Elgin
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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Hoffman Estates public works open house set for Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 12:37 pm - The Hoffman Estates Public Works Department will host its annual community open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave.
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Hoffman Estates lands new True Value hardware store on site of former Ace HardwareOct 26, 2026 9:38 am - Hoffman Estates has long found retention of a neighborhood hardware store to be an elusive element of its otherwise robust business community.
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Retiring Kane County sheriff’s absence an issue in race for his successorOct 25, 2026 1:37 pm - Ron Hain is stepping down as Kane County sheriff, but lingering questions over his monthslong absence are hovering over the race to elect his replacement.
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Cook County assessor favorite Patrick Hynes vows ‘stability,’ detente with appeals boardOct 25, 2026 11:46 am - In 2020, Patrick Hynes walked out of the Cook County assessor’s office, frustrated, he said, with then-boss Fritz Kaegi’s leadership. In March, he ousted Kaegi in the Dem...
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Cunningham for Kane County clerkOct 25, 2026 3:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses John “Jack” Cunningham for Kane County clerk
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Wegman for Kane County treasurerOct 25, 2026 3:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses Penny Wegman for Kane County treasurer.
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Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin vying to have state’s only 2nd certified forest therapy trailOct 24, 2026 10:37 am - Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin is seeking accreditation for its east-side trail to become a certified forest therapy trail, which are designed to support slow-paced, sensory-driven wellness experiences rather than physical exercise or hiking. The only other certified trail in Illinois is in Quincy.
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In suburban congressional races, GOP fundraising continues to lag behind DemsOct 24, 2026 10:29 am - Democratic candidates for suburban congressional seats continue outraising and outspending their Republican opponents.
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Glenbard East shakes off slow start, routs Bartlett in opening round of 7A playoffsOct 23, 2026 10:24 pm - When Glenbard East and Bartlett both lost fumbles on their first possessions of their Class 7A opening-round game Friday in Lombard, it looked like the fans were in for ...