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Learn about legends of the moon during night hikes with naturalists
Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Jun 21, 2018 4:57 PM - Learn the lore, legends and science of the moon on the Forest Preserve District of Kane County's night-hike series for all ages.
Kane County clerk feels pressure of meeting needs of Aurora voters
By James Fuller
Jun 21, 2018 4:01 PM - Kane County clerk says money issue adds to the tension of accommodating Aurora voters in November.
Judge OKs demolition of abandoned Elgin bowling alley once envisioned as church
By Harry Hitzeman
Jun 21, 2018 12:15 PM - A vacant, decrepit bowling alley on the Elgin's southeast side that was once proposed for use as a church is one step closer to meeting the wrecking ball.
Roundtable discussion offered on July 4 in Batavia
By Dave Heun
Jun 21, 2018 10:09 AM - For 20 years, a small group of local citizens has gathered at Batavia City Hall on the morning of July Fourth to discuss the community's and country's hopes.
New census data: Minorities' share of area counties' population continues to rise
By Tim Broderick
Jun 21, 2018 6:28 AM - While overall county populations were little changed since July 2010, new census data show minorities' share of the total population continues to rise.
Modern milking: How a Campton Hills dairy farm went high-tech
By Dave Gathman
Jun 21, 2018 10:04 AM - There are only three dairy farms left in all of Kane County. One of them, Lenkaitis Holsteins in Campton Hills, has implemented a high-tech milking system for its cattle.
Documentary, exhibit about Elgin area's milk-making past, prairie-restoring future to debut June 24
By Dave Gathman
Jun 21, 2018 6:33 AM - Two years in the making, the Elgin History Museum documentary and traveling exhibit "Dairies to Prairies" will have its grand premiere at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gail Borden Public Library.
Summer Tree Identification classes offered July 7 and 12
Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Jun 20, 2018 10:43 PM - Expand your ecology knowledge with classes on "Summer Tree Identification," by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the Geneva and St. Charles park districts.
Bail reduced for suspect in Batavia Steak 'n Shake shooting
By Harry Hitzeman
Jun 20, 2018 4:56 PM - A Kane County judge Wednesday reduced bail from $1 million to $500,000 for an Aurora man accused of opening fire at a drive through at the Batavia Steak 'n Shake earlier this year. Terry Hunter's attorney argued his client was acting in self-defense after the victim pulled a gun first.
Kane health equity report shows blacks more likely to be unhealthy
By James Fuller
Jun 20, 2018 4:42 PM - Health equity report shows Kane County black residents are more likely to be poor and die younger than others.

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Population: 5,624
Year Incorporated:1876
Zip Codes:60140
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