Kane County
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‘Pretty much a waiting game’: Lake County board challenger awaits appellate rulingMar 10, 2026 5:55 pm - The Democratic primary campaign for Lake County Board District 16 has become murkier as Juan Beto Ruiz, who is challenging incumbent Esiah Campos, takes his case to the Illinois appellate court.
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Longtime leader Gayle Franzen recalled for vision, skills serving state, suburbsMar 10, 2026 4:12 pm - Gayle Franzen, who died on March 3, is being remembered for the vision and skills he displayed in his various roles with the state and as chairman of the DuPage County Board.
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Beach Boys ride the endless wave to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park this summerMar 10, 2026 3:25 pm - Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13, for The Beach Boys’ Aug. 14 concert at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
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Home & garden calendar, March 10-21Mar 10, 2026 3:05 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like soil, native pollinators, long-blooming perennial gardens, and more.
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Learn about the science behind native plant success at Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meetingMar 10, 2026 2:25 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners welcomes environmental educator and biologist Lizzy Small on “From Soil to Songbirds: The Science Behind Native Plant Success” at the March 17 meeting at the Batavia Public Library
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Batavia plans public plaza with garden, seating and art to inspire development along River StreetMar 10, 2026 1:59 pm - The city of Batavia is constructing a downtown plaza, replete with sitting areas, sculptures, local artwork, even a native pollinator garden. City leaders say the River Street Plaza represents more than just a social gathering spot but an investment to inspire the city’s future development ideals.
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Elgin to provide special leaf collection in mid-AprilMar 10, 2026 12:42 pm - Elgin Public Works Department will offer a special on-street leaf collection from April 13-16 to make up for the final pickup week that was suspended due to a winter storm.
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Geneva tallies voter interest in $59.4M public safety referendum questionMar 10, 2026 11:52 am - Geneva is monitoring public interest in its $59.4 million referendum question for a new police facility, which will appear on the March 17 ballot.
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Get your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 10, 2026 11:36 am - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.
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How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 daysMar 10, 2026 11:33 am - A goldendoodle named Mia was lost for 18 days in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took dedication from her owners and volunteers – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.