Elgin
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4 suburban spellers among 13 Illinois finalists competing in Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 24, 2025 12:30 pm - Four suburban spellers are among the contestants in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which takes place May 27-29. They are Visharad Sathish of Grayslake, Tyler Kochanski of Fox River Grove, Yahya Mohammed of Hoffman Estates, and Shruthi Ayyagari of Aurora.
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Deadline extended to join Side Street Studio Arts’ open air marketMay 24, 2025 1:08 am - Elgin art studio hosts swap meet for handmade and used items on June 14. Artists and community members can sell, swap or donate creations and clothing at the open market event.
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Hoffman Estates’ Unity Day to celebrate community’s culturesMay 23, 2025 4:10 pm - The village of Hoffman Estates’ Cultural Awareness Commission will host this year’s Unity Day: Festival of Cultures from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at village hall, 1900 Hassell Road.
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‘Anything to raise awareness’: Drivers asked to watch for turtles crossing roadsMay 23, 2025 1:42 pm - Wildlife experts are reminding drivers to be alert for turtles crossing roads near lakes, ponds and marshes throughout the region searching for water, food and mates.
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Open Door Health Center of Illinois seeks volunteers for Pride, Juneteenth festivitiesMay 23, 2025 10:58 am - Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in Pride and Juneteenth celebrations in Elgin and Aurora. Volunteers are needed to decorate vehicles, walk in the parade, or join in the outreach.
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 23, 2025 8:04 am - Farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Police say attackers called her a slur. Why aren’t the suspects charged with a hate crime?May 23, 2025 5:15 am - A young woman was badly beaten May 13 at a Carpentersville restaurant, after police said her attackers called her a derogatory name based on her sexual orientation. The suspects have not been charged with a hate crime.
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AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois joins statewide advocacy day to protect Older Americans Act servicesMay 22, 2025 10:47 pm - On May 28, Illinois aging agencies will hold events across the state, calling on lawmakers to invest in the Older Americans Act that supports millions of seniors and caregivers.
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Two Central High School students earn perfect scores on the ACTMay 22, 2025 12:04 pm - Central High School juniors Caleb Goldenstein, left, and Sanay Gulati each earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT.
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Annual SALUTE Honor and Remember Walk/Run returns to Lake Arlington with special guestMay 22, 2025 11:18 am - Arlington Heights’ Tracy Drost, Mrs. Illinois America 2025, will start the annual SALUTE Honor and Remember Walk/Run on May 24. Funds raised assist military families in need.