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‘So much heart and soul’: Elgin native brings world premiere of ‘The Years Between Us’ play to The Lodge in ElginOct 08, 2026 12:09 pm - Elgin resident Jonathan James says the cast of “The Years Between Us” is the best he has ever worked with. “They are so committed and talented,” said James, who is the executive producer of the play that’s premiering Oct. 15-18 at The Lodge in Elgin.
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Lewis, Bodie running for Kane County Board District 3 seat in Nov. 3 electionOct 07, 2026 4:45 pm - The race for the Kane County Board District 3 seat in the Nov. 3 election is between incumbent Democrat Anita Lewis and challenger Guy Bodie, who is running as an independent. There is no Republican candidate on the ballot in District 3.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 07, 2026 1:59 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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St. Olaf Orchestra brings fall tour to Elgin Community College Oct. 10Oct 07, 2026 12:48 pm - The acclaimed St. Olaf Orchestra will perform at Elgin Community College on Oct. 10. It will present works by Strauss, Márquez, and Brahms, featuring student soloists on harp, bassoon, or piano.
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Kane County launches online toolkit meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, other emergenciesOct 07, 2026 12:03 pm - Kane County recently launched a new online resource meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, climate-related hazards and other emergencies.
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Spotlight: ‘Waitress’ returns for a limited run and Gift Theatre stages world premiere of ‘Hayward’Oct 07, 2026 7:31 am - The national tour of “Waitress” stops by the James M. Nederlander Theatre for a brief run, “The Winter’s Tale” plays Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the world premiere of “Hayward” comes to The Gift Theatre, and Writers Theatre offers childcare options during shows.
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ECC receives $1M gift from Gene Haas Foundation to support CNC educationOct 06, 2026 4:14 pm - Elgin Community College has received a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation to support and enhance CNC programming and training at the college’s new Manufacturing and Technology Center.
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Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk draws big crowd for Elgin appearance, some protestersOct 06, 2026 3:50 pm - Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk brought her “America: Love it or Leave It” tour to Elgin’s Judson University Tuesday and was greeted by a crowd who lined up early to attend — and a handful of people who turned out to protest.
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Girls volleyball: Dayton-bound Wilson, who relies on being ‘natural leader,’ dominates as senior for Burlington CentralOct 06, 2026 2:07 pm - While the raw skills were there when Ainsley Wilson arrived at Burlington Central as a freshman, the confidence to accompany that took some time to develop. Now a senior ...
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.