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CASA Kane County to host its first Countryside Clays for Kids sporting tournamentApr 09, 2024 9:24 pm - Since 1912, sporting clays courses, tower shooting, and walk-up (Quail Walk) shooting have gained prominence and have seen a surge in popularity across the United States....
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Lake County staffer leaving for state post as adviser on homelessnessApr 09, 2024 5:22 pm - After 12 years, a Lake County staffer praised for her work to address homelessness is leaving for a state post. In May, Community Development Administrator Brenda O'Conne...
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Should DuPage County elected officials get a pay raise?Apr 09, 2024 4:40 pm - DuPage County Board members are considering raises for those colleagues up for reelection in the fall, a question the board must address before each election. One-third ...
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Will County’s new Children’s Advocacy Center built to help kids feel safeApr 09, 2024 1:43 pm - The Will County Children’s Advocacy Center on Monday celebrated the opening of its new offices in a former preschool that provides more room and “softer” accommodations f...
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Kane County Health Department applauds Aurora Farmers Market for policy restricting vapingApr 09, 2024 1:36 pm - On Jan. 1, e-cigarette devices were added to the Smoke Free Illinois Act, which means in addition to smoking, vaping is now banned in public places and outside public pla...
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Kane County Board delays vote on sales tax referendumApr 09, 2024 12:35 pm - The Kane County Board on Tuesday delayed deciding whether to ask voters to institute a countywide sales tax. County board Chair Corinne Pierog asked to remove a resolutio...
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Daily Herald opinion: Crisis recovery center another positive step to address DuPage County’s mental health needsApr 09, 2024 1:00 am - Having to watch a loved one suffer a mental health or substance use crisis is painful and sad. That terrible situation gets even worse when jail or a hospital emergency r...
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‘These guys are the best’: Island Lake Army vet gets solution to a leaking roofApr 08, 2024 6:25 pm - After snow last week delayed the first attempt, an experienced crew arrived early Monday to beat the solar eclipse and install new roofs on Robin Waltrip's house and gara...
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Retirement ceremony for police dog Dax set for WednesdayApr 08, 2024 11:21 am - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will hold a retirement ceremony Wednesday for Dax, the nationally acclaimed police dog who suffered a career-ending injury while capturin...
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Giving people a place to go for help: DuPage County breaks ground on new crisis centerApr 08, 2024 5:00 am - DuPage County officials are breaking new ground to make mental health care services more accessible to residents. County leaders on Monday will celebrate the start of a $...