Elgin
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Officials: Fires at Elgin homeless encampment were accidental and unrelatedJan 15, 2025 1:16 pm - Elgin fire officials say that three fires at the “Tent City” homeless encampment since early December were all accidental and unrelated, saying the use of heating equipment near combustible materials was a common factor in the three fires.
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Friend-Fest offers family fun at Elgin VineyardJan 15, 2025 10:22 am - Elgin Vineyard Church hosts free Friend-Fest event on Jan. 18 with games, food, and activities for kids through 5th grade.
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Dining out: Aurora chef competes on ‘Chopped,’ National Pizza Week and moreJan 15, 2025 9:05 am - A chef from Aurora faced the mystery basket on an episode of “Chopped” Tuesday, and we’re deep (dish) into National Pizza week, which runs through Saturday, Jan. 18.
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No injuries in Elgin house fire that causes over $200K in damageJan 15, 2025 7:21 am - Nobody was hurt during a fire on the 600 block of Ludlow Avenue in Elgin Monday that caused over $200,000 in fire and smoke damage to a single-family home.
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Grammy-nominated composer Jake Runestad joins Chicago Master Singers for NextGen ConcertJan 14, 2025 10:45 pm - Chicago Master Singers hosts Jake Runestad and two local high school choirs in NextGen concert of his works on Feb. 21, featuring compositions like "Cello Songs" and "American Triptych.“
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Anderson Humane’s wildlife education programs offer hands-on learningJan 14, 2025 9:04 pm - Get behind-the-scenes access to Anderson Humane's wildlife rehabilitation efforts through educational tours and programs promoting conservation.
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Schaumburg has big plans for parcel at Algonquin, Meacham roadsJan 14, 2025 4:23 pm - Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly won applause from suburban business leaders Tuesday with his announcement of a deal to move the eyesore Cook County highway maintenance facility from the village’s redeveloping northeast corner.
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New pastor to be installed Feb. 15 at Elgin’s Holy Trinity ChurchJan 14, 2025 1:45 pm - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin is celebrating Andrea Delaney's ordination on Feb. 15. She also will be installed as the church's 19th pastor.
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Elgin launches new webpage to keep residents informed on ‘Tent City,’ homelessness initiativesJan 14, 2025 11:32 am - Elgin has launched a "Homelessness Response" webpage with a donation portal, volunteer opportunities and Tent City updates as they work to relocate residents of the homeless encampment after recent fires.
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Caregiver pleads guilty to sexually assaulting disabled woman, causing pregnancyJan 14, 2025 11:08 am - A caregiver who impregnated a resident of a home for people with profound disabilities has pleaded guilty.