Burlington
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Randall Road construction updates: New lane, intersection closings comingApr 24, 2026 1:40 pm - Traffic is expected to back up in northern Kane County as workers close lanes on Randall Road south of Route 72.
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Kane County Health Department hosting webinar on gambling and substance useApr 24, 2026 12:10 pm - Kane County Health Department hosts a webinar May 18 about problem gambling and substance use disorders. The event aims to educate on shared risk factors, warning signs, and integrated treatment approaches for these interconnected issues.
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Kane County blood drive relocating to Geneva’s Sunset Community Center May 5Apr 24, 2026 11:00 am - The Kane County government community blood drive for the American Red Cross has been relocated for Tuesday, May 5.
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Elgin Del Webb Community announces yearlong celebration for America’s 250th AnniversaryApr 23, 2026 10:02 pm - The Elgin Del Webb Edgewater community is organizing year-long celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.
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Kane County Health Department expanding access to life-saving opioid treatment medicationApr 23, 2026 6:43 pm - Opioid-related deaths or hospitalizations continue to impact families across the country and Kane County is no different, with more than 2,000 opioid-related overdose visits at emergency departments in Kane County between 2018 and 2023, based on state data.
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Fox River, Chain O’ Lakes crest at major flood stage; water levels expected to begin slowly fallingApr 23, 2026 6:40 pm - As floodwaters finally top out and begin slowly to recede along the Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes, McHenry County officials are asking people to document and report flood damage.
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Kane County offers low-cost rabies vaccine and microchip clinicsApr 23, 2026 6:00 pm - Kane County Animal Control has announced the 2026 dates for its popular low-cost, drive-through rabies vaccination and microchip clinics, making it easier for pet owners to protect their animals and comply with Illinois law
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Kane County’s pioneering Eviction Mediation Program celebrates success in preventing homelessnessApr 23, 2026 4:42 pm - The Kane County Eviction Mediation Program, launched in May 2021 by Resolution Systems Institute and Illinois' 16th Judicial Circuit, has mediated nearly 3,000 cases and created over 2,100 agreements that helped parties avoid eviction during its five years of operation.
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Schmit: Local grads doing great things at the highest levelsApr 23, 2026 4:27 pm - Kevin Schmit provides an update on what some of the area’s high school alums are up to. While mostly positive reports, there have been setbacks.
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Elgin’s Bethlehem Lutheran next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ TourApr 23, 2026 1:16 pm - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour continues Sunday, April 26, at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, featuring their 1940 M.P. Moller pipe organ that was restored in 1982.