Algonquin
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CASA Kane County calls for 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careNov 29, 2024 9:03 pm - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. They are actively seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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Kane County Animal Control updates rabies tag feesNov 29, 2024 7:21 pm - Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Kane County Animal Control will update its 1-year and 3-year rabies tag fees for non-neutered animals owned by individuals 65 years of age and older to $10.
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Suburban talent helps Wisconsin-Platteville win ‘SEC of D3’ and earn playoff berthNov 29, 2024 6:54 pm - Platteville, Wisconsin, was once known as the home of Bears training camp. Now it’s building a new football tradition with help from several former area stars, including QB Michael Priami.
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Meet presidential finalists at Elgin Community College’s open forums Dec. 2-3Nov 29, 2024 2:50 pm - Elgin Community College invites the community to meet the three finalists at the Presidential Finalists' Meetings.
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4 years and thousands of pounds of food later, Algonquin boy is determined to do even more for local pantryNov 28, 2024 11:17 am - Four years ago, Leo Bonilla, a student at Neubert Elementary School in Algonquin, saw a TV news report of people waiting in long lines for food during the COVID-19 pandemic. He took his change jar of $22 and raised $100 for his school food pantry. Now in his fifth year of fundraising, Leo has collected thousands of dollars and pounds of food for the District 300 Food Pantry.
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Boys basketball: Stevenson stifles Huntley, dominates second halfNov 27, 2024 8:05 pm - Donny Williams’ clutch putback bucket beat a buzzer Wednesday afternoon. As the buzzer’s echo lingered after the third quarter, Williams, Stevenson’s 6-foot, 150-pound ju...
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Whooping cough surging in Kane CountyNov 26, 2024 8:03 pm - After dropping to zero cases in 2021 and notching just 16 in 2023, Whooping cough has surged this year in Kane County, with 92 cases on record so far.
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Volunteers honored at Elgin's 43rd annual ‘Thanks and Giving’ luncheonNov 26, 2024 8:02 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber’s 43rd annual “Thanks and Giving” Community Thanksgiving Luncheon highlighted the often behind-the scenes work of 18 volunteers who were nominated by local organizations.
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Explore McHenry County breweries on the Holiday Cheers beverage trailNov 26, 2024 1:53 pm - The Holiday Cheers beverage trail features 11 McHenry County breweries offering exclusive holiday-themed drinks and promotions through the end of the year.
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Boys basketball: Hersey handles Huntley in Widlowski’s debut as Huskies coachNov 25, 2024 9:01 pm - The first test of a new era of Hersey boys basketball came midway through the third quarter in Monday’s opener of the 15th annual Ed Molitor Thanksgiving Classic at Palat...