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Kane County History: St. Charles History Hustle 5K Pays Homage to Long Lost Sport of Competitive Walking

Kane County History: St. Charles History Hustle 5K Pays Homage to Long Lost Sport of Competitive Walking

April 16, 2021
Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Community Spotlight, Education, Events, Good Causes, Government, Health, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation, Sports, 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 St. Charles History Museum Executive Director…

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Good Natured: 'Travel To Costa Rica!' ... Or Check Out Monk Parakeets Nesting in Lombard!

Good Natured: ‘Travel To Costa Rica!’ … Or Check Out Monk Parakeets Nesting in Lombard!

April 15, 2021
Communities, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation

EDITOR’S NOTE: This good-natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346…

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Countdown to Earth Day: Now Is The Time To Awaken Your Inner Scientist

Countdown to Earth Day: Now Is The Time To Awaken Your Inner Scientist

April 12, 2021
Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Health, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation, Schools, Science & Technology, Volunteers, WK-Communities

The Kane County Board Energy And Environmental Committee, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources and Kane County Connects are teaming up for a…

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Good Natured: Question Mark Butterfly? And The, Uh, Comma

Good Natured: Question Mark Butterfly? And The, Uh, Comma

April 8, 2021
Communities, Education, Gardening, Government, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, WK-Communities

EDITOR’S NOTE: This good-natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346…

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Cougars Open New Season May 18 — Here Are Some Theme Nights, Giveaways

Cougars Open New Season May 18 — Here Are Some Theme Nights, Giveaways

April 7, 2021
Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Health, Kane County, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Local Economy, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Quality of Life, Sports

The Kane County Cougars have released a preliminary promotional schedule of theme nights, entertainment acts and giveaways for the 2021 season. Highlights include new theme…

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Election Overview: April 6, 2021, Results in Kane County, IL

Election Overview: April 6, 2021, Results in Kane County, IL

April 6, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Elections, Events, Government, Kane County Clerk's Office, Libraries in Kane County, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Schools, Taxpayers

Editor’s Note: This is a landing page for Kane County Connects content and other sources that provide voting information and election results for the upcoming…

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Countdown To Earth Day: Shinrin-Yoku May Be Your Ticket to Wellness

Countdown To Earth Day: Shinrin-Yoku May Be Your Ticket to Wellness

April 5, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Health, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Kane County Health Department, Nature, Parks and Recreation, People, Recreation, Sustainability, WK-Features

The Kane County Board Energy And Environmental Committee, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources and Kane County Connects are teaming up for a…

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Good Natured: Kane County's Common Grackle -- An Uncommonly Handsome Bird That's Becoming Less Common Every Year

Good Natured: Kane County’s Common Grackle — An Uncommonly Handsome Bird That’s Becoming Less Common Every Year

April 1, 2021
Consumers, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Recreation

EDITOR’S NOTE: This good-natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346…

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Countdown To Earth Day Introduction: Kane County Rides on Spaceship Earth

Countdown To Earth Day Introduction: Kane County Rides on Spaceship Earth

March 31, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Health, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

The Kane County Board Energy And Environmental Committee, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources and Kane County Connects are teaming up for a…

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Forest Preserve District Offers Free Wood Chips April 24-25

Forest Preserve District Offers Free Wood Chips April 24-25

March 30, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Sustainability, WK-Communities

Back by popular demand, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering free wood chips to the public, in late April. Wood chips will…

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