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Adult, baby bison a popular attraction at Fermilab campus in Batavia

BATAVIA – Fermilab computing manager Eileen Berman has had the opportunity to look bison straight in the eye. And she didn’t need to travel far from her workplace to do it. ... Read More »

Face time with Liz Hough

Campton Township resident Liz Hough, 42, was working at a rummage sale at Riverside Community Church in St. Charles Township when she answered 11 questions for the Kane County ... Read More »

Moratorium bill in Springfield could halt local virtual schools

A proposed virtual school that could affect some Kane County schools would be delayed for a year if Gov. Pat Quinn signs into law a moratorium on charter schools like it. ... Read More »

Hopkins solidifies Knights’ staff

It was only a conference crossover against Streator – hardly one of the Kaneland baseball team’s top rivals – but Knights senior pitcher John Hopkins thoroughly relished his r ... Read More »

Local News

Moratorium bill in Springfield could halt local virtual schools

A proposed virtual school that could affect some Kane County schools would be delayed for a year if Gov. Pat Quinn signs into law a moratorium on charter schools like it.On Tu ... Read More »

State Dept of Ag to drop flakes on Fermilab to fight moths

BATAVIA – Low-flying aircraft will sprinkle moth pheromones on much of Fermilab and some sections of Batavia in an attempt to combat the spread of a different kind of winged t ... Read More »

Sports

Hopkins solidifies Knights’ staff

It was only a conference crossover against Streator – hardly one of the Kaneland baseball team’s top rivals – but Knights senior pitcher John Hopkins thoroughly relished his r ... Read More »

Crime & Courts

Former Geneva bank teller charged with fraud

GENEVA – A former teller at the Fifth Third Bank branch in Geneva has been indicted, accused of using stolen customer profile information as part of a scheme to take at least ... Read More »

Teen, mom sue St. Charles Country Club over 2009 incident

ST. CHARLES – A guest of the St. Charles Country Club is suing the facility for injuries she sustained when a motorized equipment vehicle overturned, pinned her and dragged he ... Read More »

Dining

Elburn Lions Club to host free spaghetti dinner May 28

ELBURN – The Elburn Lions Club will host its monthly free spaghetti dinner night from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. ... Read More »

Opinion

Letter: Help appreciated

To the Editor:The board of directors and staff at Valley Sheltered Workshop wish to thank all who attended the 47th annual Pancake Breakfast on May 5. It was a huge success, w ... Read More »

Our View: Congratulations to Class of 2013

In the next month, thousands of area high school seniors will receive that coveted document that essentially says their childhood is over. As they walk across stages, take pos ... Read More »

Neighbors

A special prom for residents with special needs

BATAVIA – As another school year draws to a close, high school students across the Fox Valley area participated in a longstanding tradition: prom.  For many students, prom is ... Read More »

Kane Co Magazine

Home Design: Changing The Landscape

Updating your landscape is a great home improvement project, whether you’re a novice or experienced. ... Read More »

    Real Estate

    How to avoid home buyer’s remorse in real estate

    How do you avoid buyer’s remorse? Throughout the home buying process, stay grounded by asking yourself the following questions. ... Read More »

    Wood or chain-link? Picking the right fence for your home

    Around my neighborhood, I see vinyl, cedar, metal and a number of other fence types. Here are the pros and cons of homeowners’ most popular choices. ... Read More »

    Government

    Moratorium bill in Springfield could halt local virtual schools

    A proposed virtual school that could affect some Kane County schools would be delayed for a year if Gov. Pat Quinn signs into law a moratorium on charter schools like it.On Tu ... Read More »

    Batavia aldermen to further discuss tattoo parlors

    BATAVIA – Batavia aldermen will take a second look at whether new tattoo parlors should be prohibited from opening in the city’s downtown.Aldermen at Batavia City Council’s me ... Read More »

    Blogs

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    Almora tweets he's Kane County-bound

    Prized Cubs outfield prospect Albert Almora appears to be coming to the Cougars.
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    Preps 24/7

    East boys v'ball rolls, gets crack at Wheaton Academy

    St. Charles East cruised to a sweep of Conant in Monday's Rolling Meadows Regional quarterfinal and advanced to Tuesday's regional semifinal against Wheaton Academy.

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