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‘Nurtured by Nature’ outdoor wellness sessions offered in Kane CountyAug 15, 2026 11:11 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers “Nurtured by Nature,” a free monthly wellness program combining gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and mindful hiking through local forest preserves.
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Explore the Extension Idea Garden at free community event Aug. 30Aug 15, 2026 10:45 pm - The University of Illinois Extension will host a free Extension Connection Community Day on Aug. 30 at Kane County Idea Garden in St. Charles, featuring activities for all ages focused on environment, gardening, food, and wellness.
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Low-interest loans available for July storm damage in Kane, DuPage countiesAug 15, 2026 9:28 am - Residents in Kane and DuPage counties who had damage and losses from the storms that occurred July 2-4 can apply for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying whyAug 14, 2026 6:58 am - More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.
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Kane County Board OKs roughly $2.3 million property tax levy hike for next year’s budgetAug 12, 2026 1:27 pm - Kane County is looking at a roughly $2.3 million property tax levy hike for 2027 as its county board’s efforts to clamp down on cash reserve spending and solve the county’s budgetary woes continue.
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District 300’s new cellphone, electronic device restrictions go into effect this weekAug 12, 2026 12:20 pm - Algonquin-based Community Unit School District 300 students returned to school this week to a new policy limiting the use of cellphones, earbuds, headphones and other electronic devices during school hours.
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Severe thunderstorms with 90 mph winds strike the suburbs, power outages affect thousandsAug 11, 2026 4:33 pm - Winds exceeding 90 mph hit some areas of the Chicago suburbs when a thunderstorm passed through mid-Tuesday morning.
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District 300 marks completion of first phase of Parkview Elementary School expansion and renovation projectAug 11, 2026 2:09 pm - District 300 celebrated the ribbon-cutting for Parkview Elementary School's first phase expansion, adding 17,600 square feet with a new media center, renovated cafeteria, and multipurpose room to serve the 500 returning students.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 11-22Aug 11, 2026 7:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like fall flowers for the garden, bringing plants indoors, and more. Also, listing of garden tours, plant sales, nature walks and workshops.
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SBA offers low-interest loans to Kane County residents affected by July stormsAug 10, 2026 12:53 pm - The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding that impacted six counties in northeastern Illinois from July 2-4, 2026.