Elgin
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A magically early start to Hanukkah celebrations in ElginDec 15, 2024 3:42 pm - The official start of Hanukkah may still be more than a week away, but with magic, games and latkes on the menu, why wait? Kids and grown-ups got an early start on the celebration Sunday with the Magical Hanukkah Extravaganza celebration at Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin.
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‘A resilient nation’: Leaders stress importance of community at MLK DinnerDec 15, 2024 1:47 pm - Illinois and suburban leaders united Saturday at the 55th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Dinner in Palatine to fight division and build community in "infinite game" for justice.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2024Dec 15, 2024 4:00 am - Our top images for the month of November in the Daily Herald’s reader photo contest range from the wonders of the world, like the ancient pyramids in Giza or mountain ranges in New Zealand, to the small scenes of beauty found on a city street.
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Daily Herald opinion: More than ‘just trying’: Activist has amassed meaningful career advancing justice, equity in the suburbsDec 15, 2024 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: The Rev. Clyde Brooks has not achieved all the goals he set 60 years ago for racial and social justice in the suburbs, but he will be remembered for doing more than ‘just trying.’
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Shodeen fines snowball to more than $41K for blacksmith shopDec 14, 2024 4:59 pm - With fines over its property code violation ratcheting up to $41,250 — as of Dec. 10 — developer Shodeen filed a new court action to undo the city of Geneva’s effort to make a former blacksmith shop “weather tight.”
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Shop With a Cop makes a difference for families at ChristmasDec 14, 2024 3:46 pm - Dundee Township's 21st annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Carpentersville provided underprivileged children the opportunity to have presents, food and warm clothing this Christmas.
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49-year sentence for Elgin man convicted of sexually abusing childDec 14, 2024 3:04 pm - An Elgin man convicted in October of sexually assaulting a child received a 49-year prison sentence, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office announced Saturday.
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‘Comfort and hope’: Blue Christmas services offer solace for those struggling through the holidaysDec 14, 2024 12:45 pm - Suburban churches are holding special Blue Christmas services around the winter solstice to comfort those feeling lonely, stressed, or in pain amid high holiday expectations.
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Grief & healing: Tragedy during the holidaysDec 14, 2024 5:30 am - Holidays after a loved one’s death bring painful reminders of their absence. Focusing on their joy for the season and reasons for your own joy can help you through.
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Dog dies in fire at Elgin homeless encampmentDec 13, 2024 4:04 pm - A dog died during a fire Thursday night at the homeless encampment near State and Wing streets in Elgin.