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Revolutionary War Patriots to be honored with Liberty Tree ceremony in St. CharlesOct 26, 2026 10:20 pm - The Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a Liberty Tree Nov. 15 at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles. A historical marker will recognize Revolutionary War Patriots who settled in and are buried in Kane County.
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Kane County judges to host 23rd annual Family Reading NightOct 26, 2026 8:19 pm - Kane County judges will host their 23rd annual Family Reading Night on Nov. 18, where they'll read bedtime stories to young children while wearing pajamas. The free event at the Kane County Law Library includes snacks and courtroom tours. It is part of a statewide initiative promoting literacy.
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Passenger critically injured in Elgin crash; police say not a result of chaseOct 26, 2026 5:20 pm - Authorities say a single-vehicle crash that left a passenger critically injured was not part of a police pursuit that happened on I-90 Saturday night.
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Substance-abuse recovery home proposed near CarpentersvilleOct 26, 2026 3:45 pm - A substance-abuse treatment center is proposing to open a recovery home in a house near Carpentersville.
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Elgin mayor honored by Metro West Council of GovernmentOct 26, 2026 2:50 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain was selected to receive the Champion of Metro West award by the Metro West Council of Government, becoming the first mayor in the organization's history to earn the honor.
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Wash and learn: Program brings fundamentals to parents and kids at local laundromatsOct 26, 2026 1:50 pm - Two Wash Smart Laundry locations in Elgin are among several spots with small “engagement stations” for children set up by The Basics of Greater Elgin.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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Beemer, ‘not trying to do anything flashy,’ rolls along for Burlington CentraOct 25, 2026 4:59 pm - Burlington Central’s Reece Beemer knows he has the talent to throw the ball all over the field. The only problem for the 6-foot-3, 180-pound junior quarterback is that th...
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Retiring Kane County sheriff’s absence an issue in race for his successorOct 25, 2026 1:37 pm - Ron Hain is stepping down as Kane County sheriff, but lingering questions over his monthslong absence are hovering over the race to elect his replacement.
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Endorsement: Wegman for Kane County treasurerOct 25, 2026 3:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses Penny Wegman for Kane County treasurer.