Kane forest preserve district offering free wood chips to the public Sunday Residents can pick up free wood chips from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Burnidge Forest Preserve, 14N035 Coombs Road, Elgin, and Big Rock Forest Preserve, 46W072 Jericho Road, Big Rock. Kane County Forest Preserve District staff will be on hand with a tractor to help load chips into vehicles, a … [Read more...] about Elgin News Digest: Kane forest preserve district offering free wood chips to the public Sunday; discounted registration for Elgin Valley Fox Trot available through Tuesday; Fundraiser planned to support the Kane Specialty Courts Foundation
Fun facts about No. 1 overall pick in draft
With the NFL Draft just one day away and the Bears set to pick at No. 1, senior writer Larry Mayer compiled some fun facts about the first overall selection. … [Read more...] about Fun facts about No. 1 overall pick in draft
Aurora City Council holds consideration of new tattoo license
An Aurora City Council committee this week held consideration of an ordinance amendment that also puts on hold a new tattoo establishment. Aldermen on the Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee on Tuesday decided they did not have enough information to amend the city code on Tattoo and Body Art Establishments to add space for another tattoo license. Currently, the … [Read more...] about Aurora City Council holds consideration of new tattoo license
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From home decor items to ‘dog beer,’ new shop in Batavia caters to pet lovers
Pet lovers know no bounds when it comes to making cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes part of the family. Batavia business owners Andy Wood and Andy Guerrette have elected to focus not only on those four-legged friends but the people who care for them with their newly-opened CāDō & Company, a shop that seeks to provide “high-quality upscale products designed to improve … [Read more...] about From home decor items to ‘dog beer,’ new shop in Batavia caters to pet lovers