Elgin
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Free tax preparation available at Hanover TownshipJan 20, 2026 12:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59, in Bartlett. Appointments are required and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Jan. 26. Appointments will not be scheduled after April 6.
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Elgin Fringe Festival opens artist applications on Feb. 1Jan 19, 2026 5:38 pm - The Elgin Fringe Festival is seeking bold and creative performing and visual artists to showcase their work at this year's festival.
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Major damage averted in South Elgin structure fireJan 19, 2026 5:35 pm - The quick response by fire crews in South Elgin allowed a structure fire to be contained before growing out of control on Saturday.
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Families striving to keep St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates funded and openJan 19, 2026 4:08 pm - A group of parents at St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates is trying to rally support for the 65-year-old school as it faces an uncertain future.
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Elgin’s crime rate down 8% in 2025, shots fired incidents reach historic lowJan 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Elgin recorded a drop in the overall crime rate and a record low number of shots fired incidents in 2025, according to the city’s recently released annual crime report.
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Elgin Community College begins new semester highlighting local resourcesJan 19, 2026 11:15 am - ECC marked the start of the new semester with an employee convocation. Four community partners presented information on immigration, food insecurity, and health and wellness.
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St. John’s hosts ‘Instrument Petting Zoo’ to kick off National Lutheran Schools WeekJan 19, 2026 10:28 am - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin is celebrating National Lutheran Schools Week from Jan. 25-30 with the theme "Let's make a joyful noise."
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Kane County aims to train 2,000 people in mental health first aidJan 18, 2026 8:45 pm - You are worried about a friend. Something they are saying or doing makes you wonder if they are having a mental health problem. But what can you do? Perform mental health first aid.
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LOOK: Start the year with The Week in Photos galleryJan 18, 2026 4:40 pm - Daily Herald photographers made pictures of the best events in your neighborhood in the first weeks of the new year. ...
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Elgin’s 41st annual MLK prayer breakfast features speakers, music, awardsJan 17, 2026 3:51 pm - The 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast at Elgin Community College featured speakers, music and awards.