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Christmas in July? Santa Pays Early Visit For Good Causes

Christmas in July? Santa Pays Early Visit For Good Causes

July 26, 2018
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Opening a three-day visit, Santa Claus (Paul Eggert of Aurora) heard kids’ holiday wishes, posed for photos and accepted donations of toys Tuesday (July 25,…

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Aurora Police Really Do 'Out-Fox' Crime

Aurora Police Really Do ‘Out-Fox’ Crime

July 26, 2018
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Animal Care and Control, Communities, Government, Police & Fire, Quirky and Fun

The Aurora Police Department has a really cute post on its Facebook page, a photo showing a fox that for some reason decided to cop…

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POW! There Was a Big-Eared Chihuahua Mix, And Bingo Was His Name-O

POW! There Was a Big-Eared Chihuahua Mix, And Bingo Was His Name-O

July 24, 2018
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Animal Care and Control, Consumers, Government, Homeowners, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Features

“If I could be half the person my dog is, I’d be twice the human I am.” – Charles Yu KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable Pet of…

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13 Reasons Friday the 13th Scares Folks in Kane County

13 Reasons Friday the 13th Scares Folks in Kane County

July 12, 2018
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Communities, Events, History, Quirky and Fun

With a quick apology to Kane County triskaidekaphobes: Happy Friday the 13th! Tomorrow (Friday, July 13, 2018) marks the second Friday the 13th in 2018….

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POW! You'll Never Forget Shadow, Or His Smile

POW! You’ll Never Forget Shadow, Or His Smile

June 26, 2018
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“Now when I remember spring; All the joy that love can bring; I will be remembering; The shadow of your smile. – Johnny Mandel &…

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Kane County History: 'Elgin Watches, The World’s Standard'

Kane County History: ‘Elgin Watches, The World’s Standard’

June 22, 2018
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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 Jennifer Fukala, executive director of…

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The Legend of 'Snead's Crotch' in Kane County, IL

The Legend of ‘Snead’s Crotch’ in Kane County, IL

June 8, 2018
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Communities, Consumers, History, People, Popular Culture, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: The renowned “Snead’s Crotch” tree at the Rich Harvest Farms golf course in Sugar Grove had to be removed, but its legend lives…

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St. Charles OK's Wahlburgers Restaurant at Route 38, Randall Road

St. Charles OK’s Wahlburgers Restaurant at Route 38, Randall Road

June 8, 2018
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Business, Communities, Consumers, Development, Entertainment, Government, Jobs, People, Popular Culture, Quirky and Fun, WK-Business

Well, it’s official — the first Wahlburgers franchise in the state of Illinois will be going up right here in Kane County, IL. The burger…

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Good Natured: Charming House Wren Is Really A Nasty Home-Wrecker

Good Natured: Charming House Wren Is Really A Nasty Home-Wrecker

June 8, 2018
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Consumers, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Features

This Good Natured column was written by Pam Otto, the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility…

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Passing of Treasured Pets Inspires St. Charles Dog Memorial

Passing of Treasured Pets Inspires St. Charles Dog Memorial

June 6, 2018
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Animal Care and Control, Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Parks and Recreation, Pet of the Week, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun

Anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a pet knows the pervasive sense of grief that never fully goes away. While treasured pets may…

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