Elgin
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Good News Sunday: Suburban World War II veterans mark D-Day anniversary in NormandyJun 16, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about World War II veterans marking D-Day’s anniversary in Normandy, a young bison finding a home at Lords Park Zoo, and Morton Arboretum helping communities to plant more than 1,800 trees.
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Suburban communities look to address tree inequity, build climate resilienceJun 14, 2024 9:51 pm - Whatever a community’s leading issue is, there’s a tree for it. Whether it’s saving money, reducing crime or improving water quality, “there’s a tree for a lot of things ...
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Program brings early learning opportunities to Elgin-area familiesJun 14, 2024 2:41 pm - The Elgin Partnership for Early Learning's Learning On the Go is back for the eighth year, providing learning opportunities to underserved families with young children in the Elgin area.
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Project Mobility partnering with St. Charles restaurants to host ‘Long Table Dinner’ Aug. 18Jun 14, 2024 12:53 pm - On Sunday, Aug. 18, Project Mobility is partnering with St. Charles restaurants in hosting its first “Long Table Dinner,” a multi-course al fresco dinner fundraiser.
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Clearbrook’s Shining Star Ball raises over $1.2 millionJun 14, 2024 12:43 pm - Over 360 people came together at the Four Seasons Chicago on May 17, to honor Clearbrook, an Arlington Heights-based nonprofit that serves people with intellectual/developmental disabilities via personalized programs and services.
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Why Glen Ellyn police chief says Jimmy Buffett saved his lifeJun 14, 2024 5:15 am - The late Jimmy Buffett is best remembered for tropical rock hits like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” but Glen Ellyn Police Chief Philip Norton fondly recalls the singer for more personal reasons. “Jimmy Buffett saved my life,” Norton told his village board last month.
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Help round up rusty crayfish in Aug. 10 ‘Rodeo’Jun 13, 2024 10:57 pm - Attention nature enthusiasts and families! The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has a mission for you.
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Board honors U-46’s music education program; district recognized with national honor for six years in a rowJun 13, 2024 10:47 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 board recently honored the district’s music education program and music educators after U-46 was recognized as one of the “Best Communities for Music Education.”
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Hanover Township to host June 21 Car ShowJun 13, 2024 3:29 pm - Hanover Township will host its Freedom Car Show from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at its Tiknis Campus, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett.
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Nonprofits can apply for grants through Nicor GasJun 13, 2024 3:08 pm - Nicor Gas is currently accepting grant applications from designated 501(c)(3) community organizations that focus on diversity initiatives, community enrichment programs a...