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Join Kane County’s nature education program, now marking its 20th yearSep 15, 2026 10:38 am - Kane County Certified Naturalists celebrates 20 years with their 20th class starting in 2027, offering an award-winning nature education program that teaches conservation, environmental education and community service through classroom learning and field experiences.
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Kane County seeing fewer fatal opioid overdoses, as county prevention efforts continueSep 15, 2026 6:17 am - The number of fatal opioid overdoses among Kane County residents declined again in 2025, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 14-26Sep 14, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Little City’s horticulture program or how hydrangeas change color. Also, listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.
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St. Charles hobbyist baker battles pastry professionals on Food Network’s ‘Halloween Baking Championship’Sep 11, 2026 5:10 pm - St. Charles hobbyist baker Elizabeth Suwanski will appear on Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship,” which has its season 12 premiere at 8 p.m. Monday.
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CASA Kane County hosts inaugural ‘Dancing with the Local Stars’ fundraiser for foster childrenSep 11, 2026 4:53 pm - CASA Kane County will host "Dancing with the Local Stars" on Oct. 7 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, where community leaders and professionals will perform on the dance floor to raise funds for children in foster care who have experienced abuse and neglect.
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Why suburban police are teaming up to fight video gambling smash-and-grabsSep 10, 2026 4:16 pm - Amid a rash of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting video gambling machines in restaurants, bars and other businesses, suburban law enforcement agencies are teaming up to fight back.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2026 Holiday Happenings guideSep 10, 2026 9:38 am - Nonprofits and community organizations can submit their Thanksgiving 5Ks, craft fairs, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfasts with Santa, or other family events for free by Sept. 25 on the Daily Herald's online calendar.
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Kane County seeks applicants for Ethics Commission vacancySep 09, 2026 11:44 pm - Kane County seeks a volunteer for its five-member Ethics Commission that reviews unethical conduct allegations against county board members, the chair, and employees through investigations, hearings, and recommendations for disciplinary action or fines.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month with call for volunteersSep 09, 2026 11:36 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank joins Hunger Action Month this September, serving 570,000 neighbors monthly across 13 counties, exceeding peak COVID-era demand with 98 million meals distributed in fiscal year 2026.
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Of halls of fame and a beloved coachSep 09, 2026 1:52 pm - Retired Palatine baseball coach Jim Koller passes; Glenbard South and Wheaton Warrenville South hold their hall of fame inductions.