Elgin
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Officials: Scam targeting family members of people in Kane County jailSep 02, 2026 2:30 pm - The Kane County state’s attorney’s office is warning the public about a reported scam that is targeting family members of people held in the Kane County jail.
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Elgin to hold Patriot Day ceremony marking 25th anniversary of 9/11Sep 02, 2026 10:46 am - Elgin will hold a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 at city hall to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, featuring prayers from police and fire chaplains, honor guard presentations, and the national anthem performed by Larkin High School vocalists.
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Ever-timely epic: Elgin’s Janus Theatre revives ‘An Iliad’Sep 02, 2026 10:38 am - Ten years after Janus Theatre Company staged “An Iliad,” director Sean Hargadon revisits the play adapted from Homer’s epic poem, this time with an all-female cast.
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Elgin Vineyard offers free 12-week Alpha CourseSep 01, 2026 11:38 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin will host Alpha, a 12-week program exploring Christianity and life questions through informal discussions, beginning Sept. 8 and running through Dec. 8 on Tuesday evenings
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Vatican upholds decision to close St. Hubert School in Hoffman EstatesSep 01, 2026 3:31 pm - Chicago native Pope Leo XIV has affirmed the prior decision of the Archdiocese of Chicago to permanently close the 65-year-old St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates this summer.
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Rev. Bob Camacho — a ‘people’s priest’ — dies at age 83Sep 01, 2026 1:16 pm - The Rev. Robert “Bob” Camacho, who served at several Elgin-area Catholic parishes and came from a family that’s lived in Elgin for more than 100 years, died Sunday at age 83.
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Kane County offering free measles vaccines in wake of confirmed caseSep 01, 2026 11:32 am - The Kane County Health Department is offering free measles, mumps and rubella vaccination through Friday to county residents who are not adequately protected against measles.
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Fall theater preview: Plenty of intriguing musicals and plays coming to suburban, Chicago stagesSep 01, 2026 9:57 am - World and regional premieres are among the productions scheduled to run on suburban and Chicago stages this fall.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 1-12Sep 01, 2026 9:57 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing tomatoes by seed, flower arranging, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sale, and workshops.
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Kane County approves energy efficiency initiative to help lower utility billsAug 31, 2026 10:17 pm - Kane County launches a $100,000 Energy Audit & Rebate Program to help unincorporated residents reduce utility bills through professional home energy audits and weatherization rebates.