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Image deadline extended

Elgin leaders have extended the deadline for nominations for its annual Image Awards to 5 p.m. today in order to get a better cross section of nominees and in part because of a gitch with the city's website cityofelgin.org. The March 12 event at the Centre recognizes individuals, businesses or organizations that have had a positive impact on Elgin. There are several categories for the awards: Individual/Professional, Individual/Volunteer, Projects (such as special events, fundraising projects and neighborhood improvements), and Organizations or Businesses. If you need a printed application form or have questions, call Sue Olafson, Elgin public information officer, at (847) 931-5601.

Childcare info fair

The Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin will hold a preschool and childcare information fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 31. Representatives from at least 18 preschools, private schools, daycares and licensed homes will be at the library, 270 N. Grove Ave., to answer questions and hand out brochures. For details, call (847) 742-2411. A complete list of participating providers will be available at www.gailborden.info after Jan. 22.

An Afternoon with the Lincolns

Ever wonder what life was like for the Lincolns behind closed doors at the White House? Catch a glimpse Sunday when the McHenry County Civil War Round Table and McHenry County Historical Society host "An Afternoon with the Lincolns." The event, a recreation of conversation between President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the McHenry County College auditorium. The event is the first planned in McHenry County this month to celebrate Lincoln's 200th birthday.