Elgin
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms, Barber, and Dvorak with violinist Geneva Lewis Feb. 7-8Jan 21, 2026 6:59 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra Classics Series on Feb. 7-8 will feature works by Dvořák, Barber, and Brahms. Violinist Geneva Lewis, recipient of a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, is the featured soloist in Barber's Violin Concerto,
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Davis, Rice try to differentiate themselves at debate in 8th Congressional District GOP primaryJan 21, 2026 5:26 pm - Two of the four balloted candidates in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi aimed to differentiate themselves at a debate that allowed them to question each other in Schaumburg Tuesday.
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‘You find your niche’: How service clubs like Kiwanis, Rotary attract new membersJan 21, 2026 4:40 pm - During my years as a service club member from 1987 to 2010, something bothered me. How would the club move into the future without younger members?
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Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner with Broadway’s Sean Doherty and Elgin Symphony ensembleJan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Broadway’s Sean Doherty will perform romantic songs with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner on Feb. 14.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 24-31Jan 20, 2026 3:42 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings, events, and workshops in the suburbs on topics like soil health, composting, native plants, pruning, and houseplant care.
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From barber’s chair to fire chief: Cavello left mark on suburban fire servicesJan 20, 2026 3:22 pm - Edward Cavello Sr., who served as fire chief in Mount Prospect, followed by a short stint as chief in Hoffman Estates, died Friday at age 83.
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Hanover Township offers free tax preparation at Senior CenterJan 20, 2026 1:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59 in Bartlett.
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Elgin Community College celebrates Black History Month with ‘Centuries of Legacy’ eventsJan 20, 2026 1:34 pm - Elgin Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events centered on the theme "100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy."One of the most anticipated events is the closing celebration, the "Sneaker Ball," where attendees are encouraged to wear their own sneakers and enjoy cultural performances and dancing.
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Free tax preparation available at Hanover TownshipJan 20, 2026 12:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59, in Bartlett. Appointments are required and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Jan. 26. Appointments will not be scheduled after April 6.
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Elgin Fringe Festival opens artist applications on Feb. 1Jan 19, 2026 5:38 pm - The Elgin Fringe Festival is seeking bold and creative performing and visual artists to showcase their work at this year's festival.