Kane County Submitted Content
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Folk festival brings music and storytelling to Geneva for Labor Day weekendAug 26, 2025 10:29 pm - The Fox Valley Folklore Society's annual festival features live music, storytelling, workshops, and family activities over Labor Day weekend. The festival showcases local, national, and international talent across six stages, with over 20 featured performers and artists.
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U-46 financial services department receives ‘Accent on Achievement’Aug 26, 2025 4:26 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46’s financial services department was honored with an “Accent on Achievement” during the Aug. 18 board of education meeting for its excellent work in presenting the district’s budget.
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Primrose Farm offers new science education opportunitiesAug 26, 2025 12:07 am - Former teacher David McAndrew has partnered with St. Charles Park District to teach a Barnyard Biotechnology Series exploring DNA, cloning extinct species, beating pandemics, dog genetics, antibiotic resistance, and GMOs.
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40-year old Elgin family business, Brittain’s Express Oil starts major building renovationsAug 25, 2025 11:27 pm - Brittain’s Express Oil and Lube in Elgin announced that it has temporarily closed its shop for renovations. The closure is expected to last several weeks as the facilit...
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Pepper donations sought for Batavia food pantry fundraiserAug 25, 2025 11:10 pm - Gindo's Spice of Life and Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry collaborate for 3rd year to make hot sauce using donated peppers. Proceeds benefit the Food Pantry. They seek pepper donations from Sept. 9-Oct. 1.
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Marmion Christmas Craft Show seeking more craftersAug 25, 2025 10:46 pm - Marmion Christmas Craft Show seeking more crafters and vendors to join 34th annual event over Thanksgiving weekend, featuring handmade and locally-made goods.
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Local theater troupe premieres original musical ‘These Days’Aug 25, 2025 10:17 pm - The Henry David Theatre Troupe will present the inspirational original musical "These Days" Sept. 19-20 in Aurora. The show explores the meaning of life through one person's career and relationship struggles.
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New pastor to be installed at Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran ChurchAug 25, 2025 4:50 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will install Rev. Kristian Johnson as its new pastor on Sept. 14 in a special service involving ELCA leaders.
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Lake Park High School Class of ’75 holds reunionAug 25, 2025 1:55 pm - The Lake Park High School Class of 1975 will hold its 50th high school class reunion on Sept. 20.
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Fox Valley Theatre Co. presents fresh take on wizarding world with ‘Puffs’Aug 23, 2025 8:59 am - Elgin’s Fox Valley Theatre Company will present "Puffs," a comedic play offering a new perspective on a famous wizarding school, told from the point of view of the overlooked students.