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Kane County History: How The Household Journal Came To Batavia, IL

Kane County History: How The Household Journal Came To Batavia, IL

January 17, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, History, Popular Culture, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

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: 'New Year's Calling' in Aurora Was The Online Dating of Late 1800s

Kane County History: ‘New Year’s Calling’ in Aurora Was The Online Dating of Late 1800s

January 7, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Government, History, Holidays, Nonprofits, Popular Culture, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is a “bonus edition” to a series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was written by Aurora Historical Society‘s Mary…

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Kane County History: Geneva Remembers Tornado of 1967

Kane County History: Geneva Remembers Tornado of 1967

December 20, 2019
Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, History, Nonprofits, Property Values, Public Safety, Quality of Life, Weather Events

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was contributed by Terry Emma, director of the…

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Kane County History: St. Charles’ Whiskey Bend Signaled Boom Time For Local Taverns

Kane County History: St. Charles’ Whiskey Bend Signaled Boom Time For Local Taverns

November 29, 2019
Business, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, History, Nonprofits, Photo Gallery, WK-Communities

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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Kane County History: Enjoy Holiday Traditions at the Geneva History Museum

Kane County History: Enjoy Holiday Traditions at the Geneva History Museum

November 15, 2019
Arts & Entertainment, Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Community Spotlight, Education, Entertainment, Events, History, Holidays, Nonprofits, Quality of Life, Weekend

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was contributed by Terry Emma, director of the…

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Kane County History: Baby Face Nelson And 100 Years of St. Charles Boys School 'Good, Bad & Ugly'

Kane County History: Baby Face Nelson And 100 Years of St. Charles Boys School ‘Good, Bad & Ugly’

October 25, 2019
Communities, Crime and Safety, Criminal Justice, Education, Events, Government, History, Public Safety, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

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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Kane County History: Aurora Tells The Cows To Shut Up

Kane County History: Aurora Tells The Cows To Shut Up

October 18, 2019
Communities, Community Spotlight, Education, Events, Government, History, Nonprofits, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was written by Aurora Historical Society members Mike…

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Kane County History: Geneva Ghost Stories Rise From Former Hospital Site

Kane County History: Geneva Ghost Stories Rise From Former Hospital Site

October 11, 2019
Communities, Education, Events, Government, History, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was contributed by Terry Emma, director of the…

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Kane County History: Ever Heard of Clybourneville? (Hint: It's Now in Batavia)

Kane County History: Ever Heard of Clybourneville? (Hint: It’s Now in Batavia)

October 4, 2019
Communities, Education, Government, History, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun

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: Amazing Stories Behind Geneva’s Extraordinary Parks

Kane County History: Amazing Stories Behind Geneva’s Extraordinary Parks

August 2, 2019
Communities, Education, Events, Government, History, Nonprofits, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was contributed by Terry Emma, director of the…

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