Elgin
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Cook County projects $550 million budget deficit for 2027Jun 18, 2026 4:54 pm - Cook County faces a $550 million budget shortfall next year that will require “careful planning and difficult decisions,” county officials said this week in a preliminary budget forecast.
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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awards $9.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2025Jun 18, 2026 2:40 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded $9.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2025, including $600,000 in Community Impact Grants to 20 organizations and over $3.4 million in scholarships to 569 students.
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Maximum $15.5 million price approved for new Hoffman Estates fire station near St. AlexiusJun 18, 2026 12:39 pm - Hoffman Estates village board members have approved a guaranteed maximum price of just over $15.5 million for construction of the new Fire Station 22 next to Hoffman Estates Community Bank on Higgins Road.
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Comments sought on Kane County judicial vacancy applicantsJun 17, 2026 5:46 pm - Public comment is sought regarding six people being considered for appointment to a resident circuit judge vacancy in the 4th subcircuit in the 16th Judicial Circuit in Kane County.
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Fabbrini Park in Hoffman Estates to be closed July 13-17Jun 17, 2026 4:20 pm - The Hoffman Estates Park District has announced Fabbrini Park at 1704 Glen Lake Road will be temporarily closed from Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17.
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‘That underground feel’: Bewitching Brews sells teas, herbs from lower level spot in GenevaJun 17, 2026 1:19 pm - Bewitching Brews, a tea and herb shop on Third Street in Geneva, chose its lower level location specifically for its “underground feel.”
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Farmers markets this weekJun 17, 2026 4:05 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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Kane County Fair awards $15,000 in 4-H scholarships to three local studentsJun 16, 2026 9:40 pm - The Kane County Fair board awarded $5,000 scholarships to three 4-H members: Katelyn Dorn of St. Charles, Willa Getzelman of Hampshire, and Cecilia Ochs of Algonquin, providing $1,250 annually for four years of higher education.
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Elgin Master Chorale announces landmark 80th anniversary seasonJun 16, 2026 9:15 pm - The Elgin Master Chorale announces its 80th anniversary season for 2026-27, featuring two major classical works performed with regional orchestras.
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Home & garden calendar, June 16-27Jun 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, including celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Also listings of garden walks, garden shows, nature walks and workshops.