Kane County Lifestyle
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Deadline nears to apply for Community Support Grants in Kane CountyJan 24, 2022 11:59 AM - The deadline is Jan. 31 for mental health organizations, homeless shelters and food pantries in Kane County to apply for $4 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan.
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Constable: Blizzard? Prairie fires once were 'demons' in what's now the suburbs
Jan 23, 2022 8:59 AM - Sure, it's cold and gray, but at least the suburbs aren't prone to wildfires. That wasn't always the case, as a new study finds this area was home to hundreds of blazing tallgrass prairie fires between 1673 and 1905.
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Kane County woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty over dogs' starvation, deaths
Jan 20, 2022 5:07 PM - A woman accused of maltreating 14 dogs, three of which died, pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor animal cruelty. -
Northern Illinois Food Bank's mobile markets bring nutritious food to local neighborhoods
Jan 20, 2022 3:32 PM - After an assessment with a community healthcare clinic, Leroy was connected to Geneva-based Northern Illinois Food Bank's Rx Mobiles that offer a continuous supply of nutritious foods to patients at risk for chronic health issues, such as diabetes and heart disease. Leroy turned his health around with the help of nutritious foods at an Rx Mobiles. -
Kane County considers first beekeeping regulations
Jan 19, 2022 5:20 AM - Kane County will respond to a handful of nuisance problems stemming from residents keeping beehives on their property by the first regulations on beekeeping in unincorporated areas. A county board committee got a first look at potential regulations Tuesday. -
Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
Jan 13, 2022 6:00 AM - The year in birding: Words on Birds columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the sightings and happenings of 2021.
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Thoughts on some of the Tri-Cities' businesses that opened, closed or seemed in limbo for 2021
Jan 7, 2022 8:10 AM - Columnist Dave Heun takes a look back at some of the Tri-Cities' shops and restaurants that opened, closed or seemed stuck in limbo in 2021, sharing his thoughts along the way.
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlines
Jan 6, 2022 6:00 AM - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig -- an Argentine Dogo -- was shot to death in August by the husband of the president of Wayne, the small suburb that crosses the DuPage-Kane county line. -
2021's most notable deaths: DuPage County, Fox Valley
Dec 27, 2021 6:00 AM - A look at the most notable deaths of the year in DuPage County and the Fox Valley. -
Holiday Lights Contest: Editor's Choice for the Fox Valley
Dec 22, 2021 5:30 AM - Dean Stahl has won the 2021 Holiday Lights Editor's Choice award for the Fox Valley. His home is at 738 Tartans Drive, West Dundee.
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