Elgin
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$500K project cleans up Geneva Creek, restores GrottoMay 14, 2025 9:58 pm - The historic Geneva Grotto on public land was restored after years of disrepair. Nearby Geneva Creek was also stabilized after erosion, overgrowth and pollution issues. The area is now a peaceful spot for reflection.
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Police: Elgin man charged in 4 felonies after firing gunMay 14, 2025 8:16 pm - An Elgin man was charged with several felonies after shooting a gun in Elgin early Tuesday morning.
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Going, going, almost gone: The demolition of Sears campus in Hoffman Estates is almost doneMay 14, 2025 5:06 pm - The demolition of Sears’ former 2.4 million-square-foot headquarters in Hoffman Estates is entering its final stages.
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Apartment fire in Elgin displaces a dozen families, sends two to hospitalMay 14, 2025 4:11 pm - A dozen families were displaced and two people were sent to the hospital after an apartment fire in Elgin on Wednesday morning.
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Hear historic 1698 organ at Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour concert May 18May 14, 2025 1:30 pm - Historic 1698 Harttman/Kurtz pipe organ, the oldest in North America, to be featured in free May 18 concert at Church of the Brethren headquarters in Elgin.
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ECC to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 17May 14, 2025 12:31 pm - Elgin Community College will recognize the spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 17. Student speakers, one from South Africa and another with cerebral palsy, will share their unique journeys.
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Home & garden calendar, May 16-24May 13, 2025 7:07 pm - Monarch butterflies, dahlias and plant sales.
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One person dead following head-on collision in Elgin MondayMay 13, 2025 4:12 pm - One person died after a head-on collision on Randall Road in Elgin Monday afternoon.
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Stop by Dundee Backyard Garden Club’s annual plant sale May 17May 13, 2025 1:27 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in Grafelman Park, Fifth and Main Streets in West Dundee. The sale is held rain or shine, no early birds please.
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‘It’s just so beautiful’: Gail Borden Library in Elgin unveils newly reimagined KidSpaceMay 13, 2025 1:26 pm - The Gail Borden Public Library unveiled its newly reimagined KidSpace area on Tuesday in Elgin.