Kane County
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Long vacant, 113-year-old home in Algonquin gets new lifeDec 01, 2025 11:30 am - Matthew Mosur regularly drove by a vacant, 113-year-old Algonquin home that caught his eye. In June, he bought the house and took on the challenge of renovating it.
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Geneva rings in the holiday season with Christmas Walk and House TourDec 01, 2025 10:58 am - Two beloved holiday traditions are returning to Geneva: the Christmas Walk on Dec. 5 and the Holiday House Tour on Dec. 5-6, featuring five beautifully decorated homes.
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Along for the ride: Judson in Elgin named Bicycle Friendly UniversityDec 01, 2025 9:49 am - With holidays approaching, my annual book reviews offer suggestions for biking gift lists, your own or others. First, however, positive bicycling news: League of American Bicyclists recently awarded official Bicycle Friendly University status to three Illinois institutions on Nov. 13, including Elgin’s Judson University.
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The nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for NovemberDec 01, 2025 9:00 am - Presenting the nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for November. Please vote for whom you believe is most deserving of the award. Cook County — Johnn...
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Geneva Lions Club hosts 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with SantaNov 30, 2025 11:24 pm - The Geneva Lions Club invites the community to celebrate the holiday season during its 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Geneva High School.
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Find handcrafted gifts at Fine Line’s Artisan Gift Sale Dec. 4-9Nov 30, 2025 11:21 pm - The annual Artisan Gift Sale at Fine Line Creative Arts Center features over 70 local artists showcasing handmade items like decorations, mugs, fiber art, wood art, jewelry, and more.
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WT Productions’ holiday tradition shines on with ‘Seasonal Stars’Nov 30, 2025 9:09 pm - The "Seasonal Stars" production on Dec. 6-14 is a new collection of six short plays that takes a unique look at Christmas and winter holidays from different perspectives. The plays blend comedy and drama, with the first five stories coming together in the finale in the traditional "Seasonal" style.
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‘People helping people’: West Suburban Community Pantry nourishes connectionsNov 30, 2025 8:45 pm - The West Suburban Community Pantry is one of five organizations set to receive grants through the Daily Herald/Robert R. McCormick Foundation's Neighbors in Need fundraising campaign. “If you help someone at the pantry, you’re really just helping make our community stronger and healthier,” a longtime volunteer said.
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Aurora opens temporary warming centersNov 30, 2025 8:35 pm - The city of Aurora will be opening its Temporary Overnight Warming Center at the Financial Empowerment Center, 712 S. River St.
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Street closures planned for Geneva holiday eventsNov 30, 2025 8:11 pm - The Geneva Police Department announced street closures will be implemented Dec. 5-6 to accommodate the Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour.