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Homelessness report highlights urgent housing needs in Kane CountyAug 14, 2025 11:10 am - Last year, more than 1,700 people experienced homelessness in Kane County, according to a recent report.
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‘I’m an antique’: Century Club honors four 100+ year olds at Elgin senior homeAug 13, 2025 10:14 am - Residents who are more than 100 years old were celebrated during a party on Sunday at The Vines Senior Home in Elgin. The oldest of the four? Janet Robinson, who is 107.
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From drive-in to fly-in: A canopy’s quirky taleAug 13, 2025 4:00 am - The canopy that once sheltered Rex's Driv-In restaurant in St. Charles has played an important role in the history of the Fox Valley Aero Club.
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PADS of Elgin hosts three fundraising events this fallAug 12, 2025 7:23 pm - PADS of Elgin is hosting three fundraising events this fall to raise funds and awareness for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Elgin area.
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Inverness resident named Marklund board chairAug 12, 2025 5:46 pm - Jerry Finis, co-founder of Pathway Senior Living, has been named chair of the Marklund board of directors.
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Kane County Board rejects solar electricity site near ElginAug 12, 2025 5:09 pm - Residents of two neighborhoods near Elgin were relieved Tuesday when the Kane County board rejected a request to allow a solar farm near their homes.
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League of Women Voters hosts immigration panel with legal and policy expertsAug 12, 2025 5:00 pm - Immigration attorneys and policy experts will participate in an Aug. 26 panel discussion on immigration law and enforcement practices, co-sponsored by local Leagues of Women Voters, AAUW Elgin, and Gail Borden Public Library.
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Gowns For Good to host Teen Gown Sale Aug. 24Aug 12, 2025 4:30 pm - Gowns For Good, a nonprofit making formalwear affordable, is hosting a Teen Gown Sale on Aug. 24 in Elgin. Proceeds benefit the Female Empowerment Club of Hampshire High School.
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Spotlight: Elgin’s Janus updates ‘School for Lies’ and Aurora’s Paramount stages ‘Come From Away’Aug 12, 2025 4:17 pm - Janus Theatre stages a contemporary take on Moliere’s 17th-century satire “School for Lies” and Paramount Theatre presents the regional premiere of the musical “Come From Away.”
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Community Foundation awards over $535k in grants to 40 area nonprofitsAug 12, 2025 4:06 pm - Local Fox River Valley nonprofits receive over $535,000 in grants from the Community Foundation to support critical work like food pantries, disability care, and historical preservation.