Batavia
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How the Batman-esque ‘Grappler’ is ending police chases in Kane CountyFeb 20, 2025 5:08 pm - It’s got a name like a pro wrestler and works like something from a “Batman” movie, but the latest addition to the Kane County sheriff’s crime-fighting arsenal isn’t make believe, and it’s already out there catching bad guys.
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Boy hospitalized after being hit by car; injuries are not life-threatening, police sayFeb 19, 2025 11:20 pm - No citations were issued after a boy was hit by a car Tuesday afternoon in Batavia, officials said.
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Police: Carpentersville man cited after hitting pedestrian with semi-truckFeb 19, 2025 11:11 pm - A Carpentersville man was issued two citations after a crash in Batavia earlier this month, officials said.
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League of Women Voters to host candidate forum in Sugar GroveFeb 19, 2025 5:29 pm - On Monday, Feb. 24, the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting a five-part candidate forum in Sugar Grove for candidates running in contested races for various local offices.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 23-March 1Feb 19, 2025 5:10 pm - Garden club meetings, seedlings sale, antique apple trees and more.
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Kane County celebrates Hamid Ahmed for 50 years of serviceFeb 19, 2025 2:59 pm - At 83, Hamid Ahmed remains an active presence at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva, marking 50 years of service in January 2025 — the longest tenure of any full-time county employee.
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Batavia Police: Boy suffers minor injuries after being hit by a carFeb 19, 2025 9:06 am - A boy suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a car in Batavia, according to a news release.
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Students advocate, find shared experiences at annual Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental HealthFeb 18, 2025 3:48 pm - Sophie Dado had a message for everyone in the room at Elgin Community College. She had written down a quote that stuck with her, and she wanted the adults in the room to...
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The Week in Pictures photo galleryFeb 17, 2025 1:00 am - Our photographers bring you pictures found only in the Daily Herald. ...
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Pastor brings passion to help as new director of PADS of ElginFeb 16, 2025 9:00 pm - Pastor Katie Shaw Thompson of Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren has been named the new executive director of PADS of Elgin.