Batavia
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Kane County hosts low-cost rabies vaccine and microchip clinic Aug. 23Aug 15, 2025 8:32 pm - Kane County Animal Control is offering low-cost, drive-through rabies vaccine and microchip clinics.
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Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell announces bid for sheriffAug 15, 2025 12:52 pm - Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell announced his intent to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in the 2026 primary election, according to a news release.
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Homelessness report highlights urgent housing needs in Kane CountyAug 14, 2025 11:10 am - Last year, more than 1,700 people experienced homelessness in Kane County, according to a recent report.
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Authorities: Batavia man leads Warrenville police on high-speed chase while drunkAug 13, 2025 10:51 am - A Batavia man is facing multiple felony charges after leading Warrenville police on a high-speed chase while drunk that ended with him crashing into another vehicle, authorities say.
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From drive-in to fly-in: A canopy’s quirky taleAug 13, 2025 4:00 am - The canopy that once sheltered Rex's Driv-In restaurant in St. Charles has played an important role in the history of the Fox Valley Aero Club.
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Kane County Board rejects solar electricity site near ElginAug 12, 2025 5:09 pm - Residents of two neighborhoods near Elgin were relieved Tuesday when the Kane County board rejected a request to allow a solar farm near their homes.
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League of Women Voters hosts immigration panel with legal and policy expertsAug 12, 2025 5:00 pm - Immigration attorneys and policy experts will participate in an Aug. 26 panel discussion on immigration law and enforcement practices, co-sponsored by local Leagues of Women Voters, AAUW Elgin, and Gail Borden Public Library.
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Community Foundation awards over $535k in grants to 40 area nonprofitsAug 12, 2025 4:06 pm - Local Fox River Valley nonprofits receive over $535,000 in grants from the Community Foundation to support critical work like food pantries, disability care, and historical preservation.
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Spate of e-bike thefts prompts Batavia police to warn riders to take precautionsAug 12, 2025 1:39 pm - Batavia police warned residents of an uptick in downtown e-bike thefts in recent weeks and advised owners to take added security measures.
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Immigration and due process panel to be held Aug. 26 in ElginAug 12, 2025 12:49 pm - A panel discussion on U.S. immigration law, enforcement practices and their impact on Illinois communities will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Gail Borden Public Library.