Elgin
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Kane County Board denies plan for solar farm near GilbertsDec 12, 2024 9:27 pm - The Kane County Board has refused to let a solar-energy farm be built near Gilberts, on a site the village prefers be developed with other things.
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Not enough toys for Christmas? Salvation Army ‘very afraid’ over donation shortfallDec 12, 2024 9:27 am - With the days until Christmas dwindling, the Salvation Army Elgin Corps is well behind pace in collecting enough toys for more than 1,700 needy kids for the holidays. And their situation is not unique.
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Daily Herald opinion: A dangerous patchwork: State legislation may be a start toward regulating hemp, but federal solution ultimately is requiredDec 12, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Unregulated hemp products are raising alarms, but federal inaction leaves states to fend for themselves. Illinois legislation may help, but a national strategy is ultimately needed.
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Kane County Board rejects chairman’s committee choicesDec 11, 2024 5:08 pm - Kane County Board members this week rejected every selection county board Chairman Corinne Pierog made for who should serve on and lead the board's committees.
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Central High School Hall of Fame honoring two teams and eight alumniDec 11, 2024 3:36 pm - Central High School in Burlington is honoring exceptional alumni and teams with induction into the Hall of Fame with a Feb. 7 ceremony.
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Hanover Township to distribute holiday meal boxesDec 11, 2024 2:32 pm - Hanover Township will distribute holiday meal boxes Dec. 19-24 at the Astor Avenue Community Center in Hanover Park.
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Elgin mayor touts city’s growth and leadership in annual addressDec 11, 2024 1:53 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain delivered his state of the city address Wednesday, saying the city has become a leader in the state and a welcoming destination for people and business.
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‘I like where I am’: Thomas Jefferson Middle School teacher molding mathematical mindsDec 11, 2024 6:00 am - Emily Soenksen’s work has earned her high marks from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics.The council awarded her its 2024 Excellence in Middle School Mathematics Teaching Award.
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Daily Herald opinion: Not a final answer: But Bears tax deal does let local planners get down to important workDec 11, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: The Bears and Arlington Heights approve a deal stabilizing the team's property taxes, requiring consultants to study impacts of a possible $5 billion development. This allows progress while the team still considers lakefront options.
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St. Sophia Philoptochos raises $35,000 for hurricane reliefDec 10, 2024 11:44 pm - Elgin church group raises $35,000 at food fest to donate to hurricane relief efforts through Orthodox Christian Charities.