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Statistics from the Illinois Department of Transportation show that Kane County is on pace this year for one of its highest-ever counts for traffic fatalities….

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Don’t Forget! Turn Back Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries Sunday, Nov. 3

Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Public Safety, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Features

With all the hubbub of the World Series Game 7 and Halloween and the early snowfall that was dumped on us this week, it’s easy…

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Sugar Grove Student Wins Stan Bond Memorial Scholarship

Awards and Recognition, Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Education, Events, Government, People, Public Service, Youth

Charles Konen, son of Brian and Ann Konen of Sugar Grove, has been awarded the first Stan Bond Memorial Scholarship. Konen’s essay on “What Freedom…

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City of Aurora Offers Up To $1,500 For 2020 Neighborhood Events

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Thinking about putting together a neighborhood event this year? If you live in Aurora, there’s up to $1,500 in funding available. The city of Aurora…

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Winter Weather Advisory UPDATE: Halloween Snow Could Get Up to 4 Inches in Kane County

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Kane County saw the first snow dump of the year this morning (Wednesday, Oct. 30), a day before Halloween, and the National Weather Service Chicago…

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Northern Illinois Food Bank Wins Innovation Award For ‘My Pantry Express’

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Northern Illinois Food Bank, based in Geneva, has been named one of the winners of the 18th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The organization’s pilot program,…

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Metra’s $827 Million Budget Includes 400 New Rail Cars; Public Hearing Set For Nov. 4

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Metra has unveiled a proposed $827.4 million operating budget, and the good news for Kane County rail commuters is that there will be no fare…

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IDOT To Improve Alternative Fuel Infrastructure on I-80

Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, State of Illinois, Transportation

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today (Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019) that Illinois is receiving federal funds to boost infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles on…

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SAO: Man Choked Girlfriend’s Daughter When She Tried To Protect Her Mother