Kane County
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Operator of small snowplow killed in crash with Metra train in BartlettJan 26, 2026 9:57 am - A 64-year-old Bartlett Public Works employee was fatally injured Monday morning when the small snowplow vehicle he was operating was struck by a Metra train at the Bartlett commuter station, officials said.
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Aurora Lions offer free youth vision examsJan 25, 2026 11:14 pm - Youth aged 6 months to 16 years can get free vision screenings on the third Saturday of each month at Santori Library in Aurora.
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Learn to grow your own heirloom apples at Garfield Farm MuseumJan 25, 2026 10:29 pm - Learn traditional apple grafting techniques and take home three grafts of heirloom varieties at Garfield Farm Museum's Antique Apple Tree Grafting Seminar on March 1.
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‘A call to action’: Union of Concerned Scientists’ study urges Illinois lawmakers to address clean energy for data center boomJan 25, 2026 8:45 pm - Citing risks of increased pollution and higher electricity costs for all consumers, a science-based nonprofit is calling on Illinois lawmakers to strengthen regulations amid the ongoing data center boom.
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College Achievers: North Central’s Perry dealing with weightier challengeJan 25, 2026 6:44 pm - College Achievers: North Central College sophomore Sydney Perry, a graduate of Batavia High School, is grappling with a move to a higher weight class on one of the nation’s top women’s wrestling programs.
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Kane County forest preserve adds 44 acres to Campton Twp. siteJan 25, 2026 3:26 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has added about 44 acres to Meissner-Corron Forest Preserve in Campton Township, officials said.
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Elgin woman charged in shots fired investigationJan 25, 2026 9:38 am - A 22-year-old Elgin woman faces felony charges stemming from an investigation into shots fired last week on the city’s east side, police announced Saturday.
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Would tax break for the Bears mean tax hike for homeowners?Jan 25, 2026 7:52 am - Supporters of legislation that would give the Bears a big property tax break at Arlington Park claim that, if designed properly, surrounding residents’ taxes could go down. But critics remain skeptical.
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‘I could see it as a teaching tool’: Local experts praise new autistic Barbie DollJan 25, 2026 2:30 am - Suburban doctors and therapists are praising one of the latest Barbie creations from Mattel for providing a spotlight to an often marginalized community.
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Boys basketball: Batavia caps Night of Hoops with win over Hinsdale CentralJan 24, 2026 11:13 pm - It’s been quite the start to the new year for Batavia. Entering Saturday’s matchup against Hinsdale Central, the Bulldogs had been winners of eight of their first nine co...