Big Rock Plowing Match a tradition for Batavia family
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Sep 14, 2016 4:37 PM - Rural roots run strong in the Thomas family of Batavia. Since 1895, family members have been involved in the Big Rock Plowing Match, which takes place this weekend.
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Try out free equestrian camping Sept. 10 or Oct. 8Aug 27, 2016 12:41 AM - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County encourages horse and mule owners to try an overnight camp out with their animals, during one of two free equestrian camping days at district campgrounds. -
Let people vote on public union contractsJul 30, 2016 1:00 AM - A Big Rock letter to the editor: A recent letter in the DH opens with this: "I'll speak in praise of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, because during the continuing budget fiasco brought upon Illinois by Mr. Rauner, it was Speaker Madigan who defended the rights of working men and women to unionize, bargain collectively with their employers and maintain a livable wage."
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Trump opponents, learn from our polsJul 5, 2016 12:01 AM - A Big Rock letter to the editor: Trump opponents, please take a close look at Illinois to learn what happens when highly experienced career politicians gain unthinkable power and literally dictate their one-sided agenda...
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Meet your local pollinators: bees, flies and even mosquitoesJun 19, 2016 1:00 PM - Say the word "pollinator" and what comes to mind? Most likely, a honey bee. But there's a big world of other pollinators out there, including a whole lot of flies.
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What's to worry about Trump?May 17, 2016 12:01 AM - A Big Rock letter to the editor: I found it truly amazing to read Rich Lorimer's recent letter. Says hem "It is most frightening that Donald Trump is saying what a lot of people are thinking. There is strong similarity to 1936 Germany when the German people elected Adolf Hitler into power."
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Forest preserve district offers free wood chips April 23Apr 16, 2016 12:15 AM - If you're looking for free wood chips for landscaping, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County has plenty to offer. Wood chips will be available for pick-up at two locations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and also at Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock.
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Child in womb is 'alive and kicking'Nov 21, 2015 12:00 AM - A Big Rock letter tro the editor: From a recent letter to the editor: "Now, if men had the babies it would be an altogether different story: there would be abortion clinics on every corner, middle of the block and in the back room of every sports bar." No, that's not true ... at least, not regarding all men.
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Police: Man who led Kane deputies on chase escapes hospitalOct 22, 2015 11:04 AM - A man captured after leading police on a chase Tuesday night is on the loose again after leaving a hospital Wednesday before police took him into custody, authorities said Wednesday evening. Matthew Hageman, 29, left Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora around noon Wednesday and had not yet been found as of Wednesday evening, according to a news release from the Kane County sheriff's office.
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Foodie 5K coming to Chicagoland SpeedwayAug 21, 2015 4:05 PM - Northern Illinois Food Bank's Foodie 5K will be roaring into Chicagoland Speedway to help hungry neighbors. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to run and walk on the apron of the Chicagoland Speedway track at the Foodie 5K presented by Meijer on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Joliet.
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