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38 'Wow' Inductees Going Into Elgin High School Alumni Hall of Fame

38 ‘Wow’ Inductees Going Into Elgin High School Alumni Hall of Fame

September 20, 2016
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Communities, Education, History, Schools, WK-Communities

The list reads like a Who’s Who of 20th century innovators, artists, educators and business leaders, from scientist Max Adler to Olympic shotputter and world…

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Aurora Historical Society's Unique Sept. 30 Fundraiser Re-Creates 1910 Saloon

Aurora Historical Society’s Unique Sept. 30 Fundraiser Re-Creates 1910 Saloon

September 19, 2016
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Communities, Events, History, Nonprofits

The Aurora Historical Society fall fundraiser, titled “When The Factory Whistle Blows,” will re-create the working class culture of 1910, complete with a fictional saloon…

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U-46 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Series of School Events

U-46 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Series of School Events

September 13, 2016
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Communities, Education, Events, Government, History, Schools

School District U-46 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning Thursday, Sept. 15, with a series of student projects, events, presentations and assemblies. Presentations will include Latino…

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VIDEO STORY: Bison Is Our New National Mammal — And Fermilab's Herd Is Part of That Heritage

VIDEO STORY: Bison Is Our New National Mammal — And Fermilab’s Herd Is Part of That Heritage

September 7, 2016
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Communities, Environment, History, Kane County

On May 9, the president signed the National Bison Legacy Act, which declares the bison the national mammal of the United States. It was a…

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Love Architecture? Local History? Check Out the 35th Annual Historic Elgin House Tour

Love Architecture? Local History? Check Out the 35th Annual Historic Elgin House Tour

September 3, 2016
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Communities, Events, History

The Gifford Park Association will hold its 35th Annual Historic Elgin House Tour on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. Each year, the…

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Elgin Heritage Commission's Cool, Interactive Website Receives 'Historic' National Award

Elgin Heritage Commission’s Cool, Interactive Website Receives ‘Historic’ National Award

August 31, 2016
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Awards and Recognition, Communities, Government, History, Nonprofits

A website that lets you take virtual tours of historic places throughout Elgin, IL, has landed national recognition for the Elgin Heritage Commission. At the…

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150th Kane County Cougar Makes Major League Baseball Debut — 2 Pitchers Join Cubs

150th Kane County Cougar Makes Major League Baseball Debut — 2 Pitchers Join Cubs

August 26, 2016
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Business, History, Sports

With two more former Kane County Cougars pitchers joining the Cubs on Aug. 19, 2016, the Cougars have reached another milestone. Felix Pena is the…

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Top 10 Winningest High School Football Programs in Kane County History

Top 10 Winningest High School Football Programs in Kane County History

August 24, 2016
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Awards and Recognition, Education, History, Schools, Sports, Youth

With high school football about to kick off Friday for many high schools in Kane County, here’s a little trivia question to wet your whistle:…

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Aurora's Tree Board Seeks 2016 Heritage Tree Nominations

Aurora’s Tree Board Seeks 2016 Heritage Tree Nominations

August 22, 2016
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Communities, Environment, History, Nature

In an effort to enhance public pride, tree preservation efforts, and awareness of the benefits of trees, the City of Aurora’s Tree Board is accepting…

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Batavia Rotary Club Brings 9/11 Pentagon Survivor to Speak at Special Aug. 23 Breakfast

Batavia Rotary Club Brings 9/11 Pentagon Survivor to Speak at Special Aug. 23 Breakfast

August 8, 2016
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Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Education, Events, History, Nonprofits, Veterans

With the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks fast approaching, the Batavia Rotary Club will host a decorated survivor of the 9/11 Pentagon attack at…

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