Algonquin
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Spring cleaning: Volunteers pick up trash on miles of area bike trailsApr 10, 2024 12:01 pm - Bike Palatine Club vice president Kevin Keehn often wondered who picked up all the roadside trash after a long winter. That question led him on a personal mission of picking up litter along Northwest suburban roads/trails where he annually cycles a couple thousand miles.
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Enter a magical world in CTE’s ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’Apr 10, 2024 10:41 am - Children’s Theatre of Elgin will present “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” April 12-14 at the Hemmens in Elgin, with a special sensory-friendly performance on April 11.
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CASA Kane County to host its first Countryside Clays for Kids sporting tournamentApr 09, 2024 9:24 pm - Since 1912, sporting clays courses, tower shooting, and walk-up (Quail Walk) shooting have gained prominence and have seen a surge in popularity across the United States....
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Woodstock’s Marian Central makes strides forward in world language departmentApr 09, 2024 2:26 pm - Marian Central Catholic School in Woodstock recently received the State Seal of Biliteracy through the Illinois State Board of Education. It is in recognition of juniors ...
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Kane County Health Department applauds Aurora Farmers Market for policy restricting vapingApr 09, 2024 1:36 pm - On Jan. 1, e-cigarette devices were added to the Smoke Free Illinois Act, which means in addition to smoking, vaping is now banned in public places and outside public pla...
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Kane County Board delays vote on sales tax referendumApr 09, 2024 12:35 pm - The Kane County Board on Tuesday delayed deciding whether to ask voters to institute a countywide sales tax. County board Chair Corinne Pierog asked to remove a resolutio...
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Softball: Prairie Ridge sophomore Mosolino throws no-hitter against HuntleyApr 08, 2024 9:30 pm - What a difference a year makes. Prairie Ridge right-handed pitcher Reese Mosolino didn’t have her best stuff against Huntley a year ago as a freshman. Monday’s rematch ag...
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‘These guys are the best’: Island Lake Army vet gets solution to a leaking roofApr 08, 2024 6:25 pm - After snow last week delayed the first attempt, an experienced crew arrived early Monday to beat the solar eclipse and install new roofs on Robin Waltrip's house and gara...
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My Sister’s Dress Sale raises over $11,000 for Education to Empowerment scholarship programApr 08, 2024 12:33 pm - The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation recently teamed up with nonprofit organization My Sister’s Dress to raise funds for scholarships and make prom more affor...
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Kane Co. sees increase in child exploitation, vehicle theftApr 07, 2024 10:25 am - Crime trends in Kane County show that child sexual exploitation and stolen vehicles are on the rise, and lawmakers expect revisions to the controversial SAFE-T Act, accor...