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Kane County records its first two cases of West Nile virus in 2026Sep 03, 2026 11:37 am - The Kane County Health Department has reported the first two human cases of West Nile virus in Kane County for the 2026 mosquito season.
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Officials: Scam targeting family members of people in Kane County jailSep 02, 2026 2:30 pm - The Kane County state’s attorney’s office is warning the public about a reported scam that is targeting family members of people held in the Kane County jail.
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Six stages of music and tales: Fox Valley’s folk fest celebrates its 50th yearSep 01, 2026 7:14 pm - The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary Sept. 6-7 at Wheeler Park in Geneva, featuring over 20 national and international acts across six stages, including folk music performances, and storytelling sessions.
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Italy concert tour uplifts St. Charles Singers before 42nd seasonSep 01, 2026 7:05 pm - The St. Charles Singers recently returned from 12 days in Italy where they performed seven concerts in historic churches including St. Peter’s in the Vatican. On Oct. 3-4, the ensemble, led by founder Jeff Hunt, opens its 42nd year with the season’s theme, “North American Mosaic,” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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Flying starts: Round Lake, Elk Grove top list of notable 2-0 teamsSep 01, 2026 5:19 pm - Round Lake and Elk Grove lead the list of area teams off to surprising 2-0 starts this season.
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Kane County offering free measles vaccines in wake of confirmed caseSep 01, 2026 11:32 am - The Kane County Health Department is offering free measles, mumps and rubella vaccination through Friday to county residents who are not adequately protected against measles.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 1-12Sep 01, 2026 9:57 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing tomatoes by seed, flower arranging, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sale, and workshops.
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Kane County approves energy efficiency initiative to help lower utility billsAug 31, 2026 10:17 pm - Kane County launches a $100,000 Energy Audit & Rebate Program to help unincorporated residents reduce utility bills through professional home energy audits and weatherization rebates.
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Waubonsee students grow fresh produce for campus food pantryAug 31, 2026 9:46 pm - Students at Waubonsee Community College maintain a campus garden where they grow tomatoes, peppers, squash and herbs in raised beds while learning about gardening and sustainability through hands-on experience.
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Woman gets 8 years for DUI crash that killed 2 people in Sugar GroveAug 31, 2026 5:09 pm - A Batavia woman was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison for a drunk-driving crash in 2023 that left two people dead.