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  • August 1, 2026

    Back to School Fair

    9 AM - 1 PM

    606 E. Court St., Kankakee, IL 60901

     

    August 1, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Back to School Health & Resource Fair

    11 PM - 3 PM

    9915 S. Evans, Chicago, IL 60619

     

    August 1, 2026

    Under the Big Top Community Baby Shower

    11 AM - 3 PM

    4063 Frank Scott Pkwy, Belleville, IL 62223

     

    August 1, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Back to School Health & Resource Fair

    9 AM - 11 AM

    1221 E. Condit St., Decatur, IL 62521

     

    August 2, 2026

    Hoops For Health

    12 PM - 5 PM

    420 N. Wabash Ave. #500, Chicago, IL 60611

     

    August 2, 2026

    Community Backpack Giveaway

    1 PM - 5 PM

    524 Kent St., Rockford, IL 61102

     

    August 3, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    10 AM - 12 PM

    2239 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703

     

    August 4, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    1 PM - 3 PM

    639 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505

     

    August 4, 2026

    National Night Out 2026

    5 PM - 7 PM

    120 S. McArthur St., Macomb, IL 61455

     

    August 5, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Pop Up Farmer's Market

    10 AM - 12 PM

    2627 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60608

     

    August 5, 2026

    Back-to-School Health Fair

    11 AM - 3 PM

    1029 E. 130th St., Chicago, IL 60628

     

    August 5, 2026

    Community Health Partnership of Illinois CHP

    4 PM - 6 PM

    62 N. Ayer St., Harvard, IL 60033

     

    August 6, 2026

    Senator Bryant and Representative Severin Mt. Vernon Senior Fair

    9 AM - 11 AM

    800 S. 27th, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

     

    August 6, 2026

    Fresh Food Market

    12 PM - 2 PM

    703 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL  60619

     

    August 6, 2026

    Addison Summer Events

    6 PM - 10 PM

    249 S. Villa Ave., Addison, IL 60101

     

    August 6, 2026

    Midtown Market

    9 AM - 1 PM

    502 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104

     

    August 7, 2026

    Caritas Foster Parent Resource Event

    10 AM - 2 PM

    120 N. Greenbriar Rd., Carterville, IL 62918

     

    August 7, 2026

    Back to School Event

    1 PM - 6 PM

    3401 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60623

     

    August 7, 2026

    SummerFest

    2 PM - 5 PM

    1701 W. 13th St., Chicago, IL 60608

     

    August 7, 2026

    Back to School Family Fun Fair

    10 AM - 2 PM

    1002 S. Race St., Urbana, IL 61801

     

    August 8, 2026

    Mano a Mano’s Back to School Resource Fair

    10 AM - 1 PM

    2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

     

    August 8, 2026

    Back to School Family Fun Fair

    10 AM - 2 PM

    424 E. Wabash St., Rantoul, IL 61866

     

    August 9, 2026

    Live At Levings

    5 PM - 8 PM

    1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL 61101

     

    August 10, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    10 AM - 12 PM

    4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

     

    August 10, 2026

    Essentials Giveaway

    9 AM - 11 AM

    360 E. Marietta St., Decatur, IL 62521

     

    August 11, 2026

    Essentials Giveaway

    9 AM - 11 AM

    360 E. Marietta St., Decatur, IL 62521

     

    August 11, 2026

    Community Connections

    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    408 N. 4th St., Springfield, IL 62702

     

    August 11, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    1 PM - 3 PM

    2 S. Park Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085

     

    August 11, 2026

    Health & Services - HealthClinics

    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099

     

    August 12, 2026

    Style and Smile Back To School Fest

    3 PM - 6 PM

    3552 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61102

     

    August 13, 2026

    Summit of Hope

    10 AM - 2 PM

    305 S. Madison St., Rockford, IL 61104

     

    August 13, 2026

    Carbondale Rebound (GED) - Fall 2026 Registration

    10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    205 N. Oakland, Carbondale, IL 62901

     

    August 13, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    10 AM - 11:30 AM

    1607 Clyman Ln., Danville, IL 61832

     

    August 13, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    12 PM - 1:30 PM

    723 Oak St., Danville, IL 61832

     

    August 13, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    2 PM - 3:30 PM

    101 E. Seminary St., Danville, IL 61832

     

    August 14, 2026

    Back to School Rally

    11 AM - 1 PM

    420 W. 11th St. Chicago, IL 60628

     

