Burlington
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Dining out: Portillo’s heart-shaped cakes are back, plus wing competitions and moreJan 28, 2025 6:13 am - Portillo’s is bringing back its heart-shaped chocolate cake and there are a couple of chicken wing competitions this weekend. Plus, Saturday is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and Jeni’s scoop shops have a flavor just for the occasion.
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Man seriously injured in Elgin shooting SundayJan 26, 2025 5:50 pm - Elgin police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously injured Sunday afternoon.
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Kane County Fair offers $3,000 scholarships to 4-H high school seniorsJan 26, 2025 5:33 pm - The Kane County Fair board seeks applications from 4-H Club high school seniors for three $3,000 college scholarships. April 1 deadline to apply for financial assistance furthering education.
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$4.85 million Geneva home sale is most expensive in Kane County historyJan 26, 2025 12:31 pm - The recent sale of a Geneva home for $4.85 million is the most expensive home purchase in Kane County history, according to the broker who made the deal.
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Boys basketball: Burlington Central’s 10 free throws in final quarter help outlast Batavia in final Night of Hoops matchJan 25, 2025 11:07 pm - LJ Kerr wanted to get to the rim as much as possible. With Burlington Central stuck in a tight 41-41 contest with two minutes remaining against Batavia in the final game ...
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Emergency room bypass rates spiked last year at area hospitalsJan 25, 2025 3:06 pm - Hospital emergency department diverted ambulances elsewhere at a higher rate in 2024 than during the previous two years, according to state data.
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CASA Kane County hosts volunteer open house to support children in foster careJan 24, 2025 6:04 pm - Learn about volunteer opportunities, ways to contribute through donations, and how to advocate for children in foster care at the CASA Kane County open house Jan. 30.
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Norwegian National League offers scholarshipsJan 24, 2025 4:25 pm - The Norwegian National League offers scholarships for students of Norwegian descent in several suburban Chicago counties through essay and art contests.
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Elgin police report rise in serious crimes, gunfire incidents in 2024Jan 24, 2025 3:39 pm - Elgin police report a rise in serious crimes and gun violence in 2024 but say a long-term downward trend continues.
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Elgin Chamber rewards leadership and community service with new scholarship programJan 24, 2025 2:56 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing further education to recognize leadership, community service, and higher education.