Kane County
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Melissa Bean enters 8th Congressional race, 15 years after loss to Joe WalshSep 11, 2025 5:22 pm - Former Democratic Congresswoman Melissa Bean of Barrington has announced her campaign to reclaim the 8th District seat she lost to Joe Walsh in 2010, just as a second Republican candidate is poised to announce her run in next spring’s primaries.
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Can local football teams continue surprise success?Sep 11, 2025 4:31 pm - Aurora Central Catholic, Elgin and Metea Valley are just a few of the local teams enjoying early success this football season.
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Shoe Factory Road in Hoffman Estates closed for railroad repairs Sept. 15-20Sep 11, 2025 3:28 pm - Shoe Factory Road in Hoffman Estates will be closed between Beverly Road and Sutton Road starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15 for railroad track repairs.
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Shepherd of the Prairie Church presents adult study on half-truthsSep 11, 2025 3:15 pm - Beginning on the weekend of Sept. 12, a five-week adult study series on “Half-Truths” will be facilitated by Jan Spees at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Batavia First Pour Fridays monthly wine tasting series kicks off the weekendSep 11, 2025 3:09 pm - The Batavia Park District is starting a monthly wine tasting event called First Pour Fridays in the Sky Loft Room of the new Patrick J. Callahan Community Center. It will feature wine, small bites, and live music.
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Aurora man faces gun chargesSep 11, 2025 1:52 pm - Aurora police confiscated drum-style ammunition magazines and a handgun in an arrest late Tuesday afternoon.
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Batavia city plans to reduce price of EV chargingSep 11, 2025 1:40 pm - Batavia City Council members plan to reduce the price of charging rates at electric vehicle charging stations within the city.
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St. Charles city considers new regulations, taxes for short-term rentals like AirbnbSep 11, 2025 1:03 pm - The city of St. Charles could impose new regulations and fees for AirBnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals that are unregulated within city limits.
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Kane forest district buying land near proposed Campton Hills developmentSep 11, 2025 12:06 pm - The Kane County Forest Preserve District plans to acquire more than 400 acres of land in Campton Hills, near where a 900-plus-home subdivision may be built.
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Batavia limits water use for proposed $500 million data centerSep 11, 2025 11:15 am - Developers of a $500 million data center looking to build in Batavia have promised an efficient cooling system to cut down on water usage, which the city has capped at 1,000 gallons per day.