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3 Fox Valley referendums: Gail Borden, Sleepy Hollow, fire district
Nov 3, 2014 5:53 PM - Voters in the Fox Valley will have three referendum questions on Tuesday's ballot, including one asking if they want to add land on the western edge of the Gail Borden Public Library District. Sleepy Hollow voters will decide whether to approve an 82 percent property tax increase. Voters in and near Wasco and Campton Hills will decide whether to disconnect from the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District to join the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District. -
Judge won't rush results of Elburn fire district vote
Oct 22, 2014 6:44 PM - A Kane County judge has agreed not to immediately certify results of a Nov. 4 referendum asking if some properties should be allowed to disconnect from the Elburn Fire Protection District. Circuit Judge David Akemann agreed to the delay Monday at the request of the Elburn fire district, which is appealing his Aug. 28 decision to allow the referendum to take place. If voters approve the disconnection, Akemann would be asked to certify the vote and order the disconnection. If voters decide not to, Akemann would have to dismiss the petition, according to a motion filed by the Fox River district, which opposed the stay. -
Girl Scouts open Camp Explorers
Oct 7, 2014 2:17 PM - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will open Camp Dean in Big Rock to the public for a Camp Explorers program on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This youth and family-friendly event will include cardboard boat races, archery, crate stacking, fishing, and a scavenger hunt. -
Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame inducts 3 from Tri-County area
Sep 29, 2014 8:52 AM - In August, more than 1,000 supporters watched the induction of 66 new members into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, including three representatives of the tri-county area of DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties. Area winners include: Laura Bennett, DuPage County; Carol McKellar, Kane County; and Mary Ann Petersen, Kendall County. -
Images: The Week in Pictures
Jul 21, 2014 1:01 AM - This edition of The Week in Pictures features a lot of animals, including horses, cows, and puppies, as well as an image of teachers learning to teach, and several looks at the Kane County Fair. -
4-H'er at Kane County Fair learns responsibility, discipline from horse shows
Jul 18, 2014 1:22 AM - Fifteen-year-old Madde Klinkey, of Wasco, shows her horse at the Kane County Fair every year. But what goes on behind the scenes before judging begins at 8:30 a.m.? "The responsibility is good for me," she said. -
Wasco Wildcats 10U team wins state title
Jun 30, 2014 8:55 AM - The Wasco Wildcats, a travel baseball team based in Wasco, just west of St. Charles, captured first place at the United States Specialty Sports Association 10 and under "AA" Illinois State Championship on Sunday. -
Fox Valley police reportsMar 14, 2014 4:21 PM - This content is no longer available on dailyherald.com
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Tri-Cities police reportsMar 14, 2014 4:16 PM - This content is no longer available on dailyherald.com
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As temperatures rise, it's time to protect against West Nile virus
Jul 1, 2015 9:42 PM - The Kane County Health Department is advising residents that as temperatures climb, there will be an increase in West Nile virus activity. It's never too early for residents to inspect their homes and yards for sources of standing water where mosquitoes are likely to breed.
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