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Center for Civic Engagement launches this fall at Elgin Community CollegeJul 19, 2023 11:00 pm - Starting this fall, Elgin Community College students can apply to be civic leaders with the new Center for Civic Engagement, which will be a regional hub for training ci...
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Learn how you can support bats with backyard trees, forestsJul 19, 2023 11:00 pm - Fluttering overhead at night, quiet except for their squeaks, bats can be easily overlooked, but these small mammals play a big role in the ecosystem. Bats are also at ...
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Church campers make sandwiches for Aurora pantryJul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - A downtown Aurora free pantry gained 165 sandwiches Thursday, July 13. Volunteers at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora assembled the sandwiches to conclude a seco...
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Seven organists to perform at 'Bach and Beyond' concert July 28 in AuroraJul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - "Bach and Beyond at the Marmion Abbey," a free concert by seven area organists, will be performed Friday, July 28. The 24th annual concert by the Fox Valley chapter of A...
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Elation, dismay from suburban leaders over state Supreme Court's landmark bail rulingJul 18, 2023 1:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court's landmark decision Tuesday upholding the constitutionality of cashless bail sparked elation from some suburban leaders and dismay among other...
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Problematic phone software causing surge in fake 911 calls in Kane CountyJul 17, 2023 1:00 am - Bumpy travels and a recent Android phone software update continue to ignite an onslaught of bogus 911 calls to Kane County and other emergency departments. Users can sol...
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Kane County's annual Recycling Extravaganza returns July 22Jul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Kane County's Recycling Program will be hosting its annual Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, July 22, from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S Randall Road in St. Charles. Note: ...
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There's so much to do at Sugar Grove Corn BoilJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Sweet corn is one of the main attractions at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival, which returns this week. It is presented by an all-volunteer committee. Festival hours a...
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Cat, dogs find new homes at Aurora free adoption eventJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Nearly two dozen cats and dogs in Aurora found their forever homes last weekend. The Aurora Animal Care and Control hosted the "Christmas in July" free adoption day on S...
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'Hit me with your best shot': Demolition derby ends Kane County Fair with a bangJul 16, 2023 1:00 am - The Kane County Fair ended with a bang Sunday, as five days of animal exhibits, carnival rides, live music and family fun came to a crashing conclusion. Just as intended...