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Don’t trash that battery: Rechargeables and others being accepted for recycling under new state lawJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - With the groundwork for a new state law done and mechanisms in place, consumers now have places to take batteries rather than have them rolling around in kitchen drawers or gathering dust in the garage.
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Kane County receives $75k grant to train 2,000 residents in mental health first aidJan 11, 2026 8:33 pm - Kane County Health Department and Family Service Association are offering Mental Health First Aid training to teach residents how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
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Retired Elgin Community College board member, Larkin High teacher John Duffy dies at 91Jan 10, 2026 8:03 pm - Funeral services will be held this week for longtime Larkin High School teacher and Elgin Community College board member John Duffy, who died on Christmas Eve at the age of 91.
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Girls basketball: Cary-Grove stays hot, tops Hampshire for 7th straight victoryJan 09, 2026 10:42 pm - Despite her soft-spoken style, Cary-Grove‘s Malaina Kurth has a way of making herself known. The 5-foot-7 guard has picked up her scoring in her senior season, and her Tr...
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GOP congressional candidate falls one signature short, removed from ballotJan 08, 2026 12:44 pm - A suburban congressional candidate’s name was struck from upcoming primary ballots Thursday after a state panel determined her nominating petitions fell one signature short of requirements.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 11-17Jan 08, 2026 4:30 am - Upcoming garden club meetings, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago area, covering topics such as pruning, soil health, houseplant care, sustainable gardening, and attracting pollinators like hummingbirds.
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$3 million in scholarship funds available for Fox Valley studentsJan 07, 2026 11:11 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's Scholarship Program offers over 500 community-sourced scholarship funds worth over $3 million for Fox Valley residents to attend college, graduate school, or trade school.
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Democratic candidate for 3rd Congressional seat removed from ballotJan 07, 2026 3:19 pm - A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from March 17 primary ballots Wednesday because of petition problems.
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Polar-Palooza brings nature-inspired games and winter fun to Creek BendJan 06, 2026 9:39 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the community to Polar-Palooza on Jan. 17, featuring nature-inspired games, interactive learning stations, and crafts for all ages.
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Are you a local conservation leader? Join the soil & water conservation district boardJan 05, 2026 12:38 pm - The Kane DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking candidates for three open board of directors seats in the 2026 election.