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National folk artist Eric Dowdle to unveil Elgin puzzle and original artwork June 27Jun 25, 2026 6:32 pm - On June 27, Elgin will unveil a cityscape artwork by folk artist Eric Dowdle, created for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Also, artist Alisa Duda's “Heart of Elgin” manhole covers will be installed as permanent public art celebrating downtown’s architecture and history.
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Elgin’s July Fourth features parades, live music and fireworksJun 25, 2026 6:05 pm - Elgin's Fourth of July celebration returns with a full day of patriotic festivities on Saturday, July 4. The day kicks off with the parade and pet parade, followed by live music, pie-eating contest, food trucks, and fireworks in the evening.
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Prairie Sky Quintet and local artists to perform for NAMI KDK fundraiserJun 25, 2026 5:18 pm - On July 26, NAMI KDK will host a fundraising concert in Aurora, featuring patriotic, Broadway, and classical music performances.
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‘The sirens go off because you’re under threat’: Elgin officials clarify emergency warning systemJun 25, 2026 4:25 pm - Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann explained why Elgin’s emergency warning siren system will automatically be activated when the National Weather Service issues either a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning.
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Geneva’s Little Owl, Old Towne Pub sites face setback as restaurant plans fall throughJun 25, 2026 9:22 am - A Geneva restaurateur’s plans to open two restaurants in the city’s empty Little Owl and Old Towne Pub sites have stalled, with work stopping and "For Lease" signs returning to both buildings after initial renovation progress.
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SCORE! students to put on their original opera ‘When We Are Older’Jun 24, 2026 11:45 am - Elgin area students, age 9-13, have created an original opera titled "When We Are Older" through the SCORE! program run by Hamilton Wings nonprofit. It’s the 23rd production from the program, which provides free arts education to underserved children. The opera will be performed on June 27 at Elgin Community College Arts Center.
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‘I want to feel the freedom’: Elgin honors 30 new American citizensJun 24, 2026 11:27 am - Thirty new American citizens from the area were honored Tuesday night during Elgin’s 26th annual new citizen recognition ceremony at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom.
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Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4Jun 23, 2026 5:23 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.
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Farmers markets this weekJun 22, 2026 9:48 am - Here’s a look at what’s happening at farmers markets in the suburbs this week, June 24-30, 2026.
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Body found in Fox River confirmed to be missing 16-year-old Elgin girlJun 22, 2026 9:36 am - The Kane County Coroner confirmed Monday that the body recovered from the Fox River in Elgin Sunday was a 16-year-old Elgin girl reported missing Friday.