St. Charles
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From drive-in to fly-in: A canopy’s quirky taleAug 13, 2025 4:00 am - The canopy that once sheltered Rex's Driv-In restaurant in St. Charles has played an important role in the history of the Fox Valley Aero Club.
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Kane County Board rejects solar electricity site near ElginAug 12, 2025 5:09 pm - Residents of two neighborhoods near Elgin were relieved Tuesday when the Kane County board rejected a request to allow a solar farm near their homes.
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League of Women Voters hosts immigration panel with legal and policy expertsAug 12, 2025 5:00 pm - Immigration attorneys and policy experts will participate in an Aug. 26 panel discussion on immigration law and enforcement practices, co-sponsored by local Leagues of Women Voters, AAUW Elgin, and Gail Borden Public Library.
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Community Foundation awards over $535k in grants to 40 area nonprofitsAug 12, 2025 4:06 pm - Local Fox River Valley nonprofits receive over $535,000 in grants from the Community Foundation to support critical work like food pantries, disability care, and historical preservation.
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St. Charles church hosts Evensong Prayer Service and potluckAug 12, 2025 1:37 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold an Evening Prayer service with contemporary music on Aug. 20, followed by a complimentary community meal.
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Best Bets: Celebrities converge on Rosemont for Fan Expo ChicagoAug 12, 2025 1:16 pm - “Star Wars,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and other Hollywood stars converge on Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for Fan Expo Chicago while the Air and Water Show zooms over Chicago’s lakefront this weekend.
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Find out if you have unclaimed property or cash during event Aug. 19 in South ElginAug 12, 2025 12:50 pm - State Sen. Don DeWitte is partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s office on Tuesday, Aug. 19 for an unclaimed property event at the Gail Borden Library’s South Elgin branch.
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Immigration and due process panel to be held Aug. 26 in ElginAug 12, 2025 12:49 pm - A panel discussion on U.S. immigration law, enforcement practices and their impact on Illinois communities will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Gail Borden Public Library.
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Football: Plumb keys experienced St. Charles North defenseAug 11, 2025 11:00 pm - Senior linebacker Matthew Plumb wasn’t originally planning on being the cornerstone of the defense when he started playing football for St. Charles North. Much like his o...
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Smithfield Foods’ St. Charles facility donates 13,000 lbs. of salami to Northern Illinois Food BankAug 11, 2025 8:06 pm - Smithfield Foods donates over 13,000 pounds of salami to Northern Illinois Food Bank, providing thousands of protein-rich meals to families facing hunger.