Elgin
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens 77th season with Tchaikovsky, Copland and StravinskySep 23, 2026 6:31 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's 77th season opens Oct. 10-11 with Copland's Four Dance Episodes from “Rodeo,” Stravinsky's Symphony in Three Movements, and Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring pianist Drew Petersen.
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Local fire departments to hold fire safety demonstrations during Fire Prevention WeekSep 23, 2026 3:42 pm - Area fire departments are conducting live fire demonstrations during Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4-10, with the theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower."
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Bicyclists and walkers to join in this year’s Elgin CROP WalkSep 23, 2026 2:46 pm - This year’s Elgin CROP Walk returns on Sept. 27, starting from Gail Borden Public Library, with participants walking or biking the Fox River Trail to raise funds for global anti-poverty efforts, disaster relief, and refugee assistance through Church World Service.
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Board chair says Kane County is in a time of ‘transition’Sep 23, 2026 12:41 pm - Dozens of local leaders and community members gathered this week for the 2026 State of Kane County address, where Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog and others discussed the county’s priorities, financial outlook and economic development efforts.
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Over two dozen candidates to attend the first Election Expo at Waubonsee Community CollegeSep 23, 2026 11:57 am - Three League of Women Voters chapters are hosting the Fox Valley's first Election Expo on Sept. 29 at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, featuring candidate meet-and-greets, educational exhibits, and a free treat from Kimmer's Ice Cream.
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Midterm voting starts Thursday for many suburbanitesSep 22, 2026 3:54 pm - Early voting for the November election begins Thursday throughout most of the state.
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Rosati’s Pizza Enterprises to open 11 new locations in 90 daysSep 22, 2026 2:24 pm - The Geneva-based franchiser behind Rosati’s Pizza said they plan to open 11 new locations over the next 90 days, including one in Sleepy Hollow.
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Bluff City Cemetery Walk brings ‘Hometown Heroes’ to lifeSep 22, 2026 10:23 am - Elgin History Museum’s 39th annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, features actors portraying seven “hometown heroes” at their gravesites, including sculptor Trygve Rovelstad and physician Alban Mann.
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Golden Corridor YMCA closing its Taylor Y branch in ElginSep 22, 2026 8:56 am - Golden Corridor Family YMCA has announced it will close the Taylor Family YMCA in Elgin on Oct. 1.
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Northwest suburbs teaming up for homeless outreachSep 21, 2026 6:20 pm - Northwest suburban municipalities plan to share the cost of a social worker for homeless outreach starting in January, with the aim of getting individuals on housing waiting lists that many currently aren’t accessing.