Maple Park
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Forest preserve hike offers healthy start to new yearJan 04, 2019 5:00 am - For the longest time, I was a "non-winter" walker. As soon as cold weather set in, my wife was on her own in terms of walking the dog. Over time, she convinced me that p...
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Authorities identify 13-year-old Elgin girl killed crossing Randall RoadJan 04, 2019 12:00 am - Elgin police are investigating a Thursday night crash in which a 13-year-old girl was struck and killed by a pickup truck while she crossed Randall Road. The Kane County...
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Proposed solar power facility in Plato Township fails first testJan 04, 2019 12:00 am - If a new solar power-generating facility wants to plant roots in Plato Township, it will have to shine through the cloud of an unfavorable vote a Kane County Board commi...
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Fox Valley police reportsJan 04, 2019 12:00 am - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.
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Extension educator offers tips on keeping herbs all winterJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - While winter can give gardeners a nice break from their usual garden maintenance, they undoubtedly miss the ability to harvest and enjoy the fresh garden bounty. "Grow ...
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Why Ben Franklin wasn't a fan of the bald eagleJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Let's start with the basics: bald eagles eat fish which they catch with their feet. As sharp as their talons might be, they can't auger holes in ice. So, in the winter t...
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Some cases resolved, new Kane crimes comitted in 2018Jan 03, 2019 5:00 am - The year of 2018 brought resolutions to some court cases in Kane County as well as seeing new disputes and crimes. Here is a sample of some of the biggest cases and deve...
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Fox Valley's top stories of 2018Jan 03, 2019 5:00 am - A fatal police shooting, employee strikes, school changes and redevelopment projects were among the most memorable moments in the Fox Valley in 2018. Here are some of th...
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Help give abused children a voice in court with CASAJan 03, 2019 1:00 am - For more than 30 years, CASA Kane County has been recruiting, training and supervising community volunteers who serve as court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) and th...
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Underwood, Casten make history in Washington and in the suburbsJan 03, 2019 12:00 am - Two new suburban members of the U.S. House, Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten, made history on several fronts Thursday when they took the oath of office. It marked the be...