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Business, Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Homeowners, Quality of Life, Sustainability, WK-Features

This article was contributed by Jessica Mino, Kane County Resource Management Coordinator, as part of the Step-By-Step Sustainability series. Buy local! You’ve heard this mantra…

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Fabyan Forest Preserve Island Closed Oct. 14 For Trail Repaving

Consumers, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Recreation, Transportation, Uncategorized

Yes, there are a lot of units of government, banks and other institutions that are closed on Columbus Day, but you can add to the…

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Kane County History: Geneva Ghost Stories Rise From Former Hospital Site

Communities, Education, Events, Government, History, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was contributed by Terry Emma, director of the…

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Kane County Forms Bike Club For Kids! (Get Fit And Win Fabulous Prizes!)

Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Education, Government, Health, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Kane County Health Department, Public Safety, Public Service, Quality of Life, Schools, Transportation, WK-Communities, Youth

The Kane County Division of Transportation and the Kane County Health Department have partnered to bring an exciting new program to the youth of Kane…

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Good Natured: Pam Gets Scolded By an Angry Marsh Wren

Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Quirky and Fun

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or potto@stcparks.org….

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Weekend’s Big Event: Scarecrow Fest in St. Charles

Arts & Entertainment, Chambers of Commerce, Communities, Community Spotlight, Education, Entertainment, Events, Government, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Weekend, WK-Communities

One of Kane County’s biggest festivals of the year — Scarecrow Fest in St. Charles — is set for this weekend, Oct. More than 150…

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What’s Closed, What’s Open, Best Deals on Columbus Day 2019?

Business, Chambers of Commerce, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, History, Holidays, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Business, WK-Communities

With the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 14, the following is a quick look at what is open and closed in Kane County, IL….

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Elgin Police Seek Public’s Help After Wednesday-Night Shooting

Communities, Crime and Safety, Education, Government, Police & Fire, Public Safety

Elgin police are seeking the public’s help in an investigation of a Wednesday-night shooting in a residential neighborhood. According to the Elgin Police Department Facebook…

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Kane County Health Department Warns of Ham & Cheese Sandwich Recall

Business, Consumers, Education, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Public Safety

Last week, the Kane County Health Department warned consumers about Lipari Foods’ recall of chicken salad products due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. This…

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Elgin History Museum’s Benefit, Woman Lore, Cobblestone Update And Holiday Tea Coming Up!