Kane County Lifestyle
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Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical services at 3 Illinois hospitals, consolidate careSep 01, 2026 11:56 am - Prime Healthcare plans to suspend obstetrical care at three of its Illinois hospitals – saying it will centralize the services at two of its other hospitals and invest in maternal health in the community. Prime is suspending OB services at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora effective Oct. 1.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 1-12Sep 01, 2026 9:57 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing tomatoes by seed, flower arranging, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sale, and workshops.
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Grant request being considered to help pay for new bridge on Des Plaines River Trail over Lake-Cook RoadAug 31, 2026 7:15 am - Des Plaines River Trail users could see a big upgrade in the future as the Lake and Cook counties’ forest preserve districts pursue funding to replace the bridge over Lake-Cook Road.
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Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spikeAug 30, 2026 8:48 am - In the wake of an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including a reported exposure at Kaneland High School in Kane County, health officials recommend those who are eligible to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
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Elgin Township joining forces with schools, nonprofits on youth mental health programsAug 29, 2026 12:43 pm - The Elgin Township 708 Mental Health Board is providing $437,000 for a pilot program to provide preventive measures and early intervention care at five schools in Elgin Area School District U-46.
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Orchard Valley Golf Course in Aurora set to reopen Sept. 5Aug 28, 2026 4:21 pm - Orchard Valley Golf Course is set to reopen Sept. 5 after more than a year of renovations.
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Venetian Night in Fox Lake features huge drone light show to mark the end of summerAug 28, 2026 11:51 am - Venetian Night, an end of summer community event, will be held from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave., Fox Lake.
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Daddio’s Diner announces it will close after nearly 20 years in BataviaAug 28, 2026 11:01 am - After nearly 20 years in Batavia, Daddio’s Diner announced it will close next month.
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Rabid bat found in backyard of home near St. CharlesAug 28, 2026 10:56 am - A bat found in the backyard of a home in unincorporated St. Charles tested positive for rabies, authorities say.
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Wheels keep turning: Looking back on six years in bikingAug 27, 2026 10:46 am - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak reflects on the past six years in biking, including new laws and resources.