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Marklund slates 31st annual Top Hat Ball for Feb. 6Nov 10, 2026 10:11 pm - Marklund’s 31st annual Top Hat Ball is set for Feb. 6 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The fundraiser has black-and-white themed activities, and silent and live auctions. It has generated over $14 million in net proceeds since inception.
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras’ 2026-27 season explores music’s ability to shape ‘Hearts & Minds’Nov 09, 2026 8:28 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras’ season exploring “Hearts and Minds” begins with Nov. 15 concerts examining “The Power and Politics of Music.” Youth Symphony collaborates with Elgin Master Chorale to perform Carl Orff's politically charged “Carmina Burana,” while younger orchestras explore protest music and works challenging authoritarianism through pieces by Beethoven, Sibelius, and Stravinsky.
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Sioux Honey Co-op donates 5,000 lbs. of honey to Northern Illinois Food BankNov 09, 2026 7:32 pm - Nearly 2.5 tons of honey brought a record-setting dose of sweetness to Northern Illinois Food Bank on Saturday, Nov. 7, as Jewel-Osco employees rolled up their sleeves for a day of volunteer service that helped kick off the food bank's annual holiday meal-packing initiative.
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All 15 U-46 preschools earn state recognition for qualityNov 09, 2026 3:42 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46's 15 preschool sites received Gold or Silver Circle of Quality recognition from Illinois Department of Early Childhood for the 2025-26 school year. The district expanded from 15 to 26 preschool sites in 2026-27, serving nearly 1,600 children annually.
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Hanover Township to distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes Nov. 18-20Nov 05, 2026 11:22 am - Hanover Township will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18-20, while supplies last, at its Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave. in Hanover Park.
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New Naperville Monopoly game debuts Nov. 12 with community launch partyNov 04, 2026 5:26 pm - Naperville's local edition of Monopoly debuts Nov. 12 at DuPage Children's Museum with a launch party featuring local businesses and community organizations on the game board.The family celebration includes activities like meeting Mr. Monopoly, creating custom game pieces, designing family location squares, and participating in Monopoly-themed challenges.
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Hanover Township to distribute Thanksgiving meal boxesNov 04, 2026 2:54 pm - Hanover Township will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes beginning from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. Registration is required at the Community Center.
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Holiday Magic marks 45 years of festive fun at Brookfield Zoo ChicagoNov 02, 2026 2:25 pm - Holiday Magic returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Nov. 21 for its 45th year, running 32 nights and featuring over 3.5 million lights and expanded displays including a 100-foot illuminated maze. It includes special events like Tree Trim, Reindeer Run, dinner with Santa, and a sensory-friendly night on Dec. 3 with dimmed lights and softer music for guests with sensory needs.
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Donate Halloween candy to Operation Support Our Troops-America for military care packagesNov 02, 2026 1:46 pm - Operation Support Our Troops-America is collecting extra Halloween candy donations to send to deployed U.S. service members worldwide. The candy will be included in holiday stockings for Comfort and Care Packages for troops.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank to distribute 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this seasonOct 30, 2026 3:49 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank is distributing 50,000 Holiday Meal Boxes this season to help families in need enjoy traditional holiday meals. The 27th annual distribution program begins Nov. 7 at Elgin Community College
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