Kane County
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American Wind Band holds 25th annual scholarship auditions for top band studentsJan 15, 2025 10:47 am - The American Wind Band holds a two-round scholarship audition process for talented teen musicians, awarding up to $1,900 to winners who will perform at the band's April concert.
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Friend-Fest offers family fun at Elgin VineyardJan 15, 2025 10:22 am - Elgin Vineyard Church hosts free Friend-Fest event on Jan. 18 with games, food, and activities for kids through 5th grade.
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‘We've been doing really, really well’: New Vernon Hills pickleball club off to a fast startJan 15, 2025 10:07 am - The end of a free 30-day membership promotion is nearing but given the reception, owners of Ace Pickleball Club of Vernon Hills are confident the early attention will carry over.
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A touch of romance: The James restaurant in Geneva offers a cozy, intimate spot for wining and diningJan 15, 2025 9:56 am - Tucked along Third Street in downtown Geneva is a 128-year-old house that serves as the home of The James. With its dining rooms decorated in different themes and a cozy outdoor dining area, couples could enjoy many romantic dinners here and have a unique experience each time.
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Dining out: Aurora chef competes on ‘Chopped,’ National Pizza Week and moreJan 15, 2025 9:05 am - A chef from Aurora faced the mystery basket on an episode of “Chopped” Tuesday, and we’re deep (dish) into National Pizza week, which runs through Saturday, Jan. 18.
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No injuries in Elgin house fire that causes over $200K in damageJan 15, 2025 7:21 am - Nobody was hurt during a fire on the 600 block of Ludlow Avenue in Elgin Monday that caused over $200,000 in fire and smoke damage to a single-family home.
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Basketball: Burlington Central boys, Cary-Grove girls win FVC matchups at NOW ArenaJan 14, 2025 11:01 pm - Tuesday night wasn’t the first time that Burlington Central senior Jake Johnson shot baskets and had fun on the court at NOW Arena. Last summer, Johnson attended the birt...
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Girls basketball: Freshman Lopez shines defensively, helps lift Hampshire past Crystal Lake SouthJan 14, 2025 10:51 pm - If anyone can outrun Hampshire freshman Jiselle Lopez from one end of the court to the other, Whip-Purs coach Eric Samuelson hasn’t seen it. “She’s probably the most athl...
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Grammy-nominated composer Jake Runestad joins Chicago Master Singers for NextGen ConcertJan 14, 2025 10:45 pm - Chicago Master Singers hosts Jake Runestad and two local high school choirs in NextGen concert of his works on Feb. 21, featuring compositions like "Cello Songs" and "American Triptych.“
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Boys basketball: Waubonsie Valley survives scare from Neuqua to stay unbeatenJan 14, 2025 10:37 pm - Waubonsie Valley came into Neuqua Valley’s gym Tuesday night looking for their 18th consecutive victory on the season without a loss. They got it, but it wasn’t easy by a...