Elgin
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‘Progress, not just achievement’: State emphasizes growth over proficiency in new Illinois Report Card dataOct 30, 2025 9:00 am - Illinois students are showing continued growth especially in English language arts and mathematics, outpacing pre-pandemic levels, according to 2025 Illinois School Report Card data released Thursday.
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Join in Pumpkin Smash events around the suburbsOct 30, 2025 12:08 am - The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to compost jack-o-lanterns and divert them from landfills by providing drop-off locations.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart and Mendelssohn with hornist Greg Flint Nov. 8-9Oct 29, 2025 9:37 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's 76th season Classics Series continues with a program featuring works by Mozart, Clara Schumann, and Mendelssohn on Nov. 8-9.
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Kane County helps residents gear up for winterOct 29, 2025 7:21 pm - The Kane County Health Department is hosting a free Winter Preparedness Workshop to help residents stay safe and healthy during the winter season.
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Commanding performance: Janus Theatre’s streamlined ‘Merchant’ packs a punch and so does its leading ladyOct 29, 2025 3:12 pm - Janus Theatre delivers a streamlined “Merchant of Venice” defined by a ferocious performance from Susan P. Anderson as the much-abused, vindictive Shylock.
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Elgin fundraiser to honor Risé Jones, welcome Hamilton Wings’ new directorOct 29, 2025 1:14 pm - A fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 1, will pay tribute to Hamilton Wings’ late director Risé Jones and welcome her successor, Brittany Barber.
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Krishnamoorthi highlights constituent services being provided amid government shutdownOct 29, 2025 12:33 pm - Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg held a press conference at the Itasca Fire Department Tuesday to speak with others about the work his office has continued to complete amid this month’s government shutdown.
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How The Roosevelt aims to fit into Geneva neighborhoodOct 29, 2025 10:39 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a closer look at The Roosevelt, a mixed-use building under construction on Geneva’s east side, which will feature a blend of vintage and modern elements as well as a professionally-designed landscape plan.
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Join in Día de los Muertos concert and celebration Oct. 30Oct 29, 2025 10:35 am - The BFH dance ensemble will perform with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in a Dia de los Muertos concert on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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Boys soccer: South Elgin edges Bartlett on penalties, advances to sectional finalOct 28, 2025 10:43 pm - Instead of patrolling the net, South Elgin goalkeeper Christian Moscoso closed out the penalty kick round of Tuesday’s Class 3A South Elgin sectional semifinal match agai...