St. Charles Lifestyle
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Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
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Kane County Animal Control updates rabies tag feesNov 29, 2024 7:21 pm - Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Kane County Animal Control will update its 1-year and 3-year rabies tag fees for non-neutered animals owned by individuals 65 years of age and older to $10.
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Whooping cough surging in Kane CountyNov 26, 2024 8:03 pm - After dropping to zero cases in 2021 and notching just 16 in 2023, Whooping cough has surged this year in Kane County, with 92 cases on record so far.
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A century of service: St. Charles Women’s Club marks 100 yearsNov 26, 2024 3:14 pm - Boyd: ‘It’s a very special group of ladies’ Like most organizations founded in the 1920s, the St. Charles Women’s Club has evolved over the past century, but its m...
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St. Charles church to host ‘Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols’Nov 26, 2024 11:43 am - On Sunday, Dec. 8, St. Charles Episcopal Church celebrates the Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols, featuring the parish choir and instrumentalists.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran in St. Charles sets Advent and Christmas worship scheduleNov 26, 2024 11:08 am - St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in St. Charles has announced its worship schedule for Thanksgiving and the Christmas season.
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Elgin Deanery Council of Catholic Women installs new officersNov 22, 2024 5:49 pm - The Elgin Deanery Council of Catholic Women held its annual Pre-Advent evening of prayer at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee on Nov. 19.
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Work continues on improvements to Stone Creek Miniature Golf in GenevaNov 22, 2024 4:00 am - The rebuilding of the Stone Creek Mini-Golf hut in Geneva’s Wheeler Park should be a welcome addition to the popular family recreation site.
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A tasty tradition continues: Geneva church’s Cookie Walk set for Dec. 6Nov 18, 2024 11:33 pm - One of Geneva’s oldest and sweetest holiday traditions is right around the corner. For the 41st year, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will host its Cookie Walk on Friday, Dec. 6.
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Record-setting quest: St. Charles man aims to climb the stairs of world’s tallest structure while juggling a soccer ballNov 15, 2024 5:30 am - Freestyle soccer player Abraham Muñoz of St. Charles has many Guinness records and is hoping to set a couple more before retiring. Next summer he wants to juggle a soccer ball while climbing the stairs at Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in Dubai.