Kane County Lifestyle
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Hot bird news: Unusual sightings, loons coming soon and moreFeb 18, 2025 6:14 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter recaps recent rare bird sightings in Illinois and neighboring states, advises on best places to see spring migrations, and gives updates on bird conservation efforts and events.
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Got yolk? Skyrocketing egg prices hit restaurants and consumers alikeFeb 15, 2025 1:46 pm - The soaring price of eggs is hitting suburban restaurant owners with egg-centric menus hard. Some are trying not to pass on the cost to diners but are not sure how long they can hold out.
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Fat tire bikes allow cyclists to keep riding all winterFeb 15, 2025 9:30 am - Bike tracks on snowy sidewalks? If the tracks are 3-4 inches wide, you can bet a fat tire bike, aka “fattie,” or fat bike, is on the prowl, pedaled by someone who won’t take snow for an answer.
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Grief & healing: Late winter snowfall a nice surpriseFeb 15, 2025 6:30 am - A late winter snowfall sets the scene for reflections and memories of loved ones.
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Next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour: Feb. 23 at St. MaryFeb 14, 2025 4:17 pm - The next stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour is at St. Mary Catholic Church on Feb. 23, featuring their 1926 Kilgen & Son pipe organ. Organist Vilma Dydas will perform works by Handel, Fletcher, Vierne and Widor.
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Lincoln State Cat Show returns to St. Charles with up to 200 catsFeb 14, 2025 11:12 am - Cat lovers can immerse themselves in all things feline at the 63rd annual Lincoln State Cat Club’s allbreed show in St. Charles.
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Witness to history: Reader shares memories of man who saw St. Charles bridge collapse in 1902Feb 14, 2025 6:00 am - A reader of Dave Heun’s column cared for a man who witnessed the 1902 St. Charles bridge collapse and shared stories about his life in St. Charles.
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‘You’ll be inspired’: Harper College’s Black History Month events aim to educate, spark curiosityFeb 13, 2025 12:33 pm - Black history touches every aspect of American history, culture and society. In celebration of Black History Month, Harper College in Palatine will present a wide range of events this February.
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Gail Borden Library to hold tribute to Risé Jones Feb. 16Feb 12, 2025 1:00 pm - The public is invited to a tribute to Dr. Risé D. Jones from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Gail Borden Main Library Meadows Community Rooms, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.
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Big pawprints to fill: Lake sheriff’s new police dog is Dax’s sonFeb 12, 2025 10:26 am - A hero police dog's son steps into his paws to take over the family business of catching bad guys with his dad's old partner.