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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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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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AAUW hosts event with Aurora University provost on turning fear into confidenceFeb 13, 2025 11:47 pm - The Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles Branch of AAUW is hosting a lecture by Aurora University’s Paaige Turner on "Stepping Beyond: Empowering Women to Turn Fear into Confidence and Achieve Dreams."
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Learn about pioneering cryptanalyst’s life and local ties at Batavia’s Books Between BitesFeb 12, 2025 9:33 pm - On Thursday, Feb. 20, the next Batavia Books Between Bites tells of codebreaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman, who broke Nazi codes in World War II.
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Kane County youth gather to promote mental health, foster supportive communitiesFeb 12, 2025 7:06 pm - The Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health is an annual event that brings together high school students, counselors, teachers, and county representatives to facilitate student-led conversations on emotional well-being.
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Water Street Writers gather for an evening of stories and communityFeb 12, 2025 6:33 pm - The next Water Street Writers event on Feb. 23 will feature four local authors: Heidi Bell, Margot McMahon, A.D. Nauman, and Sandra Wilcoxon.
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We Can Lead Change reschedules Fox Valley ‘Meet the Candidates’ NightFeb 11, 2025 11:35 pm - Due to inclement weather, We Can Lead Change-Fox Valley is rescheduling its "Meet the Candidates" night from Feb. 12 to March 5. It is for municipal and school board races before the April 1 Consolidated Election.
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Three Fires Council adopts Scouting America name changeFeb 07, 2025 5:04 pm - After 115 years, Boy Scouts of America rebrands as Scouting America to reflect growing female and diverse membership.
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Batavia Special-Education Parent Network hosts annual resource fair Feb. 20Feb 04, 2025 10:10 pm - The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network is hosting its annual resource fair for families of special education students, connecting them with over 40 community organizations providing support services.
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St. Charles Singers to celebrate ‘Choral Connections’ with high school choirs Feb. 21-22 in St. CharlesFeb 03, 2025 10:42 pm - The St. Charles Singers choir will perform two concerts alongside six local high school choirs, allowing students to gain experience and build connections.