East Dundee Lifestyle
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Enter a magical world in CTE’s ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’Apr 10, 2024 10:41 am - Children’s Theatre of Elgin will present “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” April 12-14 at the Hemmens in Elgin, with a special sensory-friendly performance on April 11.
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Kane County Health Department applauds Aurora Farmers Market for policy restricting vapingApr 09, 2024 1:36 pm - On Jan. 1, e-cigarette devices were added to the Smoke Free Illinois Act, which means in addition to smoking, vaping is now banned in public places and outside public pla...
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Kane County Animal Control sets dates for low-cost drive-through rabies vaccine and microchip clinicsApr 01, 2024 7:19 pm - Kane County Animal Control has announced the 2024 dates for its popular low-cost drive-through rabies vaccine and microchip clinics. The first clinic will be held on Sat...
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Skyview: Riding where they used to raceMar 31, 2024 6:00 am - The Raceway Woods Forest Preserve in Carpentersville has a history like no other park in the suburbs.The 122 acres has all the expected amenities such as hiking, biking and picnic tables, but it’s also the home of the former Meadowdale International Speedway.
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Elgin Coffeehouse to feature the gifted musicians of Highland Avenue ChurchMar 26, 2024 8:42 pm - After many years of presenting some of the finest folk singers in the country, the Highland Avenue Coffeehouse on April 5 is featuring its own gifted musicians. This smal...
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‘A perfect storm’: What’s our protection level against measles amid Chicago outbreak?Mar 24, 2024 8:54 am - Considered to be effectively eliminated across the U.S. in 2000, a measles outbreak in Chicago this month is a wake-up call about how easily things can spiral, experts say. How well protected are Illinoisans against the highly contagious respiratory virus?
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Cook County jail program is rescuing dogs and detainees. And now it’s expandingMar 22, 2024 5:15 am - A corrections officer could be heard shouting commands Thursday morning in a concrete yard of Division 19 at the Cook County jail. But the detainees weren’t being bossed...
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Local farmers, advocates teach students about raising animals humanely and sustainablyMar 13, 2024 5:09 pm - When suburban farmer Cliff McConville teaches kids about his farm on the Brunner Family Forest Preserve in Carpentersville, he hopes he’s inspiring not only future consumers but future farmers.
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Lenten retreat inspires at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic ChurchMar 12, 2024 11:32 pm - More than 60 people attended a one-day Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 2, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee. It included small group breakouts, ...
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‘We’re seeing a big issue’: Kane County to consider compassionate euthanasia for petsMar 08, 2024 1:32 pm - Amid a surge in animal health and behavior problems, Kane County may offer low-cost euthanasia services for the first time. Kane County Animal Control Executive Director ...