Elgin
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'The emotions of 57 years': St. Charles Vietnam veteran describes Honor Flight experienceAug 11, 2023 6:00 am - It was disappointing when my friend Duane Buttell told me he couldn't attend our annual golf trip to Lake Geneva, a tradition with several other fellows that has been in...
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Affordable housing development in Elgin gets council approval, despite oppositionAug 11, 2023 1:00 am - A new affordable townhouse development is one step closer to coming to Elgin's northwest side, despite objections from neighbors. The proposed Gifford's Crossing develop...
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Mr. Zip turns 60 as Delivery for America enters its third yearAug 10, 2023 11:00 pm - The ZIP Code was launched 60 years ago this month as part of a program of improvements to increase postal delivery speed. At the time, Americans were already struggling ...
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Elgin to celebrate Eagle Scout's tree-planting project SaturdayAug 10, 2023 1:00 am - An Eagle Scout dedication ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Willow Creek Park, 551 Lucille Ave. in Elgin. For his Eagle Scout project, Graham Stocksdale of ...
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Two hurt, three in custody after 'isolated' shooting in Hoffman EstatesAug 10, 2023 1:00 am - Two teens wounded by gunfire and an adult in his early 20s are in custody awaiting charges as Hoffman Estates police continue to investigate a shooting Wednesday night, ...
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Huntley's Shepherd of the Prairie donates 112 handmade quiltsAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - The Prairie Pointe Quilters at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley have devoted hours to creating custom quilts to give to others for comfort in their tim...
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Randall Oaks Zoo seeking scarecrow sponsors for Fall FestivalAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - Help the Randall Oaks Zoo get into the fall spirit by sponsoring a scarecrow to be displayed during Fall Festival, Sept. 23 to Oct. 29. Area businesses, organizations, a...
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This Local Garage Helps Families Get Back on TrackAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - Hours of behind-the-scenes volunteer work done by people and businesses in these small towns, Des Plaines and Mount Prospect, give struggling people a needed lifeline - ...
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Still time to register for fall classes at ECCAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - Registration for fall credit classes is underway at Elgin Community College and continues until the semester starts on Aug. 21. College staff are ready and available to ...
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Explore, rejuvenate and reconnect at a women's weekend nature retreatAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in a restorative weekend designed for women who share a deep appreciation for the natural world. "Women's...