Elgin
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Elgin man’s mission transforms lives through Made Again ministryApr 07, 2026 7:01 pm - Steve Szwarga, driven by his childhood experience with alcoholic parents, has spent nearly 45 years helping people battle addiction. For two decades, he has led Made Again, a faith-based program at Northwest Bible Baptist Church in Elgin.
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Home & garden calendar, April 7-18Apr 07, 2026 4:16 pm - Learn about gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like integrating natives into traditional gardens, tulip history, and more. Also, listing of spring wildflower walks and plant sales.
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Hanover Township’s 11th Annual 5K steps off on May 2Apr 07, 2026 4:03 pm - Hanover Township’s 11th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center in Elgin, 899 Jay Street.
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Man charged in attempted Hoffman Estates bank robberyApr 07, 2026 2:50 pm - A 23-year-old man is charged with the attempted armed robbery of a Hoffman Estates bank April 1 and is awaiting his next hearing in federal court Monday.
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Power, water and worry: How growing data center concerns are being addressed locally and statewideApr 07, 2026 2:24 pm - Data center development in Illinois is facing the prospect of greater regulation at both the local and statewide levels after initially being embraced in many suburbs.
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Boating restrictions in place on Fox River due to high water levelsApr 07, 2026 12:41 pm - Due to high water levels and hazardous river conditions, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has implemented a restriction on recreational boating along the Fox River.
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DuPage and Kane County chairs champion Meals on Wheels during annual March for Meals WeekApr 06, 2026 8:48 pm - The March for Meals campaign coincided with DuPage Senior Citizens Council's 50th anniversary, prompting the launch of a sustainability fund to ensure continued support for essential senior services.
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Driver charged in St. Charles crash that killed motorcyclist ordered to remain in jailApr 06, 2026 12:00 pm - A West Chicago woman accused of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist last week in a St. Charles crash will remain in jail while awaiting trial, a Kane County judge ruled Monday.
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Seven U-46 employees earn state recognition in Those Who Excel programApr 06, 2026 11:10 am - Seven educators from Elgin Area School District U-46 received recognition through Illinois State Board of Education's Those Who Excel program, which honors teachers, administrators, and support staff making meaningful contributions to students and school communities across the state.
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Seigle Foundation sponsors the expansion of Elgin Youth Symphony’s Starter Strings ProgramApr 05, 2026 11:41 pm - Seigle Foundation awarded arts grants to 10 organizations including Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, Hamilton Wings, Chamber Music on the Fox, and two new recipients: Ballet Folklorico Girasol and iambe theatre ensemble