Elgin
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Elgin Chamber rewards leadership and community service with new scholarship programJan 24, 2025 2:56 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing further education to recognize leadership, community service, and higher education.
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U-46 seniors named Illinois State ScholarsJan 24, 2025 12:12 pm - Over 180 top academic achievers from Elgin Area School District recognized as 2025 Illinois State Scholars, joining about 16,500 students statewide earning prestigious designation.
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Elgin man pleads guilty to child pornography chargeJan 24, 2025 11:43 am - An Elgin man pleaded guilty Friday to possessing a child pornography video.
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Elgin’s ‘Tent City’ residents move to hotel, cleanup begins at former homeless encampmentJan 24, 2025 7:50 am - Forty-one residents of Elgin's "Tent City" were relocated to a hotel this week as work began to clear the roughly 8-acre site that has served as a homeless encampment for over 20 years.
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Three Fires Council to host 28th annual Merit Badge University for over 1,200 ScoutsJan 23, 2025 10:51 pm - Scouts can work on merit badges in various areas like STEM, outdoor skills, and personal development, guided by expert instructors, at the annual Merit Badge University.
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Father-son duo Ryan & Ryan present ‘Going Gershwin’ at ECC Arts Feb. 8Jan 23, 2025 6:28 pm - Father-son piano duo Donald and Barron Ryan will showcase their mastery of classical, jazz and more in a Feb. 8 Elgin Community College concert featuring iconic George Gershwin works.
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ESO Presents to host the Chicago Bandura Ensemble in a concert honoring UkraineJan 23, 2025 5:28 pm - The ESO Presents’ "Melodies of Resilience" concert on Feb. 23 will feature the Chicago Bandura Ensemble playing Ukraine's national instrument to honor the country's culture and perseverance.
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Elgin approves ordinance aimed at keeping panhandlers out of the middle of city streetsJan 23, 2025 3:17 pm - Elgin City Council members have given preliminary approval to an ordinance banning pedestrians from medians to address safety concerns and complaints about panhandlers and peddlers causing accidents.
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Hanover Township offers free tax preparation help starting Feb. 5Jan 23, 2025 12:58 pm - Almost 400 people saved money on their taxes last year using this little-known free tax prep service for seniors - find out if you qualify!
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Man accused of printing sexual image of woman on shirt without consent is taken into custody, releasedJan 22, 2025 2:16 pm - An Elgin man was in custody of McHenry County authorities Monday after a warrant was issued accusing him of sharing a sexual image of a woman without her consent by printing the photo on a T-shirt and sharing it on social media.