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Commemorating another year: Minnie Powell, American violinist marks birthday milestone (August 22)

Minnie "Maud" Powell was born on August 22, 1867, in Peru, Illinois.

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

This week in Kane County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 18-24)

This week in Kane County history.

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

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Commemorating Another Year: Randy Shilts, distinguished journalist and author (August 8)

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

Randy Shilts was born on August 8, 1951, in Davenport, Iowa.

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Remembering Ruth Van Sickle Ford 's birthday: insights into the life of the owner of the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts luminary (August 8)

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

Ruth Van Sickle Ford was born on August 8, 1897, in Aurora, Illinois, to Charles P. Van Sickle and Anna Miller.

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This week in Kane County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 4-10)

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 4, 2024

This week in Kane County history.