2019 – Page 90 – Kane County Connects

Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Recreation, Recycling, Sports

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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KDOT: New ADA Ramps Will Be Installed at 21 Intersections — Each Crossing Closed 5 Days

Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Public Safety, Transportation

Starting the week of May 13, 2019, Kane County will begin the process of updating pedestrian crossings to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act requirements….

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IDOT Will Resurface Route 64 in St. Charles, Campton Hills, Lily Lake — Starting Monday

Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Transportation

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that resurfacing of IL Route 64 between IL Route 47 and Randall Road, in Lily Lake, Campton Hills and…

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1,200 Middle School Students Compete May 10 in Aurora Sports Festival

Communities, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Parenting, Parks and Recreation, Sports, WK-Communities

More than 1,200 Aurora middle school students will convene this week for the 25th annual Aurora Sports Festival. The annual cross-city competition will commence with…

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Firefighter Memorial Service May 11 in Elgin

Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Obituary, Police & Fire, Public Safety, Public Service, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

At 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, the Elgin Fire Department will host the Firefighter Memorial Service at Fire Barn #5 Museum / George Van…

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Batavia Man Gets 13-Year Sentence For Permanently Injuring an Infant

16th Judicial Circuit Court, Communities, Education, Government, Kane County State's Attorney's Office

A Batavia man will go to prison for causing permanent injuries to his girlfriend’s infant son. Kane County Circuit Judge John A. Barsanti on April…

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Chicago Steel Advance to 5-Game Clark Cup Championship Series

Business, Chambers of Commerce, Communities, Education, Events, Parks and Recreation, Sports

For the second time in team history, the Chicago Steel — Kane County’s very own hockey team — has advanced to the Clark Cup final….

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12 Major Kane County Roads Will Get Pavement Rejuvenator, Starting May 13

Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Public Safety, Public Service, Transportation, WK-Communities

Randall Road, Fabyan Parkway, Keslinger Road, Ellithorpe, Galligan, Bliss — the list is like a who’s who of Kane County thoroughfares. These are the roads…

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Green Kites Will Fly May 9 in Geneva For Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Nonprofits, Public Service, WK-Communities

Green kites will fly Thursday, May 9, over Peck Farm Park in Geneva, as community members and professionals call attention to the issue of children’s…

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May 11 Recycling Event: Electronics, Books, Paint And Document Shredding!