Algonquin Submitted Content
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LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programsNov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras embrace ‘Time’ in 50th anniversary seasonNov 11, 2025 11:14 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras launches its 50th anniversary season on Nov. 16 with the world premiere of a new trumpet concerto titled "Past Time" by composer Brandon Ridenour.
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LIHEAP applications are now open for all income-eligible householdsNov 07, 2025 1:37 pm - LIHEAP is a federally funded program that provides bill payment assistance to low- and fixed-income families during the winter heating season.
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Kids Above All dinner honors leaders supporting children and familiesNov 06, 2025 10:40 pm - Kids Above All is celebrating its 131st anniversary of building better lives for children and families impacted by poverty, violence, and injustice.
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ECC Theatre puts on Thorton Wilder classic ‘Our Town’ Nov. 7-16Nov 06, 2025 12:04 am - ECC Theatre is staging Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer-winning play "Our Town," from Nov. 7-16. The play is a profound exploration of life, love, and loss in a fictional town, using minimal scenery and pantomimed props.
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AgeGuide seeks community input on the needs of older adults and their caregiversNov 04, 2025 2:58 pm - AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois is conducting a community needs assessment across eight counties to identify challenges facing those age 60 or older and their unpaid caregivers.
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ECC’s Club Cabaret is back with ‘Make ‘Em Laugh’ Nov. 21-22Nov 03, 2025 4:38 pm - Club Cabaret returns to the ECC Arts Center with an intimate and sophisticated ambiance. The season opens on Nov. 21-22 with "Make 'Em Laugh," a salute to Broadway's wittiest moments featuring vocalist Tommy Hensel and special guests.
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Fox River Valley Initiative to host affordable housing meeting Nov. 8Nov 03, 2025 1:52 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Fox River Valley Initiative will meet to address lack of affordable housing in Kane and DuPage counties. It will include a tour of an integrated permanent supportive housing development on Elgin’s west side.
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Join in Pumpkin Smash events around the suburbsOct 30, 2025 12:08 am - The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to compost jack-o-lanterns and divert them from landfills by providing drop-off locations.
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Kane County helps residents gear up for winterOct 29, 2025 7:21 pm - The Kane County Health Department is hosting a free Winter Preparedness Workshop to help residents stay safe and healthy during the winter season.