Laura Stoecker
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Several barbershop quartets bring harmony to Fox Valley showMay 02, 2015 1:00 am - The Fox Valley Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus presented its 69th annual Spring Show to a large crowd at First United Methodist Church in Elgin Saturday. The program, t...
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Kick-scooter fans attempt to break world record in BataviaApr 25, 2015 1:00 am - With spirits as bright as their raincoats, about 175 kick-scooter enthusiasts 10 and older took to the Fox River Trail in Batavia Saturday morning in an attempt to break...
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Geneva celebrates Earth Day at Peck Farm ParkApr 18, 2015 1:00 am - A hike and cleanup kicked off Geneva's annual Earth Day celebration Saturday at Peck Farm Park. During the cleanup, Kayla Villa, 14, of St. Charles gathered large handf...
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Batavia Mothers' Club 15h annual 5K/10K runs raise money for local charitiesApr 11, 2015 1:00 am - The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation hosted its 15th annual Fox Trot 5K and 10K race Saturday at the Riverwalk in downtown Batavia. About 265 runners in both races took ...
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Kids visit Batavia businesses on Easter egg huntApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - Downtown Batavia was the place to be Saturday morning for kids looking for Easter eggs and more. The second annual Downtown Batavia Easter Egg Hop, hosted by Batavia Mai...
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Stations of the Cross walk draw thousands in AuroraApr 03, 2015 1:00 am - Thousands flocked to the streets during a Stations of the Cross walk between Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Nicholas Catholic Church on Good Friday in Aurora. Stat...
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Senior Stroll draws walkers no matter what the weatherApr 02, 2015 1:00 am - The Kane County Forest Preserve District's monthly Senior Stroll at Fabyan East Forest Preserve in Geneva attracted 16 walkers Thursday morning. The group, which meets t...
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15,000 eggs up for grabs at Mooseheart Easter egg huntMar 28, 2015 1:00 am - As the scoreboard on the football field ticked down from 10 seconds, parents and children counted aloud before rushing the field to stuff their baskets full of plastic e...
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Lauren Tarshis visits Ferson Creek ElementaryMar 25, 2015 1:00 am - Children's author Lauren Tarshis visited third-, fourth- and fifth-graders Wednesday at Ferson Creek Elementary in St. Charles. Tarshis, editorial director of language a...
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Meet the Elgin woman who went from an engineer to ballet dancerMar 23, 2015 1:00 am - Ruffled red skirts swirl in huge circular patterns on the dance floor, creating a feast for the eyes as well as a strong breeze. The sounds of traditional folkloric Mexi...