    August 14, 2026

    Community Resource Fair

    2 PM - 5 PM

    1814 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 

     

    August 14, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    1 PM - 3 PM

    464 Summit St., Elgin, IL 60120

     

    August 15, 2026

    NCO's Annual Back to School Fun Fair

    10:30 AM - 2 PM

    4225 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

     

    August 16, 2026

    Live At Levings

    5 PM - 8 PM

    1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL 61101

     

    August 16, 2026

    New Start Back to School & Job Readiness Fair

    1:30 PM - 4 PM

    101 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506

     

    August 17, 2026

    Carbondale Rebound (GED) - Fall Registration

    10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    205 N. Oakland, Carbondale, IL 62901

     

    August 17, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Back to School Health & Resource Fair

    5 PM - 7 PM

    4106 W. 28th St., Chicago, IL 60623

     

    August 17, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    9 AM - 11 AM

    1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford, IL 61104

     

    August 18, 2026

    Helping Hands

    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    219 E. Main St., Staunton, IL 62088

     

    August 18, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Pop Up Farmer's Market

    1 PM - 4:30 PM

    2100 Argonne Dr., North Chicago, IL 60064

     

    August 19, 2026

    A Berry Sweet Baby Shower

    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

    3306 S. 6th Rd., Springfield, IL 62703

     

    August 19, 2026

    Community Health & Resource Fair

    12 PM - 2 PM

    9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60628

     

    August 19, 2026

    Health & Services – HealthClinics

    1 PM - 4:30 PM

    333 Teske Blvd., Park City, IL 60085

     

    August 20, 2026

    Back to School Fest & Resource Fair

    12 PM - 4 PM

    W. Hirsh St. & N. Spaulding Ave., Humboldt Park, IL 60651

     

    August 20, 2026

    Addison Summer Events

    6 PM - 10 PM

    249 S. Villa Ave., Addison, IL 60101

     

    August 20, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

    240 W. Lake St., Addison, IL 60101

     

    August 20, 2026

    Member Advisory Committee Meeting

    11 AM - 12 PM

    Meeting ID: 239 627 758 355 991

     

    August 20, 2026

    Midtown Market

    9 AM - 1 PM

    502 7th St., Rockford, IL 61104

     

    August 20, 2026

    Annual Community Carnival

    12 PM - 2 PM

    56 E. 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60653

     

    August 20, 2026

    Member Advisory Committee Meeting

    4 PM - 5 PM

    Meeting ID: 239 627 758 355 991

     

    August 23, 2026

    Sundays on the Blvd - Back to School Lit Fest

    1 PM - 4 PM

    Ogden and Central Park, Chicago, IL 60624

     

    August 24, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    10 AM - 12 PM

    320 E. Central Ave., Decatur, IL 62521

     

    August 24, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    9 AM - 11 AM

    1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford, IL 61104

     

    August 27, 2026

    Essentials Giveaway

    9 AM - 11 AM

    360 E. Marietta St., Decatur, IL 62521

     

    August 27, 2026

    Fresh Food Market

    12 PM - 2 PM

    703 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL  60619

     

    August 29, 2026

    Back To School Bazaar

    12 PM - 4 PM

    15446 S. Lexington, Harvey, IL 60426

     

    August 30, 2026

    Small Business Block Party

    2 PM - 6 PM

    129 S. Phelps Ave., Rockford, IL 61108

     

    August 31, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    10 AM - 12 PM

    4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

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Family Leadership Council

 

Your path to better health includes telling us how we can improve, so join us for this event.

 

Webinar schedule

  • You're invited to be an advocate for your family and community by joining the Family Leadership Council on these dates:

     

    Wednesday, March 11

    Time: 11 AM CT

    Topic: 2026 Goal Setting

     

    May - Date TBD

    Time: TBD

    Topic: Preparing for Summer

     

    August - Date TBD

    TIme: TBD

    Topic: Back to School

     

    Wednesday, November 4

    Time: 11 AM CT

    Topic: Navigating the Holidays 

     

    Please join by calling the toll free number below and entering in the access code.

     

    Call in: 1-860-785-4641 US (Chicago)

    Phone Conference ID: 176 008 151#

     

    Computer: Join on the web

    Meeting ID: 230 604 499 768 16


    Passcode: LD9Lh6Vi

     

     

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