Kane County Submitted Stories
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's mobile markets bring nutritious food to local neighborhoods
Jan 20, 2022 3:32 PM - After an assessment with a community healthcare clinic, Leroy was connected to Geneva-based Northern Illinois Food Bank's Rx Mobiles that offer a continuous supply of nutritious foods to patients at risk for chronic health issues, such as diabetes and heart disease. Leroy turned his health around with the help of nutritious foods at an Rx Mobiles. -
Learn about wheelchair basketball at free clinicsDec 21, 2021 12:12 PM - The Fox Valley Special Recreation Association in Aurora is partnering with Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association in DeKalb, Lincolnway Special Recreation Association in New Lenox, and Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois in Downers Grove to provide a free wheelchair basketball clinic.
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Sign up for Marklund's ninth annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K-Geneva
Sep 30, 2021 6:09 PM - Join Marklund this fall as they return in-person for the ninth annual Run, Walk & Roll-Geneva 5K/1-Mile event on Sunday, Oct. 17. Sign up by Oct. 1 for early bird rates. A virtual option is also available. -
Kane County Solar Project to save millions on energy costs
Sep 27, 2021 5:08 PM - A 2 megawatt solar field to be installed at the Kane County Judicial Center in Geneva will generate enough energy to save taxpayers $5 million over the next 25 years. The solar field project, approved by the Kane County Board at the Sept. 14 meeting, will generate over 4.1 million kilowatt hours in its first year, with a savings of approximately $200,000 per year thereafter. -
Skip the line at the Vine: Geneva's Festival of the Vine offers online ticket purchases
Sep 7, 2021 6:15 AM - Food and drink are the stars of the show at Geneva's Festival of the Vine, an autumn harvest celebration taking place Friday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 12 in the city's downtown. -
Kane County encourages veterans to seek out local resourcesSep 2, 2021 9:32 PM - There are more than 20,000 veterans in Kane County and officials are encouraging any who may need help coping with the unrest in Afghanistan to seek out local resources for assistance.
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North Shore dad raises nearly $310K for Easterseals
Aug 20, 2021 1:59 PM - Brad Serot of Winnetka, vice chairman at CBRE, has a 7-year-old daughter, Ava, who has epilepsy and cerebral palsy. He will soon be participating in the Triple Bypass Cycling Race in Colorado in honor of Ava. -
Special needs mom urges Kane County residents to get their loved ones vaccinated
Jul 19, 2021 11:00 AM - St. Charles resident and special needs mom Colette Ansley-Treonis cried tears of joy the day her 39-year-old son Josh, who has Asperger syndrome, received his Janssen COVID vaccine. -
Cal's Angels 'War On Wheels' ride to cycle from Mount Rushmore to St. Charles this fall
Jun 17, 2021 5:30 PM - Cal's Angels, the Chicago nonprofit organization with a mission in raising awareness, granting wishes and funding research for pediatric cancer research, has announced the route for their annual "War On Wheels" ride which will take cyclists from Mount Rushmore to St. Charles, Illinois. -
Recycle your electronics, clothing, books in Kane County April 10
Apr 5, 2021 1:46 PM - Kane County will hold its first recycling event of the new year from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10, behind the Kane County Circuit Clerk's office in St. Charles.
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