Hampshire
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Kane County hemp producer urges its use in green constructionJun 19, 2024 9:43 am - The Northern Illinois Hemp Hub in Maple Park is holding two days of hands-on workshops on Hempcrete from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 20-21, according to a ...
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Why Glen Ellyn police chief says Jimmy Buffett saved his lifeJun 14, 2024 5:15 am - The late Jimmy Buffett is best remembered for tropical rock hits like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” but Glen Ellyn Police Chief Philip Norton fondly recalls the singer for more personal reasons. “Jimmy Buffett saved my life,” Norton told his village board last month.
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Help round up rusty crayfish in Aug. 10 ‘Rodeo’Jun 13, 2024 10:57 pm - Attention nature enthusiasts and families! The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has a mission for you.
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‘This plan is completely unnecessary’: County OKs climate action plan over objections from some board membersJun 12, 2024 10:43 am - The Kane County Board has adopted a climate action implementation plan that recommends ways to reduce the emission of gasses that many experts believe are hurting the climate.
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Festivals June 14-20: Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Libertyville Days, Grayslake Craft Beer Fest and moreJun 11, 2024 8:48 am - Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Taste of Des Plaines, Libertyville Days, Grayslake Craft Beer Fest, Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest and more happening this week.
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Mobile driver’s services unit to visit HampshireJun 11, 2024 7:27 am - The state’s Mobile Driver Services Unit will be in Hampshire on June 27.
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Words on Birds: Spring migration, travels and two great books fill a memorable MayJun 11, 2024 6:34 am - Spring migration, traveling and birding kept columnist Jeff Reiter busy during the month of May.
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Pingree Grove Fire Protection District honored for saving deputy’s lifeJun 11, 2024 12:26 am - On Oct. 23, 2023, a routine call turned into a lifesaving mission for the Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District.
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Kane County government to host blood drive June 17Jun 10, 2024 1:18 pm - Kane County Government is organizing a blood drive on Monday, June 17, at its Geneva campus. Those donating blood will receive a $15 e-gift card.
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Sheriff: Kane County business owner shot up customer’s vanJun 09, 2024 11:21 am - The owner of a Kane County welding business faces felony drug and weapons charges after authorities say he shot up a customer’s van because he was unhappy with the client.