Elgin
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Two Waukegan men accused of gunrunning in Lake and Cook countiesSep 20, 2023 1:00 am - Two Waukegan men have been accused of trying to sell illegal firearms in Lake and Cook counties. A news release issued Wednesday by the Illinois attorney general's offic...
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Elgin man, two others, charged in 2020 murderSep 20, 2023 1:00 am - An Elgin man and two others have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2020 death of a Belvidere man. Illinois State Police said the Elgin man, 44...
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Get creative with Gail Borden Public Library programs this fallSep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is offering a variety of creative art programs this fall. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. To register for a pro...
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Party for the Preserves is full day of events Sept. 23Sep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - The annual Forest Preserves of Cook County's Party for the Preserves on Saturday, Sept. 23, checks a lot of boxes: it kicks off fall forest fun events that run through N...
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Proposed flood insurance rate maps reflect changes to local flood risk; 90-day appeal period for filing appeals and comments underwaySep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - Updates to portions of Cook County's and Kane County's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are nearly complete. The new maps will provide both counties with up-to-date fl...
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'Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World' come to Gail Borden Public Library starting Sept. 9Sep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - Twenty fantastical, colorful animals will feel right at home in the home of imaginary stories at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. Previously at Cantigny Park, t...
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Aurora synagogue begins new year celebration with special eventSep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - The women at Temple B'nai Israel celebrated Rosh Hashanah with special home decorations. The Aurora synagogue hosted a special event Thursday to prepare for Jewish New Y...
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Celebrating 50 years of Catholic education; awards honor duo for 50 years of serviceSep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - With an early-evening mass and awards banquet, Aurora Catholic Education Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday, Sept. 18. Activities opened when the Rev. Dav...
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Elgin Short Film Festival returns, with in-person and virtual screeningsSep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - The Elgin Short Film Festival will celebrate its 15th year at The Hemmens Cultural Center on Saturday, Sept. 23, with live in-theatre and at-home virtual screenings. The...
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Illinois Prairie Path marks 60 years since the start of rails-to-trails movementSep 19, 2023 6:00 am - Inspired? Speak up! Thanks to naturalist May Theilgaard Watts's vision, bikers and trail users are now reaping the benefits in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties. Her Septem...