Elgin
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Hemmens Cultural Center unveils $14.4 million expansion with May 18 celebrationMay 09, 2025 11:32 pm - After a $14.4 million renovation, Elgin's Hemmens Cultural Center unveils expanded space with a public open house on May 18 featuring entertainment, arts groups, and circus performers 360 ALLSTARS.
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‘Education and enforcement’: Why you can expect to see more police on Route 59 todayMay 09, 2025 5:30 am - Police departments across the suburbs — from Wauconda up north to Naperville down south and nearly everywhere in between — are teaming up for a regional traffic safety initiative all day Friday along the Route 59 corridor.
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Batavia Depot Museum marks 50 years since opening in restored train stationMay 09, 2025 5:00 am - In 1973, Batavia's train depot was moved to its current location, sparking redevelopment. Its 50th anniversary as the Batavia Depot Museum is celebrated in a new exhibit about the depot's history.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank names new chief philanthropy officerMay 08, 2025 11:03 pm - Colleen Ahearn was appointed as chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank, leading fundraising, marketing, and volunteer engagement efforts across a 13-county service area.
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Gail Borden Library unveils 'KidSpace Reimagined' May 13May 08, 2025 6:51 pm - On May 13, Gail Borden Library unveils new children's area KidSpace, featuring interactive exhibits and spaces to inspire young minds. The event includes crafts, music, and goodie bags.
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A record-breaking day at Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual Fight Hunger Run/WalkMay 08, 2025 6:37 pm - Over 1,600 participants gathered at Cantigny Park in Wheaton for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 12th annual Fight Hunger 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on May 3.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2025May 08, 2025 7:57 am - The Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest winners for April capture the beauty of the natural world, from the Arizona desert, all the way to a remote South Atlantic island.
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Central High School teacher named 2025 Kane County Educator of the YearMay 07, 2025 10:30 pm - The 49th Kane County Educator of the Year Banquet celebrated exceptional contributions of educational professionals across Kane County.
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‘He really does make a difference’: South Elgin HS precision manufacturing teacher wins Golden Apple AwardMay 07, 2025 3:47 pm - South Elgin High School precision manufacturing teacher Matthew Erbach was awarded a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching on Wednesday.
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ESO String Quartet to perform in SchaumburgMay 07, 2025 12:22 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will bring its String Quartet to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, for a concert featuring works by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn.