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CASA Kane County hosts its annual Hands Around The Court House event for Child Abuse Prevention Month in AprilMar 09, 2024 6:32 pm - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s an opportunity to spread community awareness of the unfortunate reality that children are being abused and neglected,...
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The Land Conservancy hosts free ‘Gardening with Native Trees and Shrubs’ webinar March 14Mar 08, 2024 9:49 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a free webinar, “Gardening with Native Trees and Shrubs” on Thursday, March 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants can ...
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Vernon Hills man charged with gun, drug offensesMar 08, 2024 8:51 pm - A Vernon Hills man is facing several charges after authorities seized a semi-automatic pistol and more than 30 grams of cocaine at his home. Dentri J. Henning, 34, was in...
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Kane County Health Department and Elgin U-46 partner to prevent youth vaping in 55 schoolsMar 08, 2024 7:52 pm - The Kane County Health Department and Elgin School District U-46 are partnering to implement a youth vaping prevention program in their 55 schools during the 2024-25 scho...
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‘We’re seeing a big issue’: Kane County to consider compassionate euthanasia for petsMar 08, 2024 1:32 pm - Amid a surge in animal health and behavior problems, Kane County may offer low-cost euthanasia services for the first time. Kane County Animal Control Executive Director ...
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Kane County Health Department, Sheriff’s Office train 471 residents in CPR and ‘Stop the Bleed’Mar 08, 2024 12:40 am - In recognition of National Heart Month in February, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Kane County Health Department teamed up to train 471 community members in ca...
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Nearly 3 kilos of methamphetamine found at a Gurnee homeMar 07, 2024 8:09 pm - 4 firearms and 3 grams of cocaine also found Nearly 3 kilos of methamphetamine were among the drugs and firearms recovered earlier this week after a search warrant w...
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Dax is home: Injured sheriff’s police dog now resting, getting treatmentMar 07, 2024 8:01 pm - The Lake County sheriff's office’s police dog Dax is now home after suffering an injury while he and his handler, Deputy John Forlenza, tracked a fleeing suspect on Sunda...
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Federal investigation delays prosecution of Plainfield Township stabbing caseMar 07, 2024 2:32 pm - A federal investigation into the killing of a Plainfield Township Muslim boy is causing delays in the Will County case against the man charged with the boy’s slaying. Jos...
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Little print shop in Elgin creates most candidates’ signs in Kane CountyMar 07, 2024 12:50 pm - During election season, Awesome Campaigns Inc. churns out thousands of signs for hopefuls The term “A sign of the times” — as defined by Merriam-Webster — is somethi...