Children and teens will have an opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and have a hand in a milestone in history during the upcoming DuPage County Fair.
County Board Chair Deborah Conroy recently announced a mural painting activity from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 24, during the four-day event, which begins Thursday, July 23, and runs through Sunday, July 26, and is at the fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, in Wheaton.
Event ties into America 250 celebration
Conroy announced the activity during her routine board chair’s report at the DuPage County Board’s meeting Tuesday, July 14.
“We wanted to add a youth component to our countywide celebration of our nation’s anniversary that would allow kids of all ages to express themselves and have fun,” Conroy said in a statement issued after the board meeting…