Kane County Lifestyle
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Santa’s Village is set open May 16 and the parakeets are coming backMay 07, 2026 10:49 am - Santa’s Village in East Dundee will open for its 2026 season on May 16, followed by the opening of Santa Springs Water Park on May 23.
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Unplugged and unbothered: Best spots in the Tri-Cities to sit and relaxMay 07, 2026 9:55 am - Peace and quiet: Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun shares some of his favorite spots in the Tri-Cities to sit and relax.
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A new chapter for wildlife: DuPage unveils net-zero conservation centerMay 06, 2026 11:43 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County opened its new 27,000-square-foot DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in Glen Ellyn, which treats over 11,000 sick, injured, and orphaned native animals annually and educates tens of thousands of visitors about wildlife.
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How ‘church guy’ restored 101-year-old Elgin landmark after devastating stormMay 06, 2026 4:11 pm - Jeremy Bates was on his way to Kentucky last March when he learned about a historic church in Elgin devastated by the previous night’s storms. The McHenry man who’s built a reputation for restoring storm-ravaged churches turned around that day and helped restore the the church to its former glory.
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Aurora inviting public to help name four baby falcons born near city hallMay 06, 2026 3:00 pm - The city of Aurora is asking people to help name four baby falcons who hatched while under the wings of their mother on the side of city hall.
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Auto and aviation techs at Hoffman Estates High benefit from Rotary’s Operation ToolkitMay 06, 2026 2:57 pm - Graduating seniors in Hoffman Estates High School’s mechanics program each received $2,000 tool kits for their future education and careers from a Rotary-funded not-for-profit aimed at meeting the demand for skilled trades professionals.
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Geneva church offers worship series on faith and mental healthMay 05, 2026 10:47 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva is launching a worship series that addresses mental health and emotional well-being through a faith-based lens, featuring biblical stories and local mental health professionals.
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Beach and facilities to be transformed to year-round use as The Landing on Diamond LakeMay 05, 2026 4:58 pm - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is pursuing a new vision for its beach and facilities along the southeast shore of Diamond Lake.
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Home & garden calendar, May 5-16May 05, 2026 3:58 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like heirloom tomatoes, garden pests and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales, garden shows and workshops.
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Animal rights group sues Batavia-based ALDI, claims it misled consumers on cage-free eggs pledgeMay 05, 2026 11:35 am - Batavia-based ALDI Inc. is being sued by an animal rights group, alleging deceptive marketing of its egg products as 100% cage-free by 2025, according to a lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court.