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POW! Still a Chance to Adopt the Force-Sensitive Princess of Alderaan!

POW! Still a Chance to Adopt the Force-Sensitive Princess of Alderaan!

April 4, 2017
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Animal Care and Control, Pet of the Week, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun

“Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope.” — a holographic Lei Organa in “A New Hope” KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable Pet of the Week is written…

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Hey Hey, It’s a Monkee: Micky Dolenz Visits Fermilab

Hey Hey, It’s a Monkee: Micky Dolenz Visits Fermilab

February 21, 2017
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Government, Popular Culture, Quirky and Fun, WK-Features

It wasn’t a daydream, and you can believe it. International superstar Micky Dolenz, best known as a member of The Monkees, visited Fermilab on Friday,…

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'Pickleball' Sweeping the Nation — And Coming to St. Charles

‘Pickleball’ Sweeping the Nation — And Coming to St. Charles

February 16, 2017
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Communities, Events, Government, Health, Parks and Recreation, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, WK-Communities

It is America’s fastest-growing sport, and it’s coming (INSERT DRAMATIC MUSIC HERE) to St. Charles, IL. Maybe the name has something to do with it,…

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Groundhog Vs. National Weather Service: Who Was Right?

Groundhog Vs. National Weather Service: Who Was Right?

February 2, 2017
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Events, Quirky and Fun, Weather Events

In Gobbler’s Knob, PA, at the crack of dawn today (Feb. 2, 2017), the nation’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow. So did…

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2016 Top Stories Countdown — No. 7: The Curious Incident of the Great Galesburg Zephyr

2016 Top Stories Countdown — No. 7: The Curious Incident of the Great Galesburg Zephyr

December 27, 2016
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Clubs and Organizations, Events, History, Quirky and Fun

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series counting down the top 10 Kane County Connects stories of 2016. Kane County Connects’ seventh-most-read story…

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Kane County Election Day Updates — 5PM UPDATE

Kane County Election Day Updates — 5PM UPDATE

November 8, 2016
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Elections, Government, Kane County Clerk's Office, Quirky and Fun

Editor’s Note: This blog post features tidbits about what’s happening during Election Day 2016 in Kane County, IL. For timely election results, visit the Aurora…

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St. Charles Gets Pumped for New Outdoor Fitness Stations at Pottawatomie Park

St. Charles Gets Pumped for New Outdoor Fitness Stations at Pottawatomie Park

November 1, 2016
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Government, Health, Nonprofits, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun

Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles is known as a great place for mini-golf, swimming, boating, picnicking and biking. Now, thanks to a generous funding grant,…

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U of I Expert Reveals Secret to Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

U of I Expert Reveals Secret to Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

October 19, 2016
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Consumers, Holidays, Nature, Quirky and Fun

Want to know how to pick a great pumpkin — and how to make that pumpkin last longer? University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Richard…

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WATCH: 16-Year-Old Riley Elmore of West Dundee Wows Judges on 'The Voice'

WATCH: 16-Year-Old Riley Elmore of West Dundee Wows Judges on ‘The Voice’

September 22, 2016
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Arts & Entertainment, Awards and Recognition, Communities, Popular Culture, Quirky and Fun, WK-Features, Youth

In 2015, it was St. Charles North High School grad Jeffery Austin who electrified audiences and made Kane County proud as a finalist on the…

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Roadside Botany: The Flower With Little Drunken Insects Inside

Roadside Botany: The Flower With Little Drunken Insects Inside

September 19, 2016
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Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quirky and Fun

Editor’s Note: “Roadside Botany” is a snapshot look at the amazing plant life that can be found in Kane County, IL, with photography and text…

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