Elgin
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Area Islamic groups band together to help Afghan refugeesOct 04, 2021 5:30 am - A coalition of Islamic groups is coming together to help new waves of Afghan refugees arriving in the Chicago area. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chica...
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Elgin takes 'huge step forward' in disaster preparedness with purchase of mobile emergency operations unitOct 04, 2021 1:00 am - In a nod to Ben Franklin's saying about fire awareness that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," Elgin officials are hoping $826,599 of prevention is going...
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Teen charged with attempted murder in Elgin shootingOct 04, 2021 1:00 am - A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in a Sunday morning shooting in Elgin. The defendant also is charged with aggravated battery-discharge of a fire...
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Remembrance service for Native American boarding school youth set for Oct. 6Oct 04, 2021 1:00 am - Journey of Hope in Elgin is hosting a special service of remembrance for Native American children who were taken to boarding schools, never to return. The service will b...
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Family of slain Elgin teen seeks attorney to challenge lack of murder chargesOct 04, 2021 1:00 am - As the grief-stricken family of 18-year-old Manuel Porties Jr. made preparations Monday for his funeral, they also were seeking an attorney to help them challenge the Co...
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Elgin Rotary, Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club to mark historic progress toward polio-free world Oct. 24Oct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Elgin Rotary members are taking action on World Polio Day on Sunday, Oct. 24, to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that stil...
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Northwest Suburban Woman's Club collects items for Drive-thru Baby ShowerOct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Not only does it take a village to raise a child, it takes a lot of diapers too! Over 4,000 diapers, 500 packs of baby wipes, 150 assorted baby outfits, 130 bottles, tu...
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Illinois American Water Awards over $92,000 in Firefighter GrantsOct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Over $92,000 will be shared by over 90 Illinois fire departments through Illinois American Water's 2021 Firefighter Grant Program. Since the program was created in 2010,...
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Roaring Twenties are back for Clearbrook fundraiserOct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Clearbrook's Associate Board will host its annual fundraiser, the Roaring Twenties, Nov. 12, at The Library, 190 S. LaSalle, Chicago. Attendees will enjoy an open bar, h...
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Visiting Angels South Elgin celebrates recent gradOct 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Visiting Angels South Elgin bids farewell to one of its finest caregivers, as she embarks on a new chapter of her life. Eliska Kostelny leaves her role as a caregiver wi...