Kane County
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Girls volleyball: Fremd falls in 4A state semifinalsNov 14, 2025 10:26 pm - For Fremd it was worth it. Sure, the result wasn't what the Vikings wanted, but they made the Final Four in girls volleyball. Making its third-ever Final Four appearance,...
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Classical guitar virtuoso joins St. Charles Singers’ Candlelight Carols on Dec. 5 in Wheaton, Dec. 6-7 in St. CharlesNov 14, 2025 10:25 pm - The St. Charles Singers, led by Jeffrey Hunt, will be joined by virtuoso guitarist Goran Ivanovic for their 41st annual Candlelight Carols concerts in Wheaton and St. Charles, featuring 16 seasonal songs, many new to their repertoire.
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T. rex replica goes to head of class at ConantNov 14, 2025 6:55 pm - A replica of the head of a nearly 70-million-year-old fossil is fueling curiosity among James B. Conant High School students. The Tyrannosaurus rex Norm’s skull was brought to the school this week on loan from the Field Museum’s Harris Learning Collection.
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Man pleads guilty to Aurora murderNov 14, 2025 5:39 pm - A man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of an Aurora man.
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Aurora mayor, Paramount announce deal for 2026 supportNov 14, 2025 4:49 pm - Aurora has announced that it will include $2 million for the Aurora Civic Center Authority in the city’s 2026 budget to help fund operations at the Paramount Theater, several other theaters, and an arts school.
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‘Not a big burden’: Parking fee on summer concert nights at Independence Grove to double to $20Nov 14, 2025 2:44 pm - The parking fee on summer concert days at Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville will double next season to $20 per vehicle.
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Geneva’s All Chocolate Kitchen gets new owner, new name after proprietors retireNov 14, 2025 2:36 pm - For 15 years, Alain Roby’s All Chocolate Kitchen in downtown Geneva served up a lot of interest along with gelato, coffee, pastries, sugar sculptures, life-sized chocolate sculptures and — of course — chocolate.
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BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois announces 2025 Torch Awards winnersNov 14, 2025 2:15 pm - The Better Business Bureau recently announced the 2025 winners of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and Excellence, recognized as one of the most prestigious accolades for brand and reputation-building.
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Paving paradise?: Historic Barrington neighborhood opposes District 220’s plan to buy land for parkingNov 14, 2025 1:15 pm - A Barrington neighborhood with a rich history is gathering petitions to stop Barrington Area Unit District 220’s plans to buy four properties to provide parking for its new auditorium.
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Fox Valley Chapter SAR honors legacy and leadership at annual awards luncheonNov 14, 2025 12:30 pm - The Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual awards luncheon and officer induction ceremony. Several individuals were recognized for their service, leadership, and commitment to preserving American history and values.