Elgin
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Grief & healing: The next holidayMar 01, 2025 6:00 am - Holidays should be celebrated and they provide a great opportunity to be part of the community.
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After contentious debate, Elgin bans sale of THC ediblesFeb 28, 2025 2:05 pm - Following a contentious, hour-long discussion on the dais, the Elgin City Council on Wednesday finalized a citywide ban on the sale of synthetically derived THC products by a 5-4 margin.
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Darby Hills chosen — again — to succeed Dan McConchie in state SenateFeb 28, 2025 1:39 pm - For the second time in a month, Barrington Hills Trustee Darby Hills has been named the new state senator for the 26th District.
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State adds more Saturday options to get REAL IDs: Here’s updated locationsFeb 28, 2025 11:37 am - With a May 7 REAL ID deadline approaching for domestic flights, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is adding Saturday hours at several suburban locations. Sites with expanded hours include Elgin, Naperville, Schaumburg and Waukegan.
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Dive Into a Week of High School Athlete Triumphs with Daily Herald PhotosFeb 28, 2025 11:06 am - Each week Daily Herald photographers capture high school athletes at their peak. We hope that you enjoy the Week in sports photos through our lens as much as we enjoy shooting them.
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Geneva park welcomes Chimney Swift tower to aid in mosquito controlFeb 28, 2025 3:00 am - A tall, brown tower has been constructed in Wheeler Park, Geneva, as an Eagle Scout project to provide nesting habitat for Chimney Swifts, birds that eat mosquitoes and other insects.
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84-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting five minorsFeb 27, 2025 2:39 pm - An 84-year-old Montgomery man has been accused of sexually assaulting five minors between the ages of 13 and 17 over a 15-year period.
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North Aurora man faces child pornography chargesFeb 27, 2025 9:49 am - A North Aurora-area man has been charged with possession and dissemination of child pornography, including one video compilation that was two hours long.
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Young dancers perform at Marklund in ElginFeb 27, 2025 12:09 am - Members of the Dundee Park District Dance Team performed for residents at the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin on Saturday, Feb. 22, as part of a volunteer visit.
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Barbie exhibit at Gail Borden library showcases evolution of iconic dollFeb 26, 2025 10:11 pm - Barbie exhibit at Gail Borden Public Library in March features hundreds of iconic dolls from 1979-1980s capturing cultural shifts. The month-long exhibit includes Barbie programs, dress-up, and more for all ages.