South Elgin
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Five Kane County veterans awarded with refurbished vehicles: ‘That’s a blessing’Jul 20, 2025 10:22 pm - Midas' Project Spark initiative gifted five Kane County veterans with refurbished vehicles in July, eliminating transportation barriers. Army veteran Jason Shanahan called the jeep he received "a blessing" that will help in his work with local veterans groups.
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Faeries of the Forest Festival returns to South Elgin Aug. 2Jul 18, 2025 2:33 pm - Celebrate magic and faeries at the annual Faeries of the Forest festival on Aug. 2. It features live music, entertainment, activities, vendors and more spread throughout the enchanted grounds of Vasa Park.
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Kane sheriff investigating suspicious chemical deliveryJul 17, 2025 4:20 pm - The Kane County sheriff’s office bomb squad on Wednesday investigated chemicals found in the 9N800 block of South Leland Court near Elgin, according to a news release.
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Pretrial release granted for suspect in Elgin party shootingJul 17, 2025 3:59 pm - A man accused of shooting three people at a family party near Elgin — including his father — has been granted pretrial release.
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Eviction suit added to dispute between Kane County horse rescue and landlordsJul 17, 2025 3:47 pm - The dispute between a horse rescue group and its landlords has taken another turn, with the landlords trying to evict the nonprofit organization from the rural Kane County farm it calls home.
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Kane County launches Smart Sprinkler pilot to cut water use, protect aquifersJul 16, 2025 11:46 pm - Kane County is launching a pilot program to promote smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47%.
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Amazon donation to Project Backpack delivers for needy students in Elgin areaJul 16, 2025 4:43 pm - Amazon donates over 1,500 backpacks worth $5,000 to Project Backpack, an ECC initiative helping needy students in Elgin area school districts with back-to-school supplies. This year's event also offers free health clinics.
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Kane County releases 2026 candidate packets onlineJul 15, 2025 10:10 pm - Kane County Clerk announced nomination packets for 2026 local election candidates are available online and at clerk's offices. Packets include petitions, forms, requirements for county and precinct seats.
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Petition packets for Kane 2026 election availableJul 15, 2025 11:37 am - Petition packets for established party candidates running for Kane County offices at the March 17, 2026, general primary election are available.
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Kane County Fair opens Wednesday — all you need to knowJul 15, 2025 11:33 am - The Kane County Fair will kick off its 156th year at 3 p.m. Wednesday with 4-H animals, fair food and carnival rides.