Kane County
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Ribbon cutting and lighting on Nov. 26 celebrate new Peace Bridge letteringNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Batavia's iconic "Peace on Earth" letters have been upgraded and will now light up at night. On Sunday, Nov. 26, Batavia Park District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremo...
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Welcoming Advent: Aurora church kicks off holiday season with hanging of greensNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - Garlands, a giant wreath, and artificial yule trees decorated Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora on Sunday, Nov. 19, during a Hanging of the Greens celebration. A ...
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Kane roundabout opens for traffic with ribbon cuttingNov 17, 2023 12:00 am - A new roundabout that connects the realigned Bliss Road with Main Street and Fabyan Parkway in rural Kane County was celebrated Thursday with a ribbon cutting. The nearl...
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The Venue to show 'The Last Waltz' on Nov. 25Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - The Venue, a live music performance space in Aurora, will host a special screening of "The Last Waltz" on Nov. 25, the same day it was filmed - 47 years later. As part o...
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Thousands turn out for Aurora Winter Lights FestivalNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Aurora kicked off the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 people were in downtown Aurora on Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual W...
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Giving Tuesday: Eat Portillo's, benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Nov. 28Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Portillo's Restaurant in Batavia will host a benefit for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the restaura...
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Fox Valley Brass Band hosts 'Holiday Traditions' Dec. 10Nov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Brass Band, a 30-piece ensemble, continues its 2023-24 season on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. "Holiday Traditions" will be ce...
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Marmion Academy musician accepted into the 2023 Macy's Great American Marching BandNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Marmion Academy junior and talented trumpeter Thomas Chapski of Elgin was selected to join the 2023 Macy's Great American Marching Band for the 97th annual Macy's Thanks...
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Aurora celebrates Diwali, Festival of LightsNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Thousands turned out in the City of Lights to celebrate the Festival of Lights. The city of Aurora's Indian American Advisory Board hosted its ninth annual Diwali celebr...
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Geneva brewery and chocolate shop team up for holiday treat that benefits local nonprofitNov 13, 2023 12:00 am - Two Geneva businesses have combined their passions to create a tasty treat for the holidays. Like a twist on the classic Reese's Peanut butter cup commercial, Penrose B...