Kane County Submitted Content
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Garbage pickup in Hoffman Estates to be an hour earlier next week due to heatJul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - Due to the excessive heat forecast for the week of July 12, Groot will start garbage and recycling operations an hour earlier than usual in Hoffman Estates to try to avoid the afternoon heat.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church launches ‘Holy Grounds’ coffee ministry in AuroraJul 08, 2026 2:06 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora launches "Holy Grounds" coffee ministry on July 11-12, offering free coffee before and after worship.
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Aurora’s Wesley UMC to host hymn sing July 12Jul 08, 2026 1:58 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will host a hymn sing on Sunday, July 12, led by Thew Elliott, director of liturgy and music.
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Artist Series to feature Elgin flutist Miguel Rodriguez at Huntley churchJul 08, 2026 1:48 pm - On Aug. 2, Miguel Rodriguez, who’s pursuing a master’s degree in flute performance at Carnegie Mellon in the fall, will perform a free flute recital, accompanied by pianist Nathan Canfield, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Marklund Day School receives DuPage Foundation grantJul 08, 2026 10:07 am - The DuPage Foundation awarded Marklund Day School a $7,500 grant to support professional development for Registered Behavior Technicians who help execute behavior intervention plans and provide one-on-one classroom support.
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Community initiative provides free swim lessons for kids in Hoffman EstatesJul 07, 2026 1:34 pm - The Friends of HEParks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Swim for All, a new community-funded initiative designed to ensure every child has access to essential, life-saving water safety skills.
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Bloomingdale Area Women in Business scholarships empower two local professionalsJul 07, 2026 1:30 pm - The Bloomingdale Area Women in Business awarded 2026 scholarships to Kelly Trip (human resources development) and Rakhi Mistry (special education) to support adult women advancing their careers through further education.
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Donate school supplies for Hanover Township backpack distributionJul 07, 2026 11:22 am - Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual backpack distribution and is once again asking the community for donations of new school supplies and backpacks for township youth returning to school in the fall.
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Alive Center and Nicor Gas hosting Aurora Trades Career FairJul 06, 2026 11:45 pm - The Aurora Trades Career Fair will be held on July 25, organized by Alive Center and Nicor Gas in partnership with the city. The free event will connect attendees with local employers, unions and trade professionals from utilities, plumbing, construction and skilled labor fields to explore living-wage career opportunities.
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Geneva’s Classic Cars Under the Stars returns on ThursdaysJul 06, 2026 9:46 pm - Geneva’s Classic Cars Under the Stars runs every Thursday from July 9 to Aug. 27, behind the historic Kane County Courthouse, featuring classic cars, motorcycles, and trucks.