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Kane County History: Discover The Elgin Stories Around You

Kane County History: Discover The Elgin Stories Around You

July 19, 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 Elizabeth Marston of the Elgin…

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July 20 Campton Township Event Celebrates Pre-Civil War Schoolhouse

July 20 Campton Township Event Celebrates Pre-Civil War Schoolhouse

July 16, 2019
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The Skyline Council of Landmarks Illinois is partnering with Campton Township to host the Whitney Schoolhouse Celebration on Saturday, July 20, 2019, on the grounds…

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Kane County History: St. Charles’ First Settlers, One Lost, Found Again

Kane County History: St. Charles’ First Settlers, One Lost, Found Again

July 14, 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 written by Tim Kirsininkas, marketing manager for…

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Joe Wiegand Brings Teddy Roosevelt to Garfield Farm

Joe Wiegand Brings Teddy Roosevelt to Garfield Farm

July 10, 2019
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Joe Wiegand is Teddy Roosevelt. It’s not just that he channels America’s 26th president or that he’s a terrific method actor in the tradition of…

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Kane County History: Aurora's William S. Hart, Cowboy Movie Star

Kane County History: Aurora’s William S. Hart, Cowboy Movie Star

July 8, 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 written by Mary Clark Ormond, president of…

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St. Charles Celebrates 180 Years of Pottawatomie Park — Illinois' 1st Public Park

St. Charles Celebrates 180 Years of Pottawatomie Park — Illinois’ 1st Public Park

July 3, 2019
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Did you know that the state of Illinois’ first public park was right here in Kane County, IL? Here’s a brief history, courtesy of the…

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Kane County History: From Train Wrecks To Teddy Roosevelt, Geneva Is a Railroad Town

Kane County History: From Train Wrecks To Teddy Roosevelt, Geneva Is a Railroad Town

June 28, 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 submitted by Terry Emma, executive director of…

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial 'Wall That Heals' Will Be in West Dundee Over July 4 Weekend

Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘Wall That Heals’ Will Be in West Dundee Over July 4 Weekend

June 26, 2019
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The Wall That Heals — the traveling, three-quarters-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. — will be in Kane County for the…

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Kane County History: Jackie DeShannon 'Put a Little Love' in Batavia

Kane County History: Jackie DeShannon ‘Put a Little Love’ in Batavia

June 21, 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 Jennifer Putzier, director of the…

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Kane County History: Meet Elgin's Legendary Marshal — Andrew Barclay Spurling

Kane County History: Meet Elgin’s Legendary Marshal — Andrew Barclay Spurling

June 14, 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 Brian Lawrence of the Elgin…

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