Kane County Lifestyle
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Plant sales springing up across the suburbs: Find annuals, perennials, natives and moreMay 04, 2026 1:37 pm - A guide to spring plant sales across the Chicago's suburbs, featuring more than 40 sales by garden clubs and other organizations in May and June. Find diverse selections including native plants, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, and specialty items like organic seedlings and pollinator-friendly varieties.
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Why Gilded Age tycoon will be honored with sculpture in St. CharlesMay 01, 2026 4:26 am - Former St. Charles resident Archie Bentz was behind the push to commission a sculpture to honor baron John Warne “Bet-A-Million” Gates, whose fortune was inherited by Dellora A. Norris.
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$15 million center for ‘complex’ GI care opens at Central DuPage HospitalApr 30, 2026 10:39 am - A $15 million advanced endoscopy center has opened at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. Nationwide, there are only a handful of standalone centers like it.
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Fox River flooding: Pop-up resource fairs for affected residents planned in McHenry, Lake countiesApr 30, 2026 8:24 am - Resource fairs for those affected by flooding will be held in Lake and McHenry counties Friday and Saturday to connect people with resources to assist in their recovery, officials announced.
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Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale returns to Elgin Church May 9Apr 29, 2026 1:51 pm - St. Hugh of Lincoln Church in Elgin will host its annual Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale May 9. It will feature homegrown flower, vegetable, and herb plants, a dozen vendors with indoor and outdoor decor, pet items, and Mother's Day gifts, plus freshly-made baked goods and handcrafted items.
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Geneva man’s 1,500 fountain pens leads to Chicago Pen ShowApr 29, 2026 12:35 pm - Yes, there is such a thing as the Chicago Pen Show, where fountain pen aficionados like Paul Conterato of Geneva meet hundreds of other pen enthusiasts and showcase collections.
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‘None of us could count straight’: Batavia Great Dane gives birth to surprising litter of 19Apr 29, 2026 11:39 am - A family in Batavia just welcomed a litter of 19 Great Dane puppies — all born alive and healthy. The litter is believed to be one of the largest known live Great Dane litters locally.
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In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summerApr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.
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Story of resilience continues with annual return of piping plover to WaukeganApr 28, 2026 4:21 pm - Those who keep an eye out for cute federally endangered shorebirds in Lake County are ecstatic with the annual return of the first piping plover.
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‘Made in Elgin’ pop-up market returns May 2Apr 28, 2026 2:25 pm - The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin will hold a second “Made in Elgin” Spring Pop-Up Market to support local makers from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at DuPage Court, 40 DuPage Court, Elgin.