Kane County Lifestyle
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Diocese of Joliet appoints new superintendent of Catholic schoolsMar 16, 2026 1:09 pm - The Diocese of Joliet has named its next superintendent of Catholic schools. Gregory N. Porod will step into the role on June 29, following Dr. James Quaid, who held the position for three years.
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Hanover Township to host free Easter Egg Hunt March 28 in ElginMar 13, 2026 2:26 pm - The Hoppin’ for Hanover free Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center at 899 Jay Street in Elgin.
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Learn how pre-Civil War quilts served as secret maps to freedomMar 12, 2026 11:28 pm - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will host Connie Martin's presentation “Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad” on Saturday, March 21
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.
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How Helen Gale’s legacy lives on in St. Charles Library’s children’s programsMar 12, 2026 8:36 am - Helen Wiltsie Gale spent 30 years sharing her love of books with thousands of St. Charles children as the library's head of children's services. The library honored her memory by creating the Helen Gale Story Room in 1995, which continues to host youth programs today.
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Geneva offers free yard-waste pickupMar 11, 2026 10:48 am - Geneva is offering free yard waste pickup during the weeks of March 16 and March 23.
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Catholics are invited to confession during Be Reconciled Day March 25Mar 10, 2026 10:25 pm - The Diocese of Rockford is again setting aside a day specifically for confession so Catholics can prepare their souls for the hope and joy of Easter. This year, “Be Reconciled Day” will be held on Wednesday, March 25.
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Home & garden calendar, March 10-21Mar 10, 2026 3:05 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like soil, native pollinators, long-blooming perennial gardens, and more.
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How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 daysMar 10, 2026 11:33 am - A goldendoodle named Mia was lost for 18 days in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took dedication from her owners and volunteers – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.
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Hanover Township Open Gym returning for spring breakMar 09, 2026 3:00 pm - With warm weather around the corner, Hanover Township is looking ahead to its Spring Break Open Gym.