Elgin
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Fox Valley Astronomical Society presents Extraordinary Leadership AwardJan 12, 2026 8:54 pm - The Fox Valley Astronomical Society recently awarded Mark Christensen with an Extraordinary Leadership Award.
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Suburban administrators honored as ‘Superintendents to Watch’ by national groupJan 12, 2026 4:25 pm - Two suburban school district administrators have been honored as “Superintendents to Watch” by a national group. Elgin Area School District U-46’s Suzanne Johnson and Libertyville District 70’s Rebecca Jenkins were among 30 superintendents nationwide selected by the National School Public Relations Association.
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Andrew Schwab withdraws candidacy for Kane County sheriff, endorses JohnsonJan 12, 2026 9:20 am - Democratic hopeful Andrew Schwab announced on Facebook that he was withdrawing his candidacy for Kane County sheriff and endorsed Undersheriff Amy Johnson.
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Three U-46 educators take on new leadership positionsJan 12, 2026 12:04 am - On Dec. 15, the Elgin Area School District U-46 board promoted three internal candidates to new leadership roles within the district for the 2026-27 school year.
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Transforming Touhy: Gridlocked and hazardous, major suburban thoroughfare is getting a redoJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - Big changes are coming to the Touhy Avenue corridor in northwest Cook meaning faster travel for the millions of drivers who use it.
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Don’t trash that battery: Rechargeables and others being accepted for recycling under new state lawJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - With the groundwork for a new state law done and mechanisms in place, consumers now have places to take batteries rather than have them rolling around in kitchen drawers or gathering dust in the garage.
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Kane County receives $75k grant to train 2,000 residents in mental health first aidJan 11, 2026 8:33 pm - Kane County Health Department and Family Service Association are offering Mental Health First Aid training to teach residents how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
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Award-winning folk singer Joe Jencks raising funds for Elgin PADS at Jan. 16 concertJan 11, 2026 7:23 pm - Award-winning folk singer-songwriter Joe Jencks will perform a benefit concert for PADS of Elgin on Jan. 16, with 100% of donations going directly to PADS' efforts to provide shelter and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendshipJan 11, 2026 4:35 pm - The Children of Abraham Coalition is hosting its ninth annual Peace Camp for middle school students to learn about different religions and combat faith-based prejudice. Over two afternoons, participants will visit places of worship and engage in activities to understand each other's traditions and develop skills against bullying
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Retired Elgin Community College board member, Larkin High teacher John Duffy dies at 91Jan 10, 2026 8:03 pm - Funeral services will be held this week for longtime Larkin High School teacher and Elgin Community College board member John Duffy, who died on Christmas Eve at the age of 91.