Kane County Lifestyle
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A century of family, friends, faith: Elgin woman reflects on 100th birthdayMay 01, 2025 9:40 am - Jan Breitmayer of Elgin recently turned 100 years old. It’s a milestone she says doesn’t deserve any special recognition. “A lot of people get to 100 these days,” she said.
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Two measles cases confirmed in Cook CountyApr 30, 2025 7:18 pm - Public health officials announced the first two confirmed cases of measles in Cook County this year.
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Batavia resident's 'Peace on Earth Bridge' song promotes unity, good mental healthApr 30, 2025 3:32 pm - Steve Cohen of Batavia has written a song titled “Peace on Earth Bridge” to highlight the local landmark and spread a message of harmony.
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Opening doors: Deaf ASL instructor brings immersive learning experiences to HarperApr 30, 2025 2:27 pm - From helping to create Ecuador’s first sign language dictionary to teaching about Deaf culture, Harper College ASL instructor Marcos Aguilar works hard to make sure all voices are heard.
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Elgin church to host 50th annual Strawberry FestivalApr 30, 2025 1:23 pm - The theme of the day is everything strawberry at the 50th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 3, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners plant sale supports wildflower sanctuary, local projectsApr 30, 2025 1:03 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. Plants include natives, perennials, shrubs, and trees, sourced from members' gardens.
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Lucky ducks: Algonquin officers rescue ducklings from sewer drainApr 30, 2025 8:51 am - Algonquin police officers were able to save nine baby ducklings unharmed after they stumbled into a sewer drain Sunday.
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Algonquin restaurant sponsors its 10th annual Hilltop SupperApr 30, 2025 12:47 am - On May 13, First Congregational Church of Dundee will offer a free drive-through Mexican meal for its Hilltop Community Supper, sponsored for the 10th year by On the Border restaurant.
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Huntley church to host new member gathering May 4Apr 29, 2025 11:34 pm - Learn more about the life and ministry of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Home & garden calendar, May 4-10Apr 29, 2025 8:26 pm - Owls, floral design and attracting birds, plus plant sales galore.