Burlington Submitted Content
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PADS of Elgin receives $78,000 gift from Theresa Nollette’s estateJan 27, 2026 9:00 pm - Theresa Nollette, a dedicated social worker, left a $78,000 donation to PADS of Elgin from her estate, presented by her husband Michael Janusz.
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League of Women Voters hosts candidate forums in BataviaJan 26, 2026 10:58 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting candidate forums for contested Kane County races and for Illinois Senate District 33 and Congressional District 11.
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Marklund hosts inaugural Run, Walk & Roll-Elgin fundraiserJan 24, 2026 10:05 pm - A new 5K/1-mile fundraiser event, Run, Walk & Roll-Elgin, is being hosted by Marklund in Elgin on April 26.The USTAF-certified course starts and ends at the Marklund Wasmond Center, winding through adjacent neighborhoods.
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Norwegian National League offering scholarshipsJan 23, 2026 5:04 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships and cash prizes for students of Norwegian heritage in the Chicago area. Scholarships include $1,500 for business majors, $1,000 for high school seniors, and heritage awards for essay and art contests.
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Elgin Area Chamber offers scholarships to local graduatesJan 23, 2026 4:15 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber and Elgin Development Group are offering 10 $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Elgin and South Elgin.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms, Barber, and Dvorak with violinist Geneva Lewis Feb. 7-8Jan 21, 2026 6:59 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra Classics Series on Feb. 7-8 will feature works by Dvořák, Barber, and Brahms. Violinist Geneva Lewis, recipient of a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, is the featured soloist in Barber's Violin Concerto,
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Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner with Broadway’s Sean Doherty and Elgin Symphony ensembleJan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Broadway’s Sean Doherty will perform romantic songs with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner on Feb. 14.
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Elgin Community College celebrates Black History Month with ‘Centuries of Legacy’ eventsJan 20, 2026 1:34 pm - Elgin Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events centered on the theme "100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy."One of the most anticipated events is the closing celebration, the "Sneaker Ball," where attendees are encouraged to wear their own sneakers and enjoy cultural performances and dancing.
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Elgin Fringe Festival opens artist applications on Feb. 1Jan 19, 2026 5:38 pm - The Elgin Fringe Festival is seeking bold and creative performing and visual artists to showcase their work at this year's festival.
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Elgin Community College begins new semester highlighting local resourcesJan 19, 2026 11:15 am - ECC marked the start of the new semester with an employee convocation. Four community partners presented information on immigration, food insecurity, and health and wellness.