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Kane County celebrates Hamid Ahmed for 50 years of serviceFeb 19, 2025 2:59 pm - At 83, Hamid Ahmed remains an active presence at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva, marking 50 years of service in January 2025 — the longest tenure of any full-time county employee.
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ECC Musical Theatre tackles mental health in ‘Next to Normal’Feb 18, 2025 5:16 pm - Elgin Community College Musical Theatre will present the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Next to Normal,” with performances Feb. 21 through March 2 at ECC's SecondSpace Theatre on the Spartan Drive campus.
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Students advocate, find shared experiences at annual Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental HealthFeb 18, 2025 3:48 pm - Sophie Dado had a message for everyone in the room at Elgin Community College. She had written down a quote that stuck with her, and she wanted the adults in the room to...
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Kane County youth gather to promote mental health, foster supportive communitiesFeb 12, 2025 7:06 pm - The Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health is an annual event that brings together high school students, counselors, teachers, and county representatives to facilitate student-led conversations on emotional well-being.
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Three Fires Council adopts Scouting America name changeFeb 07, 2025 5:04 pm - After 115 years, Boy Scouts of America rebrands as Scouting America to reflect growing female and diverse membership.
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CASA Kane County appoints health care and education leaders to board of directorsFeb 03, 2025 9:39 pm - CASA Kane County appoints two new board members, Carol Goewey and Denise Kruckenberg, who bring extensive experience in sales leadership and academic administration to help advocate for abused and neglected children.
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Fermilab Natural Areas awarded $12,000 grant for Shrubland Restoration ProjectFeb 03, 2025 7:57 pm - Fermilab Natural Areas gets $12,000 DuPage Foundation grant, enabling sponsorships for two 10-week interns to restore Sparrow Hedge native shrublands that support declining bird populations.
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Kane County to host town halls on sales tax referendumFeb 03, 2025 12:57 pm - Between Feb. 4 and March 10, the Kane County Board is hosting five town halls to provide information about proposed sales tax referendum to fund public safety services.
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Prominent Illinois Democrats to speak at Kane County Truman Dinner fundraiser March 2Jan 29, 2025 7:42 pm - Kane County Democrats are hosting the annual Truman Dinner on March 2, featuring Illinois politicians Alexi Giannoulias, Susana Mendoza, Illinois AFL-CIO president Tim Drea, and keynote Pam Davidson.
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Kane County Fair offers $3,000 scholarships to 4-H high school seniorsJan 26, 2025 5:33 pm - The Kane County Fair board seeks applications from 4-H Club high school seniors for three $3,000 college scholarships. April 1 deadline to apply for financial assistance furthering education.