Kane County
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Geneva Public Works to fix water main near DelnorJan 26, 2026 11:57 am - Geneva Public Works crews are scheduled to repair a water main in early February near Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, officials announced in a news release.
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No warm reception for proposed solar farm in HuntleyJan 26, 2026 11:45 am - While a new state energy law aims to make it easier to expand renewable options, Huntley officials have given a lukewarm response to a potential solar farm in town.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago celebrates the season of love with special Valentine’s Day experiencesJan 26, 2026 11:31 am - Brookfield Zoo Chicago is offering unusual Valentine's Day experiences, including “Name a Cockroach” after someone for $15; a romantic jazz dinner with animal encounter; a new lantern festival; and up-close animal encounters through the "Wild Connections" program.
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One resident suffers minor injuries in Aurora house fireJan 26, 2026 10:29 am - A resident was injured early Sunday morning during a house fire in Aurora.
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Operator of small snowplow killed in crash with Metra train in BartlettJan 26, 2026 9:57 am - A 64-year-old Bartlett Public Works employee was fatally injured Monday morning when the small snowplow vehicle he was operating was struck by a Metra train at the Bartlett commuter station, officials said.
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Aurora Lions offer free youth vision examsJan 25, 2026 11:14 pm - Youth aged 6 months to 16 years can get free vision screenings on the third Saturday of each month at Santori Library in Aurora.
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Learn to grow your own heirloom apples at Garfield Farm MuseumJan 25, 2026 10:29 pm - Learn traditional apple grafting techniques and take home three grafts of heirloom varieties at Garfield Farm Museum's Antique Apple Tree Grafting Seminar on March 1.
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‘A call to action’: Union of Concerned Scientists’ study urges Illinois lawmakers to address clean energy for data center boomJan 25, 2026 8:45 pm - Citing risks of increased pollution and higher electricity costs for all consumers, a science-based nonprofit is calling on Illinois lawmakers to strengthen regulations amid the ongoing data center boom.
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College Achievers: North Central’s Perry dealing with weightier challengeJan 25, 2026 6:44 pm - College Achievers: North Central College sophomore Sydney Perry, a graduate of Batavia High School, is grappling with a move to a higher weight class on one of the nation’s top women’s wrestling programs.
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Kane County forest preserve adds 44 acres to Campton Twp. siteJan 25, 2026 3:26 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has added about 44 acres to Meissner-Corron Forest Preserve in Campton Township, officials said.