Elgin
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‘Working every day toward forgiveness’: 15 years later, loss remains for Engelhardt familyApr 16, 2024 5:13 pm - Jeff Engelhardt has lived two lives. The first ended 15 years ago when he lost his father, younger sister and maternal grandmother to an unprovoked attack by his older s...
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Democrats to meet May 11 to choose Gillespie’s successorApr 16, 2024 4:15 pm - Northwest suburban Democratic leaders will meet in Arlington Heights on May 11 to choose a successor for outgoing state Sen. Ann Gillespie. Gillespie, an Arlington Height...
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Things to do April 19-25: BoDeans, Fear No Art, Earth Day events and moreApr 16, 2024 12:27 pm - Mark your calendars for appearances by the BoDeans, Cary Elwes and the Impractical Jokers, the College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, Earth Day events and more happening this week.
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Did you lose a pool? Elgin finds that and more during annual spring road cleanupApr 16, 2024 12:19 pm - If you’ve been putting off a spring cleaning project around the house, take consolation in knowing that, no matter how big it is, it could be worse. Elgin recently comple...
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Misfits JiuJitsu in St. Charles combines martial arts with mental health helpApr 16, 2024 5:30 am - Misfits Jiujitsu takes a different approach to martial arts, emphasizing fitness of the mind over toughness on the mat. Owner Brad Edmondson has struggled with mental hea...
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Kane Forest Preserve Foundation hosts native plant sale April 27Apr 15, 2024 11:33 pm - The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation announces the return of its Native Plant Sale, aimed at promoting biodiversity, supporting local ecosystems, and fostering sustainabl...
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Gifford Park Association mobilizing community for April 20 Neighborhood Spring Cleanup EventApr 15, 2024 10:17 pm - The Gifford Park Association will host its Neighborhood Spring Cleanup event on Saturday, April 20, starting at 9:30 a.m. This family friendly initiative aims to bring ...
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Kane County Regional Office of Education preparing for record-setting Educator of the Year BanquetApr 15, 2024 7:15 pm - Each year, the Kane County Regional Office of Education honors professionals from throughout Kane County at the Educator of the Year banquet. It is an opportunity for hu...
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Elgin’s Side Street Studio Arts getting closer to new homeApr 15, 2024 4:50 pm - Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin has taken a couple of steps forward in its effort to move to a new home. The Elgin City Council last week approved an adaptive reuse plan...
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‘Still too trusting’: Officials warn of surge in driveway paving scamsApr 15, 2024 4:44 pm - Suburban officials and the Better Business Bureau are warning of a surge in scammers swindling thousands of dollars from homeowners and leaving behind shoddy or nonexiste...