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Democratic pep rally draws not 50 but 300 in St. Charles
By James Fuller
May 23, 2018 10:06 PM - A pep rally expected to draw about 50 people for 14th Congressional District hopeful Lauren Underwood drew 300 people on the strength of co-appearances by gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez.
Annual 'Painted Ladies' contest seeks applicants
Submitted by David Brimm
May 23, 2018 9:56 PM - The Chicago Paint and Coatings Association is kicking off the 32nd annual "Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition," a beauty contest for homes and businesses.
Softball: St. Charles East, Geneva, Hampshire notch regional wins
Daily Herald report
May 23, 2018 9:05 PM - St. Charles East, Geneva and Hampshire all won Class 4A regional softball games on Wednesday.
Utility tree-trimming to briefly close portions of Fox River Trail in June
Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County
May 23, 2018 8:00 PM - Two utility tree-trimming projects will prompt intermittent closures of portions of the Fox River Trail in East Dundee and Carpentersville next month.
Low supply of platelets raising concerns heading into Memorial Day Weekend
Submitted by LifeSource
May 23, 2018 4:38 PM - Millions of Americans will use Memorial Day weekend to take a break from life's rigors. But for those needing a blood transfusion following an accident or for others who are in the hospital battling cancer, the upcoming holiday weekend creates an added hurdle to their healing.
How volunteers in Dundee honor veterans
By Gerard Dziuba
May 23, 2018 1:48 PM - What would Memorial Day be without sentiments wrapped around it? Helping the memories come to mind cannot be done without the help of dozens, sometimes hundreds, of volunteers.
Stop and read the names on military statues, plaques
By Dave Heun
May 23, 2018 1:43 PM - The statues or plaques honoring the veterans of Kane County have always caught my attention. I read the names often, thinking about what it must have been like for the families of these young men called off to duty.
Memorial Day marks 150th anniversary
By Jerry Turnquist
May 23, 2018 1:15 PM - May 30, 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the first Memorial Day. Begun in the aftermath of the Civil War, this day of remembrance was started by Gen. John A. Logan, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, a Northern veterans organization, when he issued his "General Order No. 11" in May 1868.
How Fox Valley Hands of Hope helps people grieving a loss
By Mike Miazga
May 23, 2018 11:05 AM - Geneva-based Fox Valley Hands of Hope, powered by a dedicated staff and a legion of trained volunteers, is dedicated to providing practical, spiritual and emotional support to individuals and their families dealing with loss of life.
Grace Lutheran of Lily Lake to host 'Maker Fun Factory' vacation Bible school
Submitted by Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake
May 22, 2018 8:06 PM - Grace Lutheran of Lily Lake to host 'Maker Fun Factory' vacation Bible school

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Population: 5,624
Year Incorporated:1876
Zip Codes:60140
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