This article is written by Kane County Connects Editor Rick Nagel. On Friday, May 27, 2022, I’ll be retiring as editor of Kane County Connects,…
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It’s perhaps appropriate to the season of renewal that we note the differences between what’s open for the Easter weekend this year and what it…
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and CASA Kane County, a leading nonprofit agency training volunteers to advocate on behalf of children in abuse,…
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article originally appeared in July 2020. We are reposting…
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If you love the Fox River but don’t enjoy seeing all the trash along the river, volunteer with us to help beautify the area. Join…
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A new $10 million state grants program aims at revitalizing the hard-hit tourism industry by bringing back new and returning tourism attractions and festivals to…
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It doesn’t require a lot of fanfare, but it’s worth noting that Kane County Connects passed a couple of relatively big milestones last week. First off,…
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on Kane County’s amazing history. This article was contributed by Batavia Depot Museum Director Kate Garrett. In…
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series highlighting some of the entertainment options and events that are returning under Phase 5 Reopening. Geneva’s Classic…
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was written by Tim Kirsininkas with information from…
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