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In The Courts: Aurora Man Guilty of Murder in East Side Social Club

In The Courts: Aurora Man Guilty of Murder in East Side Social Club

August 31, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
16th Judicial Circuit Court, Court Services, Crime and Safety, Criminal Justice, Government, Kane County State's Attorney's Office, Public Safety

An Aurora man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for shooting someone to death inside a social club on the city’s…

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Contest is Open for the 33rd Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest — And Illinois Bicentennial Is The Theme

Contest is Open for the 33rd Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest — And Illinois Bicentennial Is The Theme

August 31, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Awards and Recognition, Communities, Consumers, Events, Quirky and Fun

Want to make a scarecrow? Do you like cash prizes? If you answered “yes” to either or both of those questions, you’re in luck, because…

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Get a Great Deal at Sept. 11 Compost Bin, Rain Barrel Sale

Get a Great Deal at Sept. 11 Compost Bin, Rain Barrel Sale

August 31, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Homeowners, Jennifer Jarland!, Nonprofits, Public Service, Recycling, Sustainability, WK-Features

Three community organizations have teamed up for a one-day sale on compost bins and rain barrels this September at the University of Illinois Extension office…

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Kane County History: 1917-18 — When Elgin Artists Went To War

Kane County History: 1917-18 — When Elgin Artists Went To War

August 31, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Education, History, Kane County, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was written by Rich Renner of the Elgin…

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UPDATE: Randall Road Work in Elgin Area Moves To Paving Sept. 3

UPDATE: Randall Road Work in Elgin Area Moves To Paving Sept. 3

August 31, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Education, Government, Taxpayers, Transportation

First there was milling, now comes the paving, curb and gutter work. Work on the Annual County Resurfacing program is scheduled to continue milling and…

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Good Natured: Elderberries Ready For Wine! (Or Arsenic, You Decide)

Good Natured: Elderberries Ready For Wine! (Or Arsenic, You Decide)

August 31, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Nature, Quality of Life, WK-Features

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Police Focus on Impaired Drivers This Labor Day Weekend

Police Focus on Impaired Drivers This Labor Day Weekend

August 30, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Consumers, Crime and Safety, Government, Kane County Sheriff's Office, Public Safety, Transportation

The St. Charles Police Department will focus on enforcing drunken driving and drug- and alcohol-related traffic offenses in conjunction with the Labor Day Drive Sober…

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State OKs Landmark Medical Marijuana Legislation

State OKs Landmark Medical Marijuana Legislation

August 30, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Consumers, Government, Health, State of Illinois

The Alternatives to Opioids Act of 2018 is now law in Illinois, adding those who might otherwise seek opioids for pain management to the list…

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First Human West Nile Virus Death In Illinois; 8 Kane Communities Test Positive

First Human West Nile Virus Death In Illinois; 8 Kane Communities Test Positive

August 30, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Public Safety, State of Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois for 2018. A LaSalle County resident over 65…

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Aurora Makes Grants Available To Local Non-Profits

Aurora Makes Grants Available To Local Non-Profits

August 30, 2018
by kanecountyconnects
Business, Communities, Education, Good Causes, Government, Nonprofits, Quality of Life, Taxpayers, WK-Communities

Grant applications are available to local non-profit organizations that are interested in applying for a 2019 Quality of Life Grant from the city of Aurora….

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