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Elgin Kiwanis BBQ goes forward with contactless pickup
Aug 3, 2020 4:18 PM - The Kiwanis Club of Elgin's 61st annual BBQ fundraiser will be going forward as planned this year -- with a few notable changes. -
Paved trail link along Shoe Factory Road in Hoffman Estates officially opens
Aug 2, 2020 9:11 AM - Local leaders gathered Saturday morning to officially open the long-delayed east-west bike trail link along Shoe Factory Road from Route 59 west to the Canadian National railroad tracks in Hoffman Estates. -
Kane County 4-H members showcase knowledge, skills in 2020 virtual show
Jul 31, 2020 7:48 PM - Kane County 4-H families celebrated the culmination of their 4-H season virtually this year, through an online project show. More than 320 entries were submitted in this format as families embraced this adaptation to their normal in-person summer fairs and shows. -
Tradeco International delivers 'Plates & Plates of Smiles'
Jul 31, 2020 3:03 PM - Tradeco International in Addison made the largest donation in its decades-long history when it donated 48,000 pieces of china dinnerware to a gifts-in-kind organization. The donation of plates, cups and bowls filled so much of a 50-foot trailer that "you couldn't even have fit one sheet of paper in there," says Tradeco CEO Leslie Plass. -
Fox Valley Sustainability Network to discuss building a local, resilient and equitable food system Aug. 6
Aug 3, 2020 1:56 PM - On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Fox Valley Sustainability Network will host a webinar on "Building a Local, Resilient and Equitable Food System." It will address the future of locally grown food and food systems across the Fox Valley. Topics will include the impact of COVID-19 in relation to food systems, local farmer perspectives, CSA's, indoor farming, Kane County initiatives such as green growers and farmer training, and other avenues for local food access. -
Help Signal Hill, NSDAR Honor Veterans in December 2020
Jul 31, 2020 8:11 AM - This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be sponsored and coordinated at Evergreen Cemetery, 600 Dundee Ave., in Barrington by the Signal Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolutions (NSDAR). -
Drive-through barbecue to support Fox Valley United Way
Jul 30, 2020 3:04 PM - On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Fox Valley United Way will hold a drive-through barbecue to raise funds for its Fox Valley Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Fund. -
Elgin's St. Hugh parishioners reconnect outdoors
Jul 30, 2020 7:11 PM - After weeks of not worshiping together in person, a pilot outdoor service was held on the grounds of St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin Thursday, July 16. -
Arlington Heights centenarian looks back and ahead
Jul 29, 2020 7:19 PM - Congratulations on her 100th birthday to Jean Ulrich, 57-year resident of Arlington Heights! -
Morton Arboretum offers nature programs, online camps for kids
Jul 27, 2020 6:48 PM - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is offering online programs for youth, families and adults, including camps for kids or forest therapy walks for adults.
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