Algonquin
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‘Spelling Bee’ musical stirs middle school memoriesApr 04, 2025 4:00 am - Sometimes a theatrical production can stir specific memories, and that was the case last week when enjoying “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Copley Theatre in Aurora.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2025Apr 03, 2025 10:09 am - The winners of February’s Daily Herald amateur photo contest have a good eye for winter landscapes ... and people having fun. Kelley Dorner of Grayslake took first place with her photo of an ice formation that resembled a salt shaker.
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Seigle Foundation pays tribute to Hamilton Wings founder Risé JonesApr 02, 2025 9:18 pm - Hamilton Wings, an Elgin nonprofit, recently received renewed funding from Seigle Foundation after the passing of its founder, Risé Jones.
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Ballot measures across Kane, DuPage counties have mixed successApr 02, 2025 5:24 pm - Kane County voters rejected a request to institute a 0.75% increase to the county sales tax, according to unofficial results. But voters weren’t opposed to all of the referendums on the ballot.
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Kane State’s Attorney Mosser honored for advancing justice, inspiring womenApr 02, 2025 12:50 pm - Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser accepted the Quad County Urban League’s Women of Power Award for leadership in criminal justice and forging new roles and inspiration for women, girls and future generations, according to a press release.
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Fox Valley school board incumbents appear headed to victory, early returns showApr 01, 2025 9:46 pm - Early, unofficial election results show incumbents prevailing in many Fox Valley school board races.
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ECC culinary students learn from renowned chef and alum Zach LaidlawMar 31, 2025 9:50 pm - Internationally renowned chef Zach Laidlaw returned to his alma mater, Elgin Community College, for a live culinary demonstration showcasing his expertise and dedication to quality culinary artistry.
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Explore local history and culture during Museum Week in McHenry and Lake countiesMar 31, 2025 12:27 pm - McHenry and Lake counties launch inaugural Museum Week featuring scavenger hunt across multiple museums. Participants get stamp for each museum visited and prize for 8+ stamps.
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Seigle Scholar Program at Elgin Community College offers full-ride scholarshipsMar 31, 2025 12:15 pm - For the second year, the new Seigle Scholar Program at Elgin Community College is accepting applications from high school seniors and first-year college students.
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Spring Grove man gets 8-year sentence for gun theftsMar 30, 2025 10:45 am - A Spring Grove man was sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting he stole multiple firearms, including automatic rifles, shotguns and handguns, from a McHenry County home.