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End summer with Block Party & Taste of Batavia on Aug. 31Aug 09, 2025 2:02 am - Enjoy food, drinks, live music, cars, pies, and fun activities at Batavia MainStreet's Block Party & Taste of Batavia on Aug. 31 in downtown Batavia.
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Association for Individual Development opens new affordable and supportive housing development in ElginAug 08, 2025 4:58 pm - The Association for Individual Development celebrated the completion of The Wildwoods, a new affordable and supportive housing development in Elgin, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
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Kane County Clerk’s office joins in National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Aug. 12Aug 06, 2025 10:42 pm - Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham is inviting residents to apply as election judges for the 2026 elections, highlighting their vital role in the voting process.
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New Depot Museum exhibit tells Batavia’s story through quirky and unique objectsAug 05, 2025 10:29 pm - Two exhibits are opening Aug. 8 at the Batavia Depot Museum. "Uncovered: Quirks and Curiosities of the Batavia HIstorical Society" is a collection of hidden treasures, unique and mysterious items in the collection. "Uncovered: Unconditional Love" details the close relationships Batavians have had with their pets over the decades.
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Batavia women’s chorus brings summer tunes to ‘Sundays On Stage’ seriesJul 30, 2025 8:17 pm - Misty River Music Makers, a Batavia-based women's a cappella ensemble, performed at Batavia Public Library’s “Sundays On Stage” series.
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Amazon Fresh commits $100K to local food banks, 1 million meals nationwideJul 28, 2025 5:36 pm - Checks of $50,000 each were presented to Northern Illinois Food Bank and Greater Chicago Food Depository to support families struggling with food insecurity while children are out of school.
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Beat the heat! Where to stay cool in Kane CountyJul 23, 2025 12:21 pm - Kane County under excessive heat warning Wednesday to Thursday with feels-like temps 105-115°F. Cooling centers are open across the county.
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St. Charles riverboat tour to explore the history of the Fox River and the damJul 18, 2025 3:36 pm - A riverboat history tour on Wednesday, July 30, will explore historic sites in St. Charles that could be impacted if the dam on the Fox River is removed.
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Kane County launches Smart Sprinkler pilot to cut water use, protect aquifersJul 16, 2025 11:46 pm - Kane County is launching a pilot program to promote smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47%.
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Kane County releases 2026 candidate packets onlineJul 15, 2025 10:10 pm - Kane County Clerk announced nomination packets for 2026 local election candidates are available online and at clerk's offices. Packets include petitions, forms, requirements for county and precinct seats.