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Kane County Health Department expanding access to life-saving opioid treatment medicationApr 23, 2026 6:43 pm - Opioid-related deaths or hospitalizations continue to impact families across the country and Kane County is no different, with more than 2,000 opioid-related overdose visits at emergency departments in Kane County between 2018 and 2023, based on state data.
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Kane County offers low-cost rabies vaccine and microchip clinicsApr 23, 2026 6:00 pm - Kane County Animal Control has announced the 2026 dates for its popular low-cost, drive-through rabies vaccination and microchip clinics, making it easier for pet owners to protect their animals and comply with Illinois law
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Kane County’s pioneering Eviction Mediation Program celebrates success in preventing homelessnessApr 23, 2026 4:42 pm - The Kane County Eviction Mediation Program, launched in May 2021 by Resolution Systems Institute and Illinois' 16th Judicial Circuit, has mediated nearly 3,000 cases and created over 2,100 agreements that helped parties avoid eviction during its five years of operation.
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Forest preserve district offers free wood chips May 2Apr 23, 2026 12:18 am - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering free wood chips to the public on Saturday, May 2, at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock.
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2026 St. Charles Spring Shop Crawl grows to 25 retail businessesApr 22, 2026 11:45 pm - The 2026 Spring Shop Crawl in St. Charles will take place April 25-26, featuring 25 local businesses offering special deals and promotions.
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Join a woodland walk at Garfield Farm MuseumApr 21, 2026 4:23 pm - Garfield Farm Museum director Jerome Johnson will lead a nature walk through the museum's Harley Pond and Woods on Saturday, May 2.
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Garfield Farm Museum to honor environmental and historic preservation leaders at 35th annual awards dinnerApr 21, 2026 1:07 am - Garfield Farm Museum will hold its 35th annual awards dinner on May 8 to celebrate 49 years and honor contributors to historic and environmental preservation.
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St. Charles Arts Council opens Free Little Art GalleryApr 15, 2026 9:43 am - The St. Charles Arts Council is bringing its first Free Little Art Gallery to town. It is a free-standing, self-service container designed for the community to share art with one another.
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Chicago Harp Quartet presents ‘Sounds of the Earth’ in Aurora and St. CharlesApr 14, 2026 3:14 pm - The Chicago Harp Quartet will perform "Sounds of the Earth: Music and Nature in Harmony" on April 19-20, featuring nature-themed pieces by various composers including works specifically written for the quartet.
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Kane County to plant 500 native trees for Earth Day at Fabyan Forest PreserveApr 14, 2026 3:00 pm - Volunteers will plant 500 native trees and shrubs at Fabyan Forest Preserve on April 18 at 10 a.m. for Earth Day, with species including white oak, bur oak, sugar maple, and various native shrubs to support local ecosystems and wildlife habitat.