Elgin
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Good News Sunday: Chihuahua, postal carrier’s friendship is a social media sensationFeb 18, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a dog and mailman whose friendship is a social media sensation, a legally blind travel agent who plans stress-free trips for people of all abilities, and a Lego exhibit that celebrates Black creativity.
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The Biz Week That Was: Cupcakes, organic soaps and new development among highlightsFeb 18, 2024 5:46 am - Elgin couple turns home-based side business into retail cupcake shop After years of “baking in the shadows,” a hobby that turned into a side hustle for Wendy Medina ...
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Cook County anticipated to exempt schools, park districts from new paid-leave lawFeb 18, 2024 5:39 am - Cook County Board commissioners are contemplating an amendment to their controversial paid-leave ordinance that took effect in January that would eliminate a key differen...
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It’s cookie time with Girl Scouts of Northern IllinoisFeb 18, 2024 12:18 am - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program opened on Feb. 9. Customers may continue to purchase cookies for in-person delivery, shipping, or donatio...
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‘Contemporary Colors’ at Fine Line’s Kavanagh Gallery through March 14Feb 17, 2024 8:20 pm - The current show at Fine Line Creative Arts Center’s Kavanagh Gallery in St. Charles is focused on color. The art on the walls and pedestals is rich in vibrant colors, w...
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Grief & healing: Being practical can get you through ups and downsFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Preparation, for winter weather, or really anything in life, is the key to weathering difficult circumstances.
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First Congregational Church of Elgin presents the 2024 Spring Concert SeriesFeb 16, 2024 11:23 pm - First Congregational Church of Elgin is hosting its annual Spring Concert Series with the first concert in the series on Feb. 25. The concerts will be held in the histor...
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U-46 celebrates Black History Month with special programsFeb 16, 2024 10:32 pm - While Elgin Area School District U-46 aims to celebrate Black history throughout the school year, the schools and district have been recognizing contributions of Black Am...
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ESO concertmaster, a 2024 Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame inductee, will be featured soloist at ESO concerts March 2-3Feb 16, 2024 9:50 pm - Elgin Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Isabella Lippi, one of four 2024 Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame inductees, will perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 on March 2-3....
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Elgin to seek bids for sports complex expansion that includes new synthetic fields, entrance from Route 31Feb 16, 2024 7:15 pm - Elgin is ready to seek price quotes for a planned expansion of the Elgin Sports Complex that will add new synthetic turf fields and more concessions, restrooms and parkin...