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Former Cougars Catcher Contreras Joins Cubs, Homers in First At-Bat

Former Cougars Catcher Contreras Joins Cubs, Homers in First At-Bat

June 20, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Kane County, Popular Culture, Sports

Your browser does not support iframes. Good grief, this Cubs season just keeps getting more fun and amazing for fans in Kane County. The Cubs…

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Let Kane County Host a Woodland Birthday for Your Child!

Let Kane County Host a Woodland Birthday for Your Child!

June 2, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Events, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parenting, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Youth

Looking for something a little different and fun for your child’s next birthday party? The Forest Preserve District has just the ticket — a Woodland…

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Elgin Hosts June 7 Community Dialogue About Controversial Mural

Elgin Hosts June 7 Community Dialogue About Controversial Mural

May 31, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Events, Government, Nonprofits, Popular Culture

In response to the public outcry about a mural depicting a crowd’s response to a lynching in Indiana, the city of Elgin’s Human Relations Commission…

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Illinois' Largest Electronic Fighting-Game Competition Coming to St. Charles

Illinois’ Largest Electronic Fighting-Game Competition Coming to St. Charles

May 4, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Business, Events, Popular Culture, Weekend

Whether you love them or loath them, electronic fighting games are big business and a fast-growing part of American popular culture, especially for young people….

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Kane County Cougars Featured in British Musical 'The Guide to Being Single'

Kane County Cougars Featured in British Musical ‘The Guide to Being Single’

March 18, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Arts & Entertainment, Global Ambassadors, Popular Culture, Sports

Yes, the Kane County Cougars are starring in their own musical. Well, it’s not quite that — but the Cougars play a role in the…

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What Movie Does Kane County Like for Best Picture 2016?

What Movie Does Kane County Like for Best Picture 2016?

February 19, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Arts & Entertainment, Awards and Recognition, Opinion Poll, Popular Culture

Last year, the 400-plus folks who took our informal poll overwhelmingly proclaimed American Sniper as Kane County’s choice for Best Picture at the 87th Academy…

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St. Charles Township Offers a Garden Setting for Cremation Burials

St. Charles Township Offers a Garden Setting for Cremation Burials

February 10, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Consumers, Government, Obituary, Popular Culture

Way back in 2013, NBC posted a story with the headline, “Cremation is the hottest trend in the funeral industry.” You can click the link…

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4-8-19-27-34—10 ... Now, Get Back to Work, Kane County

4-8-19-27-34—10 … Now, Get Back to Work, Kane County

January 14, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Government, Popular Culture

OK, you can get back to work now, Kane County. The $1.5 billion Powerball lottery presented at 10 p.m. Wednesday night on WGN came and…

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Geneva's Kayla Mickelsen Audition Wows 'Idol' Judges, Punches Golden Ticket to Hollywood

Geneva’s Kayla Mickelsen Audition Wows ‘Idol’ Judges, Punches Golden Ticket to Hollywood

January 11, 2016
by kanecountyconnects
Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Popular Culture, Youth

  Move over Jeffery Austin, Kane County has another talent preparing to launch on reality-TV competition. Kayla Mickelsen, described as a “weird, energetic, fun-loving vegan”…

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Reader Review: How Many Stars Does Kane County Give 'Star Wars, The Force Awakens'?

Reader Review: How Many Stars Does Kane County Give ‘Star Wars, The Force Awakens’?

December 17, 2015
by kanecountyconnects
Arts & Entertainment, Opinion Poll, Popular Culture

Awaken, Kane County movie viewers, and let the universe know what you think of “Star Wars, The Force Awakens.” As this is written, the first…

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