Elgin News
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Hands of Peace Transforms 'Magic Happens' Spring Benefit into Virtual Fundraising Event
Mar 27, 2020 10:39 AM - Due to widespread health concerns regarding COVID-19, the 2020 "Magic Happens" Hands of Peace Chicago Benefit scheduled for April 5 at the Chicago Botanic Garden will not take place as originally planned and instead is being magically transformed into a two-week online fundraising event. -
U-46 United aims to support families in needMar 26, 2020 11:53 PM - The U-46 Educational Foundation has launched an online fundraiser to support the most vulnerable families within the Elgin Area School District U-46 community and to make sure they have the supplies needed to support their household and families during this unprecedented time. The foundation, a charitable nonprofit 501(c)3 dedicated solely to supporting U-46 students, teachers and schools, aims to generate funds for family needs during this pandemic, starting with household cleaning and personal hygiene items. The fundraiser at u-46educationalfoundation.salsalabs.org/u46united/index.html also allows donors to raise funds through a social media campaign.
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Number of Cook County inmates with coronavirus up to 24Mar 26, 2020 7:43 PM - The number of Cook County jail inmates diagnosed with coronavirus stands at 24 as of Thursday, up from 17 a day earlier.
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Elgin allows delivery, curbside pickup of alcohol
Mar 26, 2020 6:10 PM - Establishments with a liquor license in Elgin are now allowed to sell alcohol via curbside pickup or delivery, and some liquor license renewal fees, normally due by the end of March, will be waived. -
State Sen. DeWitte predicts talk of air travel ban, severe state spending cuts
Mar 26, 2020 5:18 PM - At a meeting of Kane County businesses, state Sen. Don DeWitte of St. Charles predicted talk of an air travel ban and a spring legislative session that may involve passing a state budget deeply impacted by revenue losses stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak. -
Police: Aurora man arrested after loaded gun, meth found in car
Mar 26, 2020 4:51 PM - A 34-year-old Aurora man facces felony charges a armed violence and other offenses, after police say they found him in his car with a gun and methamephetamine. -
2nd fitness evaluation sought in Sleepy Hollow home invasion, rape and stabbing
Mar 26, 2020 4:48 PM - A fitness evaluation has been completed for the man charged with a brutal 2019 home invasion, rape and attempted murder in Sleepy Hollow. But defense attorneys for Fabian Torres, who is held without bail and faces life in prison, want a second "independent fitness evaluation." -
Police: Elgin man charged after spraying officer with Heet
Mar 26, 2020 4:21 PM - An Elgin man was arrested an charged after dousing a police officer and a squad car with Heet antifreeze, Elgin police said. -
Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Launches 'Palatine Strong' Website
Mar 26, 2020 4:15 PM - The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is doing all that it can to support local businesses and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to the governor's Stay at Home Order. -
Elgin Earth Month celebrations cancele, some events moved online due to COVID-19Mar 26, 2020 10:28 AM - Earth Month celebrations in Elgin have been canceled, postponed or moved online as a precaution to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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