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Kane County to host flood preparedness workshop Sept. 24Sep 17, 2026 5:01 pm - Kane County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a flooding workshop on Sept. 24 at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva to educate residents about flood risks and preparation strategies.
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Kane County Health Department offering free MMR vaccinations through Sept. 25Sep 17, 2026 4:42 pm - After two reported measles cases this year, the Kane County Health Department is offering free MMR vaccination regardless of insurance status until Sept. 25.
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Melissa Bean drops out of 8th Congressional District candidate forum with Jennifer DavisSep 17, 2026 3:31 pm - Democratic candidate for the 8th Congressional District Melissa Bean has cited a scheduling conflict for her dropping out of a scheduled candidate forum with Republican opponent Jennifer Davis on Saturday.
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Film director Kevin Smith’s bringing his unique comedy view to Hemmens in ElginSep 17, 2026 1:20 pm - Filmmaker and mega-multitasker Kevin Smith’s bringing his stand-up comedy/Q&A show to The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin on Friday, in part because he wanted to visit a...
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East Dundee weighing 30% hike in water rates to fund projectsSep 17, 2026 1:02 pm - East Dundee may hike its water rate by 20% in 2027 to help the village pay for $19 million in capital improvement projects over the next five years.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for August 2026Sep 17, 2026 8:59 am - The top finishers in August’s amateur photo contest showcase landscapes from desert ranges to a glacier ice field.
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Marklund names new volunteer services coordinator for Elgin locationSep 16, 2026 8:31 pm - Mary Motta is joining Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin as the new volunteer services coordinator. The long-term care facility serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities.
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West Dundee Heritage Fest returns for 28th year with music, craft show, new 10K raceSep 16, 2026 10:51 am - West Dundee’s 28th annual Heritage Fest Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20, features a dozen bands, an arts and crafts fair with 100 artisans, a car show and a new 10K race.
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Great Orb Hunt returns with 150 orbs hidden at three Kane County locationsSep 15, 2026 7:50 pm - The Great Orb Hunt 2026 runs through Sept. 30 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles, Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and Fine Line Creative Arts Center, where participants can search for 150 handcrafted glass and ceramic orbs hidden along trails.
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Described by his coach as ‘a little bit of a sleeper,’ Jorge Pacheco wakes up Dundee-Crown with tying goalSep 15, 2026 3:13 pm - Dundee-Crown’s Jorge Pacheco felt like he had something to prove going back to last season. A year ago, Pacheco came off the bench for a senior-laden team. Now, the senio...