Carpentersville Submitted Content
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Elgin’s Daddy Daughter Dance returns with a ‘Toy Story’ themeDec 16, 2025 6:53 pm - The annual Daddy Daughter Dance in Elgin returns on Feb. 6-7, offering a "Toy Story" themed evening of music, dancing, games, and character appearances.
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Students’ artistic vision shines at Kane County photo contestDec 15, 2025 10:08 am - The Kane County Regional Office of Education recognized exceptional student artists at the annual reception for the countywide Student Photography Contest. The contest saw a record engagement with over 2,700 photo submissions from 17 high schools across nine weeks.
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Elias Kent Kane Chapter DAR presents DAR Community Service AwardsDec 12, 2025 11:08 pm - The Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented Community Service Awards to Zoeie Kreiner and Marty Callahan.
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Kane County Forest Preserve District presents Polar-Palooza winter festivalDec 12, 2025 7:32 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired arcade experience, on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Creek Bend Nature Center.
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Find calm and renewal at Winter Solstice Mindful Movement Dec. 20Dec 10, 2025 10:33 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting a "Winter Solstice Mindful Movement" program on Dec. 20, offering participants a calming, restorative session to end the year.
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Volunteers honored at Elgin Area Chamber’s Thanksgiving luncheonDec 10, 2025 5:18 pm - Over 100 guests attended the 44th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon organized by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce.Ten community volunteers were honored for their dedication and service to local nonprofit organizations.
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Kane County Clerk’s office opens new satellite location in ElginDec 10, 2025 2:17 pm - The Kane County Clerk's office is opening a new satellite office in Elgin to provide services to the growing population in the northern part of the county. It will offer the same services as the main office in Geneva, including issuing birth, death and marriage certificates, and accepting passport applications.
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Marklund nurse case manager honored as employee of the yearDec 09, 2025 1:30 pm - Shannon Gardner, a nurse case manager at Marklund, was named the organization's 2025 employee of the year. The DeKalb resident has served in various roles at Marklund for 19 years, including direct care, administrative services, and her current role overseeing cases for community and residential residents.
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Hanover Township to host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Dec. 12Dec 03, 2025 12:01 pm - The community is invited to attend Hanover Township’s Cookies and Cocoa with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at the Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St. in Elgin.
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38th annual Dickens in Dundee ushers in holiday festivitiesDec 03, 2025 11:08 am - The annual Dickens in Dundee festival kicks off the Christmas season with tree lighting ceremonies, living windows, visits with Santa, and entertainment in both East and West Dundee.