Elgin
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St. Olaf Orchestra brings fall tour to Elgin Community College Oct. 10Oct 07, 2026 12:48 pm - The acclaimed St. Olaf Orchestra will perform at Elgin Community College on Oct. 10. It will present works by Strauss, Márquez, and Brahms, featuring student soloists on harp, bassoon, or piano.
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Kane County launches online toolkit meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, other emergenciesOct 07, 2026 12:03 pm - Kane County recently launched a new online resource meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, climate-related hazards and other emergencies.
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Hanover Township hosts Fall Family Fun Fest Oct. 10 in ElginOct 07, 2026 11:14 am - The Hanover Township Department of Youth & Family Services will host a Fall Family Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Izaak Walton Youth Center & Reserve, 899 Jay Street in Elgin.
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Illinois’ 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer DavisOct 07, 2026 9:15 am - Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, a centrist Democrat whose 2004 upset helped begin the northwest suburbs’ shift to the left, is seeking a comeback in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District against Republican Jennifer Davis, a tech entrepreneur running for office for the first time.
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Spotlight: ‘Waitress’ returns for a limited run and Gift Theatre stages world premiere of ‘Hayward’Oct 07, 2026 7:31 am - The national tour of “Waitress” stops by the James M. Nederlander Theatre for a brief run, “The Winter’s Tale” plays Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the world premiere of “Hayward” comes to The Gift Theatre, and Writers Theatre offers childcare options during shows.
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Conant High School listed as School of Distinction by IAEAOct 06, 2026 4:43 pm - The Illinois Art Education Association has named James B. Conant High School a 2026 “School of Distinction.”
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ECC receives $1M gift from Gene Haas Foundation to support CNC educationOct 06, 2026 4:14 pm - Elgin Community College has received a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation to support and enhance CNC programming and training at the college’s new Manufacturing and Technology Center.
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Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk draws big crowd for Elgin appearance, some protestersOct 06, 2026 3:50 pm - Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk brought her “America: Love it or Leave It” tour to Elgin’s Judson University Tuesday and was greeted by a crowd who lined up early to attend — and a handful of people who turned out to protest.
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Early voting begins Wednesday in suburban CookOct 06, 2026 11:16 am - Early voting election in suburban Cook County begins Wednesday at six locations before expanding to 56 sites on Oct. 19.
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Eat and drink pink to support breast cancer awareness at these suburban restaurantsOct 06, 2026 10:35 am - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and restaurants around the suburbs are offering specials to raise money for research, education, awareness and support for those battling breast cancer.