Algonquin Submitted Content
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Richardson ‘World’s Largest’ corn maze honors John Deere this yearSep 03, 2024 1:04 pm - The same year that Spring Grove’s Richardson Farm was established in 1836, a man named John Deere moved to Illinois, discovering that the state’s sticky, clay soil slowed farmers, who often had to stop every few feet to scrape the dirt off their cast-iron plows.
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Register for Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ 20th annual Thin Mint SprintAug 28, 2024 11:01 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will host its 20th annual Thin Mint Sprint fundraising 5K fun run/walk, in partnership with the Fox River Grove Memorial Library Running Club.
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ECC Center for Emergency Services to host career open house and Touch-a-Truck eventAug 22, 2024 8:38 pm - The Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services is hosting a community open house and touch-a-truck event on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Burlington.
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Kane County high school students invited to showcase photography skills though Regional Office of EducationAug 21, 2024 5:22 pm - As students return to school, the Kane County Regional Office of Education is preparing to begin a fall tradition. Each September, high school students across Kane County are invited to take part in the Student Photography Contest.
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Hispanic-Serving Institutes scholar speaks at ECC employee convocationAug 19, 2024 12:18 pm - Elgin Community College welcomed Gina Ann Garcia, PhD, a leading scholar on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), author, and professor at the Berkeley School of Educati...
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Randall Oaks Zoo celebrates 60 years of animals and wonderAug 16, 2024 11:18 am - Randall Oaks Zoo is celebrating its 60th anniversary, commemorating six decades of conservation, education, and unforgettable family fun.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for July 2024Aug 11, 2024 6:00 am - July saw a bevy of beautiful images submitted by our readers. Taking top honors is 11-year-old Brooke Rotter of South Elgin with an amazing photo she took of her sister, ...
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Nicor Gas 8-1-1 Day a reminder to contact JULIE (811) before you digAug 11, 2024 1:00 am - In recognition of National 8-1-1 Day on Aug. 11, Nicor Gas is reminding residents and professional excavators to always contact JULIE, Illinois one-call center, before beginning any digging project to ensure safety and prevent damage to underground utilities.
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Algonquin’s Holder Park reopens with new improvements with a first-responder themeAug 09, 2024 11:03 pm - The village of Algonquin recently held the grand reopening of Holder Park, which highlights ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents through enhanced recreational facilities.
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Elgin Area Retired Teacher Association to host retired teacher luncheon Sept. 20Aug 09, 2024 10:18 pm - The Elgin Area Retired Teacher Association invites all retired teachers to a luncheon on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Elgin Country Club.