Maple Park
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Fox River flooding closes forest preserves, trail; Lauzen declares disasterJul 14, 2017 1:00 am - Towns in Kane and McHenry counties continue to keep a wary eye on the rising Fox River, expected to crest Tuesday. Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen issued a disas...
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Rauner declares Lake, McHenry, Kane counties state disaster areasJul 14, 2017 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner has declared Lake, McHenry and Kane counties state disaster areas as a result of this week's flooding. The declaration comes as rivers and lakes in the...
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Probation for man who sold LSD in Kane CountyJul 14, 2017 1:00 am - An Indiana man accused of selling LSD several times in Kane County in 2015 has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and has been sentenced to 30 months of probation. Howev...
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What makes a plant a weed?Jul 13, 2017 11:00 pm - "Is that a good plant?" a woman asked me, pointing to a trailside flower during a nature walk. I paused and smiled. "I mean," she stuttered, sensing that the answer wa...
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Academic success happens inside, outside the classroomJul 13, 2017 11:00 pm - We know that students who fully engage in their education both inside and outside of the classroom experience greater success in persevering to graduation and in their c...
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Drug-related cases remain a 'serious issue,' McMahon saysJul 13, 2017 1:00 am - Kane County prosecutors have been dealing with more cases in the first six months of this year compared with last year at this time. State's Attorney Joe McMahon told th...
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Lavender shop opens in downtown GenevaJul 12, 2017 11:00 pm - New Geneva shop offers variety of products made from this versatile plant
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Inaugural class of STEM Scholars honored at graduationJul 12, 2017 11:00 pm - On July 10, U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) hosted a dual Women in STEM panel discussion and STEM Scholars graduation ceremony featuring keynote Lt. Governor Evelyn San...
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Heartland Blood Centers issues critical appeal for donorsJul 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Summer comes every year and with it, blood banks can always count on a decrease in blood donations, however, this year the difference is being felt more dramatically due...
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Shakespeare in the Park event relocated to RiverPark due to floodingJul 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Due to flooding at Island Park from this week's storms, the Shakespeare in the Park performance will have a new location this year along the Fox River. The free event w...