Kane County
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‘What Holmstad is all about’: Annual bazaar in Batavia showcases senior community’s talents, generosityAug 29, 2025 5:35 am - The Holmstad senior living community in Batavia has been holding an annual bazaar for 47 years, with residents creating handmade items to sell and raise funds for scholarships and charity.
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The Land Conservancy hosts Fall Warblers Bird Walk in Harvard Sept. 7Aug 28, 2025 11:57 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a Fall Warblers Bird Walk at Crowley Oaks Preserve in Harvard on Sunday, Sept. 7.
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Explore Elgin’s rich architectural heritage at the 43rd annual Historic House TourAug 28, 2025 9:34 pm - The Elgin Historic House Tour on Sept. 6-7 showcases seven turn-of-the-century homes, offering visitors a chance to explore the city's architectural and historical gems.
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Judson faculty member who mentored McHenry County jail inmates faces child sex assault chargesAug 28, 2025 7:41 pm - A Lake in the Hills man accused of sexually assaulting a child younger than 13 was detained Wednesday in McHenry County jail, where he said he’s worked in the past mentoring inmates.
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Huntley Park District adding 153 acres for recreation, open spaceAug 28, 2025 7:40 pm - The Huntley Park District is acquiring 153 acres for a new park, much of it a donation from the village of Huntley.
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Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons banAug 28, 2025 6:05 pm - Two national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Cook County’s ban on assault-style weapons in hopes that such a decision would overturn similar bans nationally, including the statewide ban Illinois lawmakers enacted in 2023.
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Kubb lawn game tournament set for Saturday in BataviaAug 28, 2025 5:24 pm - The Midwest Kubb Championship will be held Saturday at Engstrom Family Park, Main Street and Millview Drive in Batavia.
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Roselle Recycles extravaganza set for Sept. 6Aug 28, 2025 5:00 pm - Green Roselle and the village will host the “Roselle Recycles” event on Sept. 6.
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Historic Crystal Lake event venue transformed by new ownersAug 28, 2025 4:56 pm - A nearly 100-year-old home nestled in the downtown Crystal Lake area has been reborn again as its new owners transformed the place into an updated wedding and event venue.
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‘More like a transition’: Elgin council approves local grocery taxAug 28, 2025 2:21 pm - Following the lead of hundreds of other communities in the state, Elgin City Council members voted Wednesday to replace the state’s 1% grocery tax with a local tax.