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County fair upgrades to bigger, better headquartersJul 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Among the firsts Wednesday at the Kane County Fair was the debut of a new building. Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay, Sheriff Pat Perez and Miss Illinois Ka...
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Fox Valley Park District makes $3 million purchaseJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - The Fox Valley Park District approved the purchase of three parcels of land totaling 20.94 acres - including 19.81 acres for $3.05 million - Monday evening. The largest ...
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Kane County Fair's deals cater to familiesJul 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Kane County Fair attendance has increased in recent years following several years of a decline in numbers. Last year, 141,528 people attended the fair, and 121,600 were ...
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Ice cream didn't freeze his brainJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Sean Boyle has a decided advantage when it comes to ice cream eating contests. It's not that he is an offensive tackle with Batavia High School. It's not that he is tryi...
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Trucks, noise and dirt: Experience all three at Triple Crown of MotorsportsJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Iron Man vs. the Avenger. Spike against the Wrecking Crew. These aren't some fantasy comic book matchups. These are possible heats in the Kane County Fair's side-by-side...
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Pampered pets get spa treatmentJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - As Jake lies on the table, an expert masseuse works his muscles. His eyes stare off in the distance. He appears content, and even a little bit of a smile seems ...
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10 injured in Elgin accidentJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Ten people were injured, none seriously, after a mid-size car collided with a van Saturday morning at the corner of Highland Avenue and State Street in Elgin, an Elgin f...
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Thrilling acts, animal shows on tap at Kane County FairJul 12, 2008 11:00 pm - The Kane County Fair has undergone a change in its mission this year. The goal remains to entertain. But the method to achieve that has been slightly altered. Organizers...
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Windmill City Festival includes Diaper Derby, bags tournamentJul 09, 2008 11:00 pm - When Allison Sohr says the Windmill City Festival in Batavia tries to appeal to people of all ages, she means it. The young children and adolescents at the fire hose cha...
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Batavia league calls for equipment donations to aid Harvey leagueJul 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Every summer, Karen Gross drives her sons to Batavia Youth Baseball games and practices. When the team needs a new bat or a player needs a new glove, the solution is sim...