Elgin
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Elgin Theatre Company’s ‘Fade’ explores culture and ambitionApr 16, 2026 12:05 am - Elgin Theatre Company wraps up its season with “Fade” by award-winning playwright Tanya Saracho. It follows Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist navigating the hurdles of a L.A. television writers' room, who strikes up a friendship with Abel, the building's custodian.
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Mundelein parks, Morton Arboretum receive $200,000 tourism grantsApr 15, 2026 7:19 pm - Efforts to revitalize Mundelein’s Diamond Lake Beach and upgrade the Morton Arboretum’s popular “Illumination” holiday display received a significant boost Tuesday in the form of $200,000 grants each from the state.
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Memoriam Development’s ‘Nightshade: Vernal’ brings 10 chilling tales to ElginApr 15, 2026 12:56 pm - Memoriam Development's seventh horror anthology "Nightshade: Vernal" features 10 short plays with a spring theme, selected from worldwide submissions and directed by Nick Mataragas at Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin,
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
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Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination ratesApr 15, 2026 11:15 am - State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection.
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Historic 1888 pipe organ featured at Streamwood concertApr 15, 2026 10:47 am - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour continues April 19 at Immanuel UCC in Streamwood, featuring their 1888 organ that was restored in 1982 and enhanced with a digital console. Jeff Neufeld will perform works by Stanley, Bach, Clerambault, and Nevin.
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Home & garden calendar, April 14-25Apr 14, 2026 3:46 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like turn your garden into a B&B for birds, the romance of roses, and more. Also, listings of wildflower walks and plant sales.
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Chicago Harp Quartet presents ‘Sounds of the Earth’ in Aurora and St. CharlesApr 14, 2026 3:14 pm - The Chicago Harp Quartet will perform "Sounds of the Earth: Music and Nature in Harmony" on April 19-20, featuring nature-themed pieces by various composers including works specifically written for the quartet.
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Kane County to plant 500 native trees for Earth Day at Fabyan Forest PreserveApr 14, 2026 3:00 pm - Volunteers will plant 500 native trees and shrubs at Fabyan Forest Preserve on April 18 at 10 a.m. for Earth Day, with species including white oak, bur oak, sugar maple, and various native shrubs to support local ecosystems and wildlife habitat.
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U-46 board announces six new administrator appointments, including three new principalsApr 14, 2026 2:31 pm - The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education announced six new administrator appointments Monday, including new principals at three schools.