Burlington
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Second Fox River Trail detour needed for wastewater construction project in GenevaSep 04, 2026 3:42 pm - The Fox River Trail in Geneva will face a second closure on its west side starting Sept. 14 for approximately two months due to sanitary sewer construction. Trail users will need to detour via South Third Street and South Street.
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Old-fashioned newspaper toss contest being held by Elgin Golden K KiwanisSep 04, 2026 3:17 pm - On Labor Day morning, local historian Jerry Turnquist and fellow members of the Elgin Golden K Kiwanis will be paying homage to a job they held in their youth.
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Man’s body recovered from Fox River in Elgin Friday morningSep 04, 2026 2:25 pm - Authorities say the body of a man was recovered early Friday morning from the Fox River in Elgin.
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Hop, hop, hooray! Sip your way through the suburbs at these fall beer festsSep 04, 2026 9:41 am - Beer events are brewing up around the suburbs as we approach Oktoberfest. From traditional festivals to a beer 5K, there’s something happening most weekends for beer lovers over the next couple of months.
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Autoharpist Bryan Bowers returns to Highland Avenue Coffeehouse stage Sept. 11Sep 03, 2026 10:07 pm - Gifted singer-songwriter and autoharpist Bryan Bowers will delight folk music lovers at Elgin’s Highland Avenue Coffeehouse on Friday, Sept. 11.
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Kane County records its first two cases of West Nile virus in 2026Sep 03, 2026 11:37 am - The Kane County Health Department has reported the first two human cases of West Nile virus in Kane County for the 2026 mosquito season.
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PADS of Elgin sets new course after federal funding loss, asks for continued community supportSep 02, 2026 3:43 pm - A year after tackling a budget crisis that threatened to shut its doors, PADS of Elgin is asking the community to continue supporting its mission and “build something stronger.”
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Officials: Scam targeting family members of people in Kane County jailSep 02, 2026 2:30 pm - The Kane County state’s attorney’s office is warning the public about a reported scam that is targeting family members of people held in the Kane County jail.
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Freshman phenom Lani Akenten powers up for Burlington Central, leaving Jacobs to ask, ‘How do we defend that?Sep 02, 2026 12:40 pm - Burlington Central’s Lani Akenten came into her freshman season with a pretty high pedigree, but you never really know how a younger player will adapt to the varsity leve...
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Elgin to hold Patriot Day ceremony marking 25th anniversary of 9/11Sep 02, 2026 10:46 am - Elgin will hold a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 at city hall to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, featuring prayers from police and fire chaplains, honor guard presentations, and the national anthem performed by Larkin High School vocalists.