Kane County
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Dining out: Six seltzer medals for Penrose Brewing, National Oyster Day and moreJul 29, 2025 4:49 pm - Penrose Brewing in Geneva recently won six medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. Plus, a new McAlister’s Deli is opening in Naperville Aug. 11, and Old Town Pour House is serving up new seasonal menu items.
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Former Schaumburg Township trustee, clerk, Historical Society President Bob Vinnedge diesJul 29, 2025 4:25 pm - Longtime Schaumburg Township official and Historical Society President Bob Vinnedge of Hoffman Estates, who died Friday at 80 years old, is being remembered as a true gentleman and public servant by those who knew him best.
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Construction underway for new Aurora University library/services buildingJul 29, 2025 3:38 pm - Aurora University is building what it calls a “central hub for academic life.” Construction began May 27 on the $39.45 million Learning Commons on the university’s Aurora campus.
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Elgin, LRS to host community recycling event SaturdayJul 29, 2025 3:24 pm - Elgin and Lakeshore Recycling Services will host a community recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Elgin Public Works facility at 1900 Holmes Road.
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Lindenhurst hosts food truck extravaganzaJul 29, 2025 3:21 pm - The village of Lindenhurst is coordinating and hosting a food truck extravaganza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at village hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.
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Three-peat: Crystal Lake restaurant among 18 suburban eateries honored with Wine Spectator Restaurant AwardsJul 29, 2025 2:17 pm - 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake was among four suburban restaurants honored with the Best of Award of Excellence in the recent Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Overall, 18 suburban restaurants received recognition.
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Elgin group releases booklet on business and residential development and growthJul 29, 2025 12:59 pm - A new 12-page informational booklet provides a quick, in-depth look at statistics featuring Elgin’s business, municipal, and residential activity and growth; population and diversity factors; workforce sectors and categories; health care resources and services; and educational institutions.
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Aurora firefighter hurt battling Monday night house fireJul 29, 2025 12:15 pm - An Aurora firefighter suffered a shoulder injury battling a house fire Monday evening that left the home uninhabitable.
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Geneva Chamber announces arts fair winnersJul 29, 2025 12:01 pm - The Geneva Chamber of Commerce announces the 2025 Geneva Arts Fair winners in 2-D and 3-D categories
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Huntley boy seriously injured in boat crash in CanadaJul 29, 2025 7:54 am - Brayden Quiros is back at home, and his parents are thanking the community – including their son’s hockey team – for their support following a boat crash that left the 10-year-old Huntley boy severely injured in another country.