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Kane County History: Corsets Doing Big Business in Aurora? Scandalous!

Kane County History: Corsets Doing Big Business in Aurora? Scandalous!

August 10, 2018
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Business, Communities, Education, Government, History, Nonprofits, Public Service, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was submitted by Mary Clark Ormond, president of…

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St. Charles Museum Reveals New Exhibit, 'Homefront: Echoes of the Great War'

St. Charles Museum Reveals New Exhibit, ‘Homefront: Echoes of the Great War’

August 8, 2018
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Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, History, Nonprofits, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

The St. Charles History Museum will soon open “Homefront: Echoes of the Great War.” Curated by summer intern Amelia Deering, the exhibit will highlight the…

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Elgin Tower Building Wins 2018 Illinois Landmarks Preservation Award

Elgin Tower Building Wins 2018 Illinois Landmarks Preservation Award

August 6, 2018
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Awards and Recognition, Business, Communities, Community Reinvestment, Development, Education, Events, Government, History, Nonprofits, Property Values, Real Estate, WK-Communities

The adaptive use of the Elgin Tower Building is one of the featured recipients of Landmarks Illinois’ 25th anniversary award for historic preservation. Landmarks Illinois…

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Kane County History: Batavia Powered The Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Railway

Kane County History: Batavia Powered The Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Railway

August 3, 2018
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Business, Communities, Education, Events, Government, History, Nonprofits, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s post was submitted by Batavia Depot Museum Executive Director…

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Kane County History: The Harrowing Story of William Lynch, Elgin's Civil War Brigadier General

Kane County History: The Harrowing Story of William Lynch, Elgin’s Civil War Brigadier General

July 27, 2018
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Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Events, Government, History, Weekend, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was submitted by Kim Bauer, media coordinator for…

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Kane County History: Nationally Renowned Summer Camp Fun in St. Charles

Kane County History: Nationally Renowned Summer Camp Fun in St. Charles

July 20, 2018
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Communities, Education, History, Kane County, Quality of Life, Recreation

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was submitted by Alison Costanzo, executive director of…

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What To See And Do at Kane County Fair's Spectacular 150-Year Anniversary Edition (July 18-22)

What To See And Do at Kane County Fair’s Spectacular 150-Year Anniversary Edition (July 18-22)

July 20, 2018
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Communities, Entertainment, Events, History, Kane County, Recreation, Weekend

The Kane County Fair is back, and it’s here to celebrate its 150-year anniversary in a big way. The Kane County “Sesqui” Fair “tennial” opens…

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'Endangered' Historic Site in Geneva Lands $6,000 For Roof Repairs

‘Endangered’ Historic Site in Geneva Lands $6,000 For Roof Repairs

July 19, 2018
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Communities, Government, History, Kane County, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nonprofits, Parks and Recreation, Taxpayers, WK-Features

Landmarks Illinois has awarded nearly $35,000 in grant funding to historic preservation projects in Illinois, including $6,000 to repair the roof of the Amasa White…

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Kane County History: Women Leaders Played Huge Roles in Geneva

Kane County History: Women Leaders Played Huge Roles in Geneva

July 17, 2018
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Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Education, Government, History, People, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series written by representatives of Kane County historical societies and history museums. Today’s article was submitted…

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Aurora Throws Party To Celebrate Extension of 'Ethnicity and Diversity' Summer Exhibit

Aurora Throws Party To Celebrate Extension of ‘Ethnicity and Diversity’ Summer Exhibit

July 16, 2018
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Communities, Community Spotlight, Events, History

The Aurora Historical Society is throwing a party from 5:30 pm. to 8 p.m.  Friday, July 20, 2018, to highlight the extension of its summer…

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