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Kane County approves energy efficiency initiative to help lower utility bills

By Sarra Hinshaw, Kane County Sustainabilty Manager
Aug 31, 2026 10:17 pm - Kane County launches a $100,000 Energy Audit & Rebate Program to help unincorporated residents reduce utility bills through professional home energy audits and weatherization rebates.
Fox Valley Theatre Company to bring Percy Jackson musical to ECC stage

Submitted by Fox Valley Theatre Company
Aug 27, 2026 3:44 pm - Fox Valley Theatre Company presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” from Sept. 11-20 at the Blizzard Theatre in Elgin. This rock musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's novel follows the boy who must embark on a quest to find Zeus's stolen lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.
Fox Valley Beaux Arts hosts ‘Brushstrokes of America’ luncheon and fashion show

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Aug 26, 2026 11:54 am - Fox Valley Beaux Arts is hosting their “Brushstrokes of America”-themed luncheon featuring Fashions by Chico's on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Elgin Country Club.
Ascension Illinois hosting free influenza immunization clinics this fall

Submitted by Ascension Illinois
Aug 24, 2026 1:05 pm - Ascension Illinois is offering 31 free flu shot clinics throughout the Northwest suburbs in September and October 2024.
The Nest Schools to open new East Dundee location

By Brittany Madonna, The Nest Schools
Aug 20, 2026 10:31 pm - The Nest Schools will open its fourth Chicago area location in East Dundee this fall, serving 125 children from 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten and creating 30 local jobs.
Aurora and Elgin barbershop chapters celebrate 80 years of harmony

Submitted by William Miller
Aug 19, 2026 10:11 pm - The Aurora Lamplighters and Fox Valley Harmonizers Barbershop Chapters celebrated their 80th anniversaries with 60 past and present members at Nick's Pizza Restaurant in Elgin.
Elgin supports native landscaping through Pollinators at Home grant

Submitted by City of Elgin
Aug 19, 2026 1:16 pm - Elgin's Sustainability Commission launched the Pollinators at Home pilot grant program offering homeowners up to $300 in reimbursement for converting turfgrass into native plant landscapes to conserve water and support wildlife.
Step It Up Program delivers free shoes to 970 U-46 students

Submitted by Diana Ankenbrandt
Aug 18, 2026 8:16 pm - Elgin Elks Lodge 737 partnered with First Baptist Church on Aug. 7-8 for the Step It Up Program. The annual donation program, held at Elgin’s First Baptist Church, g...
Nominations open for 2026 Elgin Image Awards

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Aug 18, 2026 6:39 pm - Nominations are open for the 2026 Elgin Image Awards which celebrates individuals, projects, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the Elgin community.
‘Nurtured by Nature’ outdoor wellness sessions offered in Kane County

By Brittany Kovach, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Aug 15, 2026 11:11 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers “Nurtured by Nature,” a free monthly wellness program combining gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and mindful hiking through local forest preserves.

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