Sept. 11, 7:30 a.m.
The St. Charles Fire Department will hold its annual remembrance with the posting of the Memorial Flag, the placing of a wreath, and a moment of silence to honor victims and heroes.
Carpentersville – Patriot Day Ceremony
Station 91, Spring Street and Riverfront Park
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
The Village of Carpentersville invites the community to join in remembrance. To honor the lives lost, 403 U.S. flags will be displayed at Station 91, along Spring Street, and throughout Riverfront Park.
The ceremony will include a Presentation of Colors by the Local Honor Guard, the National Anthem, and an invocation from Pastor Phil. Village President John Skillman and Fire Chief William Anaszewicz will also share reflections, followed by closing remarks to bring the community together in remembrance.
Sugar Grove – 9/11 Presentation with Mike Fagel
Sugar Grove Public Library, 10 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
sgpl.org | 630-466-4686
Thursday, Sept. 11, 6–7:30 p.m.
Mike Fagel will mix stark personal testimony—the dust, fatigue, the equipment—with leadership insight on the massive, hazardous recovery at Ground Zero. Through photos, artifacts, health cases, and operational plans, he shows the human and strategic cost of that day, urging continual readiness and respect for what was lost and learned.
Preview: Watch on YouTube
To add a 9/11 commemoration event, email Kane County Connects at kanecountyconnects@kanecountyil.gov.
