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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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COVID-19 KANE COUNTY: 261 New Cases, 2 Deaths Thursday; 13,564 People Vaccinated in Kane So Far

January 14, 2021

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Editor’s Note: This is a landing page for information from or about Kane County related to the COVID-19 emergency. Click this link for COVID-19 information…

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Who’s on The Ballot? Here’s a List of School Candidates For April 6 Election

January 14, 2021

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This article is part of a series sharing April 6 Consolidated Election information as posted on the Kane County Clerk’s Office website. Kane County Connects encourages…

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Who’s on The Ballot? Clerk’s Office Lists Municipal Candidates For 2021 Consolidated Election

January 13, 2021

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This article is part of a series sharing April 6 Consolidated Election information as posted on the Kane County Clerk’s Office website. Kane County Connects…

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Elgin Extends City Hall Closure, Suspension of Non-Essential Inspections to Feb. 8

January 13, 2021

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The city of Elgin is limiting interactions with the public by extending the closure of City Hall and suspending non-essential inspections until Monday, Feb. 8….

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IDPH Posts COVID-19 Vaccination Data: 869,625 Doses Delivered, 353,791 Administered So Far

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Beginning today (Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021), the Illinois Department of Public Health is now reporting coronavirus disease vaccination data on its website, with data to…

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Recycling Right Redux! Jennifer Jarland’s FREE Online ‘Recycling Made Easy’ Event Rescheduled For Jan. 13!

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Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland’s free webinar on recycling right is being “recycled” this week, after being cancelled on Jan. 6 due to the…

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How To Get Vote By Mail Applications For February Primary, April Consolidated Elections

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The Kane County Clerk’s Office is now offering vote-by-mail applications for both the Feb. 23 primary election and the April 6 consolidated election. Click Here…

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$560,000 in 2021 Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Grants Available, Starting Jan. 13