Kane County
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Backpacker, accountant, ‘civil right’ member: New GOP chair steps up to lead fractious teamMay 19, 2026 6:40 pm - CPA Bob Grogan’s resume includes walking precincts, serving on the powerful Republican State Central Committee and DuPage County auditor. His latest job is herding elephants as the new Illinois Republican Party chair, the third in five years.
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On The Border permanently closes in Algonquin 1 year after bankruptcy filingMay 19, 2026 5:32 pm - The Tex-Mex chain restaurant On The Border in Algonquin permanently closed one year after filing for bankruptcy.
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Trial begins in murder of Aurora woman missing nearly 18 yearsMay 19, 2026 5:02 pm - A trial began Tuesday in the murder of an Aurora woman, who was missing for almost 18 years before her skull was found at a construction site.
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End-of-life doulas offer solace to clients and their familiesMay 19, 2026 4:38 pm - Last month, Nicole Kidman revealed she's training to become an end-of-life doula, providing support for people in their final days. Geneva resident Mary Graff has provided that service for more than 40 years, first as a hospice worker and chaplain and more recently as an end-of-life doula who helps clients go gently into that good night.
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Developer pulls plans for downtown East Dundee projectMay 19, 2026 3:31 pm - Plans to transform a lumberyard in East Dundee into a mixed-use development featuring townhouses, apartments, boutique lodging and retail are on hold for now.
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Home & garden calendar, May 19-30May 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing edible fruit trees in the Midwest, herb gardens and more. Also, list of plant sales, garden walks, and nature walks.
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Two teens charged with felony weapons offenses in AuroraMay 19, 2026 12:42 pm - Two teenagers have been charged with felony weapons offenses in Aurora, including possession of a machine gun.
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Pulte Homes asks St. Charles for incentives for development — but with no affordable housingMay 19, 2026 11:17 am - Pulte Homes is seeking incentives from St. Charles for a proposed subdivision northwest of the city's downtown.
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Canstruction design-build competition to fight hunger coming to the Tri-citiesMay 19, 2026 11:06 am - The Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles Chambers of Commerce have launched the first Tri-Cities Canstruction, a large-scale community design competition that involves building structures made entirely from canned food.
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Explore the Fox River by kayakMay 19, 2026 1:19 am - Join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County in touring our local waterways in a paddling adventure! The 2026 kayaking series offers six sessions from May to October, starting with basic skills training and progressing to intermediate paddles.