YOU MIGHT BE BURIED in several inches of snow as you read this. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 3 p.m. today (Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015). For more info and links to local resources, read this article.
JUST A REMINDER that it's Thanksgiving weekend coming up. Government offices are closed Thursday and Friday, so the next weekend and weekly editions of the Kane County Connects e-newsletter will run on Black Friday, instead of the usual Saturday morning.
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The feature photo of this article pretty much tells the story -- a beautiful, aerial view of the Anderson Road overpass in Elburn. And while a picture paints a thousand words, it can't compare to the message contained in that photo, which represents a major transportation improvement for the village of Elburn, for Kane County commuters and for local businesses.
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Communities / Public Safety
Six Kane County communities made the list of Top 50 "Safest Cities in Illinois."
The rankings were updated Nov. 9, 2015, and rank communities according to a variety of statistics, including violent crimes per 1,000 population and property crimes per 1,000 population.
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Sports / Events
Rich Harvest Farms will not host the 2016 International Crown, and the reason for the sudden change in venue remains a mystery for the time being. Keith Rich, who along with his father, Jerry, own and operate the ultra-private, members-only golf club in Sugar Grove, said Thursday that the LPGA and Rich Harvest Farms had "mutually agreed to relocate" the tournament.
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Recycling / Environment / Business
The newest program managed by
Kane County Recycles will offer residents of Kane County a place to drop off their fluorescent tubes for free. If the pilot program is successful, organizers hope to expand the numbers of businesses involved. The service is free to Kane County residents.
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The National Weather Service said we'd get 4 to 8 inches of snow overnight. This article contains links to additional information that can help you deal with the severe weather, including winter storm conditions, winter preparedness tips and a real-time map.
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