Kendall County Submitted Content
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How running laps around the prison yard inspired a Boston Marathon QualifierApr 07, 2025 5:57 pm - Tom McCall, a military veteran, overcame drug addiction and incarceration with the help of Wayside Cross Ministries and the Up and Running Again nonprofit.
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Elmhurst University student wins Bob Haisman Student of the Year AwardApr 07, 2025 1:48 pm - Stephanie Chávez, an aspiring educator from Elmhurst University, received the Bob Haisman Student of the Year Award from the Illinois Education Association.
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Marmion Academy senior first to earn prestigious Global Seal of BiliteracyApr 07, 2025 12:47 pm - Marmion Academy student Juan Campos Jr earns top global seal validating exceptional Spanish and English fluency for his future. He’s the first student at Marmion to achieve this honor.
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Recycle Coach launches in Kane County, live demo set for April 23Apr 07, 2025 12:01 pm - Kane County is joining a growing number of Illinois communities modernizing their approach to recycling education with the launch of Recycle Coach, a free web tool and mobile app that provides instant answers to recycling questions.
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'Locked up in prison': Morton Grove storyteller describes World War II Japanese American internment campsApr 07, 2025 11:27 am - Anne Shimojima, a storyteller and retired educator, recounted how during World War II, the U.S. forcibly relocated and incarcerated about 120,000 people of Japanese descent in concentration camps.
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Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competitionApr 07, 2025 12:11 am - High school students can test their agricultural expertise in a crop scouting competition hosted by Illinois Extension. The event allows youth to network with university researchers while having fun and potentially winning cash prizes.
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Stealing the show: Furry, four-footed actor highlights 'Annie the Musical' at Aurora Central HighApr 05, 2025 2:21 pm - On Friday, Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in "Annie the Musical!," at Aurora Central High School. The show continues Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6.
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Nicor Gas reminds customers, community to call 811 during Safe Digging MonthApr 04, 2025 8:55 pm - Warmer temperatures have finally arrived, and before springing into outdoor home projects, Nicor Gas is reminding customers and communities to “call before you dig” in observance of Safe Digging Month this April.
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Nicor Gas shares spring, severe weather safety tipsApr 04, 2025 7:57 pm - Before the next storm strikes, make sure you know these crucial safety steps including checking your gas meter, unplugging appliances, and more.
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Kane County Health Department launches new mental health campaignApr 04, 2025 7:08 pm - The Kane County Health Department has launched a year-long campaign called "Connect with Kane: Learn, Grow, Thrive" to raise awareness about mental health and provide resources for accessing local mental health and substance use services.