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Free yard signs available to promote 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline in Kane CountyMay 01, 2026 11:44 am - The Kane County Health Department launches awareness campaign for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by distributing free yard signs from May through September, following research showing 11% decline in youth suicide deaths since the hotline's launch.
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Why Gilded Age tycoon will be honored with sculpture in St. CharlesMay 01, 2026 4:26 am - Former St. Charles resident Archie Bentz was behind the push to commission a sculpture to honor baron John Warne “Bet-A-Million” Gates, whose fortune was inherited by Dellora A. Norris.
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Kane County revamping property tax bill lookApr 30, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County treasurer is revamping the look of property tax bills, including adding contact info for elected officials so taxpayers can reach out with their questions and complaints.
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World-renowed organist bringing Bach, gospel to historic Elgin church May 8Apr 29, 2026 4:32 pm - On Friday, May 8, internationally acclaimed organist Alcée Chriss III will perform at First Congregational Church in Elgin. The concert will feature works by Bach, Rameau, Price, Reger, and his own gospel hymn improvisations.
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Loaves & Fishes joins in 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food driveApr 29, 2026 3:47 pm - The 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place Saturday, May 9, with postal carriers collecting nonperishable food donations left by mailboxes before 11 a.m. for Loaves & Fishes Community Services.
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In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summerApr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.
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Baseball: Kaneland falls in 10 innings in opener of Sycamore seriesApr 28, 2026 10:11 pm - Noah Neece was struggling at the plate, but he was far from alone. The first four batters in the Sycamore lineup struck out a combined 12 times in 20 at-bats. But Neece b...
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Skull prompts Kane Forest Preserve police to open death investigation; more bones foundApr 28, 2026 7:20 pm - Officers searching a Kane County forest preserve on Sunday after a skull was found there discovered additional bones that may be human, investigators announced Tuesday.
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Man sentenced to 27 years for fentanyl death, armed violenceApr 28, 2026 2:27 pm - A St. Charles-area man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for drug-induced homicide and armed violence.
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Home & garden calendar, April 28 to May 9Apr 28, 2026 2:16 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement and “Controlling Garden Marauders.” Also, the popular Lilac Sale, plant sales, and wildflower walks.