Kane County
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Geneva considering referendum to borrow $68 million for building workJan 02, 2025 6:51 pm - The Geneva City Council will discuss whether to have a referendum on the April 1 ballot on borrowing $68 million to replace the police and fire stations, and do other building work.
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West Chicago fire chief retires after 40-year careerJan 02, 2025 6:48 pm - Patrick Tanner, fire chief at the West Chicago Fire Protection District, will retire Jan. 10 after serving 40 years in West Chicago and Highland Park.
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St. Charles library showcases local artist Caitlin PalagiJan 02, 2025 5:20 pm - Meet the self-taught painter who found her voice by letting go. Attend her special reception on Jan. 12 at the St. Charles Public Library.
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Batavia woman charged with financial exploitation of elderly family memberJan 02, 2025 3:49 pm - A Batavia woman faces charges alleging she stole more than $50,000 from an elderly family member, according to police and court records.
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Mayoral candidate back on Aurora primary ballotJan 02, 2025 3:10 pm - A judge returned Aurora mayoral candidate Karina Garcia’s name back to the primary ballot Thursday.
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Extension offers winter webinars on proper tree care techniquesJan 02, 2025 1:38 pm - Illinois Extension is offering a Community Tree Care Series to teach proper tree care techniques. The program includes online webinars from January to March covering topics like site selection, tree health, pruning, etc.
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‘A good, viable option’: More women are choosing to work in the trades for better pay and benefitsJan 02, 2025 1:08 pm - A growing number of women are entering the trades. According to Institute for Women’s Policy Research, in 2023, the number of women working in the trades reached the highest level ever — 363,651 working in construction and extraction occupations.
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Schaumburg Township homeowners encouraged to file property assessment appeals by Jan. 7Jan 02, 2025 10:21 am - Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas is encouraging homeowners in Schaumburg Township interested in appealing their property’s assessed value to do so through a free service by the Jan. 7 deadline.
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Gurnee woman charged after attempted robbery at gas station near Lake VillaJan 02, 2025 8:54 am - A Gurnee woman is facing felony charges after attempting to rob a gas station near Lake Villa Wednesday.
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500-plus plunge into Lake Michigan for ‘fresh’ start to New YearJan 01, 2025 2:48 pm - Exactly 524 participants plunged into chilly Lake Michigan waters in Waukegan Wednesday for the 26th annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge at Waukegan Municipal Beach.