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Help Northwestern Medicine's Health Research Program And Get a $25 Gift Card

Help Northwestern Medicine’s Health Research Program And Get a $25 Gift Card

September 19, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Health, Public Safety, Quality of Life

Northwestern University is seeking Kane County participants in an effort to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs — and you can get a $25…

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Traffic Advisories: Homecoming Parades Close Roads in Geneva, Elgin, St. Charles

Traffic Advisories: Homecoming Parades Close Roads in Geneva, Elgin, St. Charles

September 18, 2019
Communities, Education, Events, Government, Public Service, Quality of Life, Transportation, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: These homecoming road closure notices were provided by news releases sent to Kane County Connects in recent days. If we’ve missed any, please…

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Meet Pam Otto And The Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition Sept. 18 at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

Meet Pam Otto And The Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition Sept. 18 at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

September 17, 2019
Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Nature, Nonprofits, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life

Get a chance to learn about water quality sampling and meet Pam Otto, St. Charles Park District naturalist author of the popular Good Natured column…

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Campton Township Prairie Fest Is Saturday (Sept. 21) at Corron Farm

Campton Township Prairie Fest Is Saturday (Sept. 21) at Corron Farm

September 17, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Events, History, Nature, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Weekend, WK-Communities

Prairie Fest is a family friendly event that includes wagon rides through the prairie, Corron Farm House tours, a Children’s Activity Area, feeding goats and…

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POW! His Name Is Ted, Just Ted, And He's Mighty, Mighty Sweet

POW! His Name Is Ted, Just Ted, And He’s Mighty, Mighty Sweet

September 17, 2019
Animal Care and Control, Consumers, Education, Government, Health, Homeowners, Pet of the Week, Public Service, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

“Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog. A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of…

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Learn About Plastic Pollution in Sept. 25 Forum in Elgin

Learn About Plastic Pollution in Sept. 25 Forum in Elgin

September 16, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Environment, Events, Government, Quality of Life, Recycling, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is written by Kane County Resource Management Coordinator Jessica Mino. As we have discussed in previous articles, plastic pollution is an…

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Incentives Offered For Kane County Survey on Mental Health Issues

Incentives Offered For Kane County Survey on Mental Health Issues

September 16, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Public Safety, Quality of Life, Seniors, WK-Communities

The Kane County System of Care is collecting data from youth, parents and mental health professionals to guide local change to improve mental health services….

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Good Natured: Wildlife Is All Around Us — Even Downtown

Good Natured: Wildlife Is All Around Us — Even Downtown

September 13, 2019
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or potto@stcparks.org….

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Veterans Resource Tour Set For Sept. 17 at WCC's Aurora Campus

Veterans Resource Tour Set For Sept. 17 at WCC’s Aurora Campus

September 12, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Public Service, Quality of Life, Veterans

Is entrepreneurship right for veterans? What kinds of jobs are available for veterans and a match for their skill sets? Are there any benefits for…

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Saturday's (Sept. 14) Recycling Event Includes Paint, Shredding

Saturday’s (Sept. 14) Recycling Event Includes Paint, Shredding

September 11, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Jennifer Jarland!, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nonprofits, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recycling, Sustainability, Volunteers, Weekend, WK-Communities

Historically, two of the big draws at Kane County recycling events are the opportunities to responsibly dispose of paint and confidential documents. So this weekend’s…

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