Kane County Lifestyle
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On fifth anniversary, St. Alexius doctors recall fear, anxiety of treating nation’s 2nd COVID patientJan 26, 2025 9:16 am - Five years ago Friday, staff at Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates became part of history when they announced they were treating a patient with the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States.
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More than 1,000 dogs compete in AKC show at Lake County FairgroundsJan 25, 2025 2:23 pm - More than a thousand dogs and their owners competed for prizes during the Cool Cluster Dog Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Saturday.
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Chicagoland Fishing Expo returns with gear, guides, lessonsJan 25, 2025 1:47 pm - The Chicagoland Fishing Expo returned to the Schaumburg Convention Center this weekend with everything fishing under one roof.
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Grief & healing: Dealing with extreme coldJan 25, 2025 6:00 am - There are many, many triggers that bring us back in time to both happy and sad times. Sometimes they take us by surprise.
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As population soars, here’s where you can spot bald eaglesJan 24, 2025 4:34 pm - If you’re excited and inspired by the sight of a bald eagle soaring majestically above, then your Super Bowl has arrived. The bald eagle population in northern Illinois is surging this winter, and special events are on tap the next two weekends providing eagle watchers abundant opportunity to see them in action.
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St. Charles’ eastern gateway to get major boost with Fox Haven SquareJan 24, 2025 4:00 am - St. Charles has hit a potential home run with new development plans for the city’s east side. Officials say the new retail and restaurants planned for Fox Haven Square could transform the area near the former Charlestowne Mall.
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West Dundee church hosts annual Super Bowl Hoagie SaleJan 22, 2025 6:08 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its annual Super Bowl hoagie sale, $10 each. Proceeds benefit the church’s music ministry. Preorder by Feb. 5.
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Fox Lake flip wins ‘Ugliest House of the Year’ award from national companyJan 22, 2025 4:07 pm - A pair of Antioch home flippers purchased a 100-year-old house in Fox Lake and renovated it, earning them an “Ugliest House of the Year”’ award from their company.
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Aurora pastor honored for sheltering homeless during coldJan 22, 2025 1:01 pm - The Rev. Tammy Scott awarded for providing Aurora Warming Center at Wesley Methodist Church, sheltering over 100 since Thanksgiving with help of city grant and donations.
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Aurora church hosts Scout Sunday with pancake breakfast fundraiserJan 22, 2025 12:44 pm - Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora is celebrating Scout Sunday on Feb. 9 with worship and pancake breakfast fundraiser.