Elgin
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Nonprofit partners with fire departments to provide specialized smoke alarms for deaf childrenMay 29, 2025 11:43 pm - Specialized smoke alarm devices are being distributed to families with young deaf or hard of hearing children through a collaborative effort between nonprofit organizations, fire departments, and a school for deaf children.
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Buffalo Grove, other suburbs gear up for annual Pride festivitiesMay 29, 2025 8:17 pm - Buffalo Grove’s seventh annual family-friendly Pride Parade kicks off Sunday ushering in a season of Pride Month festivities across the suburbs.
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The Hill BMX Track in Elgin to open public riding hoursMay 29, 2025 3:34 pm - The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval to a plan that would provide public riding hours on Thursday evenings and during the day on Sundays at The Hill BMX Track located inside the Elgin Sports Complex.
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Elgin man faces child pornography chargesMay 29, 2025 1:45 pm - An Elgin man is free on pretrial release on charges he possessed and disseminated child sexual abuse materials.
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Home & garden calendar, June 1-7May 28, 2025 3:42 pm - Plant sales, garden walks and more.
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Get your garden ready with plant sales around the suburbsMay 28, 2025 3:38 pm - Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.
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‘It’s a great experience’: Final suburban speller eliminated in 8th round of Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 28, 2025 10:32 am - The last of four suburban spellers fighting for a chance to be the best in the nation was eliminated Wednesday in the eighth round of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
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Elgin church to host benefit concert for food bankMay 27, 2025 11:41 pm - Outdoor classic rock concert with Voices band at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church on June 2. Enjoy music while supporting the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
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Special tribute to Steve McMichael planned for Walk ALS at Cantigny ParkMay 27, 2025 7:08 pm - On May 31, ALS United Greater Chicago will hold its Walk ALS fundraiser at Cantigny Park. Activities, food, and a bagpipe performance honoring Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who recently died from ALS, will precede the walk.