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‘Seen, valued and supported’: Kids Above All holds annual backpack driveAug 10, 2026 4:26 am - The new school year is approaching, and while that can bring excitement to many students, for others it can cause anxiety.To ensure every child begins the year fully prepared, Kids Above All is holding its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive now through Aug. 20.
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Riding into the new school year: Suburban students to face new e-bike regulationsAug 09, 2026 1:28 pm - In the wake of recent deaths and major injuries of kids on e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motos, public safety advocates are looking to this month’s return to school as a fresh opportunity to educate students about such vehicles and their regulations.
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Fine Line showcases over 30 artists in sculpture exhibitionAug 07, 2026 7:00 pm - The Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is hosting "Sculpture at the Kavanagh Gallery," an annual exhibition featuring over 30 regional artists through Aug. 19.
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Hoffman Estates residents to share fun and community input at Summer Hang Aug. 11Aug 07, 2026 2:14 pm - Join the village of Hoffman Estates planning team at the Hello Hoffman Summer Hang from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at South Ridge Park to provide input that will help shape the next 20 years for the community.
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Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 to benefit CASA Kane CountyAug 06, 2026 11:31 pm - The Hope Echoes on the River charity bike ride returns Aug. 30 in Geneva, offering 10-, 35- and 65-mile routes along the Fox River to raise $250,000 for CASA Kane County, which advocates for children in foster care. Registration ranges from $20-$125, includes commemorative items. The event features post-ride festivities with food, drinks, and live music.
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Hoffman Estates to host 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremonyAug 06, 2026 4:23 pm - The Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Commission invites the community to gather in reflection and unity on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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Kane County Board OKs $402 million 2027 budget, without use of cash from dwindling reserve fundAug 06, 2026 3:39 pm - After years of balancing its budget by dipping into a dwindling reserve fund, the Kane County Board on Wednesday OK’d a $402.9 million county budget for fiscal year 2027 that doesn’t, at this point, rely on using any cash reserves.
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Feds threatened Sheriff Tom Dart with criminal charges over access to jail for immigration enforcementAug 06, 2026 2:50 pm - Federal authorities sent Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart subpoenas for inmates wanted for civil immigration enforcement along with letters that threatened criminal charges if the office didn’t turn over the individuals, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Look: The Week in Pictures photo galleryAug 06, 2026 2:24 pm - Daily Herald photographers bring you their best photos from the Chicago suburbs to close out July. ...
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for July 2026Aug 06, 2026 9:46 am - The top finishers in July’s amateur photo contest showcase the rich colors of nature.