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Medieval-style Pratt’s Castle featured at this year’s Historic Elgin House TourSep 09, 2026 9:22 am - The first floor of Pratt's Castle, built in 1937, will be open to tour-goers during Elgin's 44th annual Historic House Tour on Sept. 12-13. It features medieval artifacts, armor, and a moat surrounding the 50-foot tower.
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Central Kane County League plans National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events for studentsSep 08, 2026 11:22 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is planning National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events with Oswego East High School and Waubonsee Community College.
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Voices Unlimited Chorus begins fall rehearsals for upcoming holiday concertSep 08, 2026 10:06 pm - Voices Unlimited Chorus begins fall rehearsals on Sept. 15 for their annual holiday concert titled "Sing We Now of Christmas!" with practices held Tuesdays at Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin.
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‘A noble profession’: How the sacrifices of 9/11 inspired the next generations of firefightersSep 08, 2026 5:07 pm - Those of a certain age know exactly where they were and what they were doing Sept. 11, 2001, upon learning America was under attack by terrorists. The indelible events of 25 years ago are unforgettable for many reasons, especially for those in the fire service.
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Junked cars catch on fire at Elgin yardSep 08, 2026 1:02 pm - At least 50 cars, and possibly as many as 75, were burned in a fire around 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Copart auto salvage yard, 1475 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin.
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How the suburbs will honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11Sep 08, 2026 5:44 am - Communities across the suburbs will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with ceremonies featuring flag displays, memorial services, and guest speakers with personal 9/11 connections.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 7-19Sep 07, 2026 9:30 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers, and more.
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‘Having faith in this moment’: A year after Midway Blitz, suburban activist is undauntedSep 07, 2026 9:11 am - “Operation Midway Blitz never ended. It just de-escalated a bit,” Immigrant Solidarity DuPage leader Cristobal Cavazos says of federal arrests and detentions.
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Which Chicago-area lawmakers went on foreign trips funded by special interest groups?Sep 05, 2026 9:00 am - Several congressional representatives serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs traveled abroad last year at the expense of special interest groups.
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Cary-Grove gets back on brand, drives past Burlington CentralSep 05, 2026 7:05 am - Final score: Cary-Grove 32, Burlington Central 20. Records: Both teams are 2-1 overall and in the Fox Valley Conference. Player of the game: Cary-Grove quarte...