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Breaking ground for Aurora Habitat Women Build
Mar 19, 2019 10:14 PM - On March 16, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground at a home on the 800 block of Gillette Avenue in Aurora for the housing ministry's 2019 Women Build, a Habitat house built by women volunteers. -
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity to launch Faith Build SaturdayMar 19, 2019 10:06 PM - Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will break ground on Saturday, March 23, for the housing ministry's third annual Faith Build, a collaboration of Kane, Kendall and DuPage County faith communities.
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Ehren Braun earns William T. Hornaday Bronze Medal
Mar 19, 2019 10:37 PM - Eagle Scout Ehren Braun, a member of Venturing Crew 158 in Crystal Lake, was awarded the William T. Hornaday Bronze Medal at Blackhawk Area Council's Recognition Dinner Sunday, March 3. -
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County thank volunteers
Mar 14, 2019 10:59 PM - In November, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County opened its second reused book store -- The Green Read -- at the heart of the county's population, Crystal Lake. -
Perrin-Wheaton DAR names Good Citizens
Mar 13, 2019 10:05 AM - On Feb. 25, seniors from five schools received Good Citizen awards from the Perrin-Wheaton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. -
Literacy Volunteers to hold free tutor training
Mar 6, 2019 7:55 PM - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will hold a free tutor training workshop for residents who want to help adults understand English and adapt to our community. -
Local club members to attend Home and Community Education ConferenceMar 4, 2019 8:43 PM - Elgin resident Nancy Haire of the Plato Center Unit and North Aurora resident Naomi Redman of Kennedy Unit will represent Kane Home and Community Education at the 94th annual Illinois Association for Home and Community Education Conference.
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Constable: A fall at Notre Dame cut his life short, but Declan's legacy thrives
Mar 2, 2019 4:55 PM - In 2010, Declan Drumm Sullivan of Long Grove died at age 20 when wind blew over the lift he was standing on to film Notre Dame's football practice. His family never thought of suing. Instead, their efforts went to a charity that helps poor children. That has become Declan's legacy.
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Kick off gardening season at Victory Garden Seed Swap in Batavia
Feb 27, 2019 3:57 PM - For those who are itching to get their fingers in the soil, the Victory Garden Seed Swap on March 2 is a great way to start the gardening season.
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How comfort dogs helped Aurora begin to heal after shooting
Feb 26, 2019 6:00 AM - Golden retriever comfort dogs from Lutheran Church Charities were invited to visit Aurora schools, churches and first responders after the Feb. 15 mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Co. warehouse in which five employees were killed and five police officers were injured.
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