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Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

A 40-year-old man fell out of a moving Toyota sedan on Illinois Route 38 north of Elburn and was injured Tuesday after he opened the door instead of the window, authorities said. He remains hospitalized Wednesday, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies with millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.

Elburn Village Board members cited concerns about safety and liability in rejecting a proposal to become a golf cart community.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Campton Hills stands to receive $9.45 million in permit fees from a proposed annexation of 962 acres with 900 homes, according to a draft agreement, but the Geneva school district isn't guaranteed any of that.

Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has thrown his hat in the ring for congress and running for the Republican nomination for the 11th Illinois Congressional District. Democrat Bill Foster currently holds the seat.

The village board in 2024 made the call to expand the current village hall/police station instead of building a new facility, and authorized an issuance of $6 million in general obligation funds to fund the project.

Elburn American Legion Post 630 held its annual Memorial Day observance Monday, May 26, 2025 beginning with a procession from Lions Park to Blackberry Township Cemetery, where the post held a ceremony in honor and remembrance of fallen servicemen and women.

The Kaneland Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Several characteristics of the equipment and the setting make it more accessible for those with mobility issues, including a poured-in-place surface, which also eliminates the need for maintenance and replacement of wood chips.

Kane County Audubon, the local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, hosts field trips, bird walks and nature hikes with events planned in Batavia, Sugar Grove and beyond this June.

Following months of research into making Elburn a golf cart community, Village Board members did not second a motion made by trustee Chris Hansen to approve an ordinance.

Elburn Trustee and former Cook County detective Lou Santoyo will seek the Republican nomination next April to run for Kane County Sheriff in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm election.

The quartet will perform fusion styled jazz live on Wednesday, April 23.

The Elburn Lions Club hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Elburn.

There are plenty of Easter Egg hunting opportunities in Kane County from April 12-19.

Five years ago this week, we were all sent home for "two weeks" as Americans tried to get a handle on the novel coronavirus sweeping its way through the country. Shaw Media set out to document the humanity among the ruins. The pandemic brought about school closures, virus testing, toilet paper shortages and full hospitals with essential workers. It also brought socially distanced parades just to see a friend or loved one's face and an endless supply of grace and kindness felt by all.

The Elburn Village Board’s continued discussions on the possibility of Elburn becoming a golf cart community focused on public safety.

The Village of Elburn is taking steps to plan for future growth but assessing both its current and future water needs.

Kaneland School District 302 hosted a Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at Kaneland High School in Maple Park.

Elburn's Committee of the Whole is considering making the village a golf cart community.

There is a growing movement in Elburn to make the village a golf car community.

Kane County experienced the first snowfall of the season on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

A Crystal Lake contractor faces over $287,000 in OSHA fines for safety violations that created fall risks for its employees, officials report.

Kane County residents showed up to vote in the General ElectionTuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Elburn is considering a cannabis dispensary on Main Street, but it would need to clear a few hurdles first.

Thousands go through the Kamme-O-Circus in Elburn each year, and the owner has no plans to slow it down.

Hundreds of costumed characters joined in the fun at the Kamme-O-Circus Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in Elburn. The haunted house sits in the front yard of Anne and Mike Kothe.

New Elburn setback rules for fences have residents voicing their opposition, with one concerned he's losing a fifth of his usable yard space.

The Les Turner ALS Foundation provides comprehensive care, support services and funding for research to improve the lives of over 300 individuals with ALS.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold a scavenger hunt, with registration required for the free event.

Kaneland High School students, staff and community members celebrated homecoming on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 with a parade through Elburn.

Shops in McHenry, Kane, DeKalb counties and throughout northern Illinois are participating in the Vintage Shop Hop, a self-guided road trip tour.

Fall-themed festivals, charity events and other festivities coming up in Kane County make for perfect family fun.

A & R Development returns to Elburn for feedback on proposal for development at the northwest corner of Routes 38 and 47

Three new sidewalks could be coming to downtown Elburn, following the results of a recent engineering study.

Kane County will feature a variety of fundraisers and fall events, including the Seventh Annual “Include Me” Gala, BatFest and more.

Elburn Boy Scout Troop 7 marked 100 years on Sunday.

Boy Scout Troop 7 of Elburn celebrated their 100th Anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at the Community Congregational Church in Elburn.

Elburn Boy Scouts Troop 7 will celebrate its 100 years with a slideshow and recognition of past and present scouts.

Elburn Village Trustee Pat Shuberg was troubled by elements of the proposed ordinance on public camping, as the village board continued its discussions.

Elburn Mayor Jeff Walter was surprised something like the proposed Charles Farm development in La Fox would come so far west.

Elburn looking to pass ordinance to address public encampments before they become an issue.

Elburn village board voted for a benefits plan to save the village and employees money.

The 2024 Elburn Days Parade kicked off the annual end-of-summer festival.

Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus will be in Kane County from Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 15 to 18, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, complete with human cannonball.