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CASA Needs Volunteers To Advocate For Children -- Next Meeting Is April 14

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CASA Kane County, a local nonprofit that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court, has seen a dramatic increase in…

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

April 12, 2021

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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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Think Before You Throw! Trash a Growing Problem on State, Local Roadsides

March 25, 2021

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With the arrival of spring, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for crews picking up litter and asking…

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Kane County 2021 Recycling Events – A Call for Volunteers!

March 19, 2021

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Editor’s Note: This article was written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question or idea for a recycling tip? Contact Jennifer Jarland…

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Village of Gilberts Hosts Drive-Thru Visits With The Easter Bunny

March 16, 2021

Rick Nagel

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The village of Gilberts has come up with a clever, safe and fun way to celebrate the Easter season with a drive-through event for Gilberts…

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Hines VA Offers COVID-19 Vaccines For Veterans 60+ at Aurora VA Clinic on Select Dates

March 1, 2021

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Hines VA Hospital is scheduling appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on March 6 and April 3 at its Aurora Community Based Outpatient Clinic. And according…

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Businesses Can Now Recycle Electronics at Kane County Recycling Centers

February 14, 2021

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Businesses, organizations and units of local government can now utilize the Kane County Recycling Centers to recycle your electronic equipment through eWorks Electronics Services, the…

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Elgin To Host Jan. 16 Virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

January 8, 2021

Rick Nagel

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The city of Elgin’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee will host its annual celebration event virtually on the city’s Facebook page from 9 a.m. to 10:45…

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