Kane County
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Six Flags Great America to mark 50th anniversary with a summer-long partyMar 19, 2026 5:05 pm - Since opening as Marriott’s Great America in 1976, millions of visitors over generations have seen the theme park east of Interstate 94 and south of Grand Avenue in Gurnee evolve and expand.
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Federal disaster loans now available to homeowners and businesses affected by August 2025 stormsMar 19, 2026 3:09 pm - Residents and business owners in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties whose properties sustained damage during last August’s severe weather can now apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
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New Aurora casino plans to open in JuneMar 19, 2026 2:21 pm - The new Hollywood Aurora Casino plans to open in June, its owners announced Thursday.
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Schaumburg High School raises $82,480 during St. Baldrick’s eventMar 19, 2026 2:16 pm - Schaumburg High School’s St. Baldrick’s celebration on St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday raised the spirits of the school community as well as $82,480 to battle childhood cancers.
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Schaumburg Library announces next two programs in Civic Awareness SeriesMar 19, 2026 1:42 pm - Schaumburg Library invites the community to explore topics through its Civic Awareness Series, a set of programs designed to encourage thoughtful dialogue, informed decision-making and meaningful community engagement.
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State-endangered Northern harrier rehabbed by McHenry County Conservation DistrictMar 19, 2026 1:21 pm - A state-endangered bird of prey got a second chance at life after the McHenry County Conservation District stepped in to help him recover from a concussion.
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DuPage clerk’s election loss won’t end legal fight with county boardMar 19, 2026 12:19 pm - Despite losing her reelection bid, DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek says she will continue with an appeal challenging recent court rulings in her ongoing feud with the county board.
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DuPage sheriff handling death investigation near Villa ParkMar 19, 2026 8:47 am - A large police presence at Ardmore Avenue and Canterbury Lane near Villa Park is the result of an ongoing death investigation, according to the DuPage County sheriff’s of...
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Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2026 features youngest inductees, expands arts definitionMar 18, 2026 11:28 pm - The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will induct seven artists and present a Lifetime Achievement Award to educator Susan S. Starrett at a March 27 banquet at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.
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Photos: The first half of March in PicturesMar 18, 2026 8:17 pm - Daily Herald photographers marched around the suburbs to find the best photos of the first half of the month. ...