Kane County Lifestyle
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Just 16 years old, teen organizes Ragtime Festival at Fox River Trolley MuseumAug 17, 2026 9:05 am - Musicians from around the country will be playing songs from more than 100 years ago at the Fox River Trolley Museum’s inaugural Ragtime Festival Aug. 22-23 thanks to the efforts of a 16-year-old who’s passionate about both trains and ragtime.
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Lake County sheriff’s dog removed from partner after being left unattended in fieldAug 16, 2026 1:51 pm - A Lake County police dog has been removed from his handler after he was left unattended for more than 20 minutes by the deputy this spring, a sheriff’s official confirmed Sunday.
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Kitten boom: High number of cats straining the resources of suburban animal sheltersAug 14, 2026 2:40 pm - Those who operate animal shelters and adoption facilities have concerns about a booming cat population.
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Lake County forest preserves to spend $30 million to buy more landAug 12, 2026 5:30 pm - Lake County forest preserve holdings are primed to expand with the approval Wednesday of a not-to-exceed $35 million bond issue to be used mostly for land purchase.
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Rescue Pack founder marks a decade of keeping pets fed with 10 lessons on building a nonprofit supply chainAug 12, 2026 12:49 pm - Rescue Pack founder Kathy Wiesner, a former tech executive, shares 10 lessons from a decade of turning surplus pet food into a lifeline for rescues across the Great Lakes region.
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Cook County appoints new director of veterans affairs departmentAug 12, 2026 11:40 am - Calvin Young has been appointed to serve as director of Cook County’s Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Dining Out: Hot & Spicy Day collab, Dr Pepper cake shake at Portillo’s and moreAug 12, 2026 10:03 am - Fry the Coop locations have a special one-day-only sandwich for National Hot and Spicy Day, while coincidentally, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Schaumburg Friday. Also, Portillo’s and Dr Pepper have teamed up for a pair of limited-time shakes.
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As Army Corps study stalls, future still uncertain for Fox River dams: ‘It’s just going to run its course’Aug 12, 2026 7:02 am - The Fox River has been the subject of intensive study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has been evaluating the possibility of removing some of the dams along the river. But the study has been paused due to federal funding issues, leaving towns uncertain about what will happen to the dams in their communities.
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Enjoy outdoor dining before summer is gone at these suburban eateriesAug 11, 2026 3:23 pm - We’re near peak outdoor dining season, so go out and enjoy lunch or dinner at these 14 suburban eateries.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 11-22Aug 11, 2026 7:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like fall flowers for the garden, bringing plants indoors, and more. Also, listing of garden tours, plant sales, nature walks and workshops.