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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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Bunker Road extension and Keslinger Road roundabout now open to trafficNov 09, 2026 12:05 pm - The Kane County Division of Transportation has announced that Bunker Road and Keslinger Road through the newly constructed roundabout are now fully open to traffic, as of Nov. 9.
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Seattle folk singer brings songs of peace to Highland Avenue Coffeehouse Nov. 13Nov 03, 2026 4:40 pm - Seattle folksinger Mike Stern, known for his songs about peace and justice, will perform at Highland Avenue Coffeehouse in Elgin on Nov. 13. He will be accompanied by percussionist Michael Overman and local singer Peg Lehman.
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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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Kane County seeks applicants for ethics commission vacancyOct 28, 2026 10:13 pm - Kane County is seeking a qualified volunteer to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Commission, which reviews complaints alleging violations of the Kane County Ethics Ordinance.
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CASA Kane County hosts 14th annual Super Heroes Luncheon to support foster care advocacyOct 28, 2026 9:29 pm - On Nov. 5, CASA Kane County will host its 14th annual Super Heroes Luncheon at Waubonsee Community College to raise awareness about advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Deadline to register is Nov. 4.
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Des Plaines couple honored at Lutheran Social Services’ 45th True Friend benefitOct 27, 2026 12:48 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen of Des Plaines received Lutheran Social Services’ True Friend Award for their decades of service, including David’s leadership roles and Julie’s work with educational advocacy and LSSI’s Women’s Network.
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Elgin’s Going Dutch Festival showcases female and nonbinary artistsOct 27, 2026 12:48 am - Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin hosts the 16th annual Going Dutch Festival from Nov. 6-8, celebrating female and nonbinary artists across dance, theater, music, visual art, and interdisciplinary performance with local, regional, and traveling artists.
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Revolutionary War Patriots to be honored with Liberty Tree ceremony in St. CharlesOct 26, 2026 10:20 pm - The Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a Liberty Tree Nov. 15 at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles. A historical marker will recognize Revolutionary War Patriots who settled in and are buried in Kane County.
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