Elgin
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 15-21Jul 13, 2026 9:15 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks. Here’s this week’s schedule.
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Should suburban pet owners fear screwworm’s return? Here’s what experts sayJul 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Pet owners in Illinois and elsewhere are advised to be mindful after the detection last month in Texas of a parasitic fly whose larvae feed off living tissue of warm-blooded animals.
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Mongolian community gathers for Naadam 2026 festival in Busse WoodsJul 11, 2026 4:56 pm - The Chicago Mongolian community gathered for Mongol Naadam 2026 in Busse Woods. Naadam is recognized on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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Construction set for Monday on routes 25, 38 in GenevaJul 11, 2026 12:14 pm - The City of Geneva advises motorists that construction along Routes 25 and 38 will cause significant daily delays.
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Community rallies around Elgin restaurateur following storm disasterJul 10, 2026 6:04 pm - The owner of Street Food Kingz was left with thousands of dollars in unsold inventory after a sudden storm ended the Fourth of July party in downtown Elgin. But when residents heard what happened, they rallied to support the vendor and purchase his food.
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South Elgin house damaged by gunshotsJul 10, 2026 6:03 pm - South Elgin police are investigating the shooting of a house at 10:14 p.m. Thursday.
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‘You have to love it’: Windy City Warbirds & Classics returns to St. CharlesJul 10, 2026 3:31 pm - Fox Valley Aero Club’s 12th annual Windy City Warbirds & Classics showcases radio-controlled military aircraft and civilian classics that have a wingspan of over 70 inches. The show continues Saturday in St. Charles.
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Garbage pickup in Hoffman Estates to be an hour earlier next week due to heatJul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - Due to the excessive heat forecast for the week of July 12, Groot will start garbage and recycling operations an hour earlier than usual in Hoffman Estates to try to avoid the afternoon heat.
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People criticize ICE arrest at Kane County courthouseJul 10, 2026 11:49 am - People are again criticizing federal law enforcement agents over an immigration-related arrest made at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles, and how they treated onlookers recording the arrest.
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Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they’re running for Elgin mayor in 2027Jul 10, 2026 11:20 am - Elgin City Council members Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they’ll be candidates for mayor in the city’s next’s municipal election.