Elgin
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Elgin to hold second public meeting for Accessible Streets and Sidewalks planDec 04, 2025 11:06 am - Elgin will hold its second public meeting on the Accessible Streets and Sidewalks plan on Thursday, Dec. 11, as staff continues to gather community input on priority projects intended to improve accessibility throughout the city.
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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 7-13Dec 04, 2025 4:30 am - Upcoming events for various garden clubs in the Chicago suburbs, as well as workshops and classes offered at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Morton Arboretum.
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How Illinois plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.Dec 03, 2025 8:54 pm - “The story of Illinois has always been the story of America,” Gov. JB Pritzker said during an event Wednesday outlining the state’s plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. From corn boils to music festivals and a documentary, it’s go time for community celebrations.
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Hanover Township to host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Dec. 12Dec 03, 2025 12:01 pm - The community is invited to attend Hanover Township’s Cookies and Cocoa with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at the Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St. in Elgin.
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Axiom Brass brings holiday cheer to Chamber Music on the FoxDec 03, 2025 10:16 am - Axiom Brass, a renowned Chicago-based brass ensemble, is set to bring holiday cheer with their festive concerts in Woodstock, Aurora and Elgin.
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Hanover Township to distribute holiday meal boxes beginning Dec. 17Dec 03, 2025 9:30 am - Hanover Township will distribute holiday meal boxes beginning Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Avenue in Hanover Park.
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Just Smile launches winter coat drive to help families in needDec 03, 2025 12:29 am - Just Smile, a nonprofit ministry, is launching a community coat drive from Dec. 1-20 to collect new and gently used coats for families in need. Donations can be dropped off at various locations in Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, DeKalb, and Geneva.
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Cheers! Holiday experiences popping up at bars, restaurants around the suburbsDec 02, 2025 3:55 pm - If you’re looking to get in the holiday spirit, check out these creative pop-ups bringing cheer to the suburbs.
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Man charged in connection with theft of bronze vases from cemetery near Arlington HeightsDec 02, 2025 3:24 pm - Cook County authorities have charged a 62-year-old man with felony theft after eight bronze vases were removed from a Jewish cemetery near Arlington Heights last month.
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335-unit luxury apartment complex coming to Hoffman EstatesDec 02, 2025 11:55 am - Hoffman Estates village board members have approved a two-building, 335-unit luxury apartment complex for the former Menards site along Higgins Road.