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Kane County History: 'New Year's Calling' in Aurora Was The Online Dating of Late 1800s

Kane County History: ‘New Year’s Calling’ in Aurora Was The Online Dating of Late 1800s

January 7, 2020
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Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Government, History, Holidays, Nonprofits, Popular Culture, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is a “bonus edition” to a series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was written by Aurora Historical Society‘s Mary…

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5 Most Spectacular Holiday Light Displays in Kane County

5 Most Spectacular Holiday Light Displays in Kane County

December 13, 2019
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Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Entertainment, Events, Holidays, Quirky and Fun

Editor’s Note: This article was updated from a 2017 Kane County Connects post. Do you know of a holiday light display that we missed? If…

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Big List of 2019 Tree Lightings, Holiday Festivals, Santa Arrivals in Kane County, IL!

Big List of 2019 Tree Lightings, Holiday Festivals, Santa Arrivals in Kane County, IL!

November 27, 2019
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There are tons of holiday happenings coming up in Kane County. Here’s just a sampling of tree-lighting events and upcoming Santa arrivals! If you’ve got…

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ROE Photo Contest Week 9: Hampshire Student Lights Up The Competition

ROE Photo Contest Week 9: Hampshire Student Lights Up The Competition

November 27, 2019
Matt Muntner
Arts & Entertainment, Awards and Recognition, Education, Entertainment, Kane County Regional Office of Education, Youth

Welcome to Week 9 of the Kane County Student Photography Contest. We hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving with friends, family and loved ones. We…

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What's Closed, What's Open And What's Happening Thanksgiving Weekend 2019 in Kane County, IL

What’s Closed, What’s Open And What’s Happening Thanksgiving Weekend 2019 in Kane County, IL

November 25, 2019
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We’ve already posted an article about the big retailers that are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019, but we are just now getting to…

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ROE Photo Contest Week 8: South Elgin Student's Stylish Cityscape Image Is No. 1!

ROE Photo Contest Week 8: South Elgin Student’s Stylish Cityscape Image Is No. 1!

November 20, 2019
Matt Muntner
Arts & Entertainment, Awards and Recognition, Education, Entertainment, Kane County Regional Office of Education, Schools, Youth

Welcome to Week 8 of the Kane County Student Photography Contest. We only have two more weeks after this (boo). It sure feels like this…

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Kane County History: Enjoy Holiday Traditions at the Geneva History Museum

Kane County History: Enjoy Holiday Traditions at the Geneva History Museum

November 15, 2019
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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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ROE Photo Contest Week 7: Geneva Student's Psychedelic Triangle Trip Wins 1st Place

ROE Photo Contest Week 7: Geneva Student’s Psychedelic Triangle Trip Wins 1st Place

November 13, 2019
Matt Muntner
Arts & Entertainment, Awards and Recognition, Communities, Education, Entertainment, Events, Kane County Regional Office of Education, Photo Gallery, Schools, Youth

Welcome to Week 7 of the Kane County Student Photography Contest. We hope everyone is staying warm and safe this January, wait, November day –…

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Tickets On Sale Nov. 12 As Holiday Express Rolls In To Blackberry Farm Throughout December

Tickets On Sale Nov. 12 As Holiday Express Rolls In To Blackberry Farm Throughout December

November 7, 2019
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Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Events, Government, Holidays, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Quality of Life, Recreation, WK-Communities

The Holiday Express train at Blackberry Farm is welcoming all aboard throughout the month of December at Blackberry Farm, which will be transformed into a…

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Corron Farm Preservation Society Chili Cook-off And Meat Raffle Set For Sunday, Nov. 10

Corron Farm Preservation Society Chili Cook-off And Meat Raffle Set For Sunday, Nov. 10

November 7, 2019
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Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nonprofits, Parks and Recreation, Weekend, WK-Communities

Like meat from Reams? Like chili? You’re in luck. The  Corron Farm Preservation Society’s annual Meat Raffle and Chili Cook-off will be held from 11:30…

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