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Batavia Depot Museum marks 50 years since opening in restored train station

By Dave Heun
May 09, 2025 5:00 am - In 1973, Batavia's train depot was moved to its current location, sparking redevelopment. Its 50th anniversary as the Batavia Depot Museum is celebrated in a new exhibit about the depot's history.
ESO String Quartet to perform in Schaumburg

Submitted by Elgin Symphony Orchestra
May 07, 2025 12:22 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will bring its String Quartet to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, for a concert featuring works by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn.
Home & garden calendar, May 11-17

May 06, 2025 12:00 pm - Monarch butterflies, dahlias and plant sales.
Elgin church hosts spring plant and craft sale

Submitted by Joanne Clevenger
May 05, 2025 10:48 pm - Annual spring plant, patio, craft and bake sale at St. Hugh Church on May 10th. Proceeds of sale with vendors, plants and baked goods support outreach ministries.
‘I know I have hope’: Community rallies behind U-46 teacher in urgent need of a kidney

By Vincent Pierri
May 02, 2025 7:59 am - To her students at Timber Trails Elementary School in Hoffman Estates, Katie Pappas is more than a health teacher.
Third annual Ride for Hope motorcycle blessing to kick off season

Submitted by Lisa Haring
May 02, 2025 7:58 am - Ride for Hope invites motorcycle riders to a bike blessing May 3 in Schaumburg to kick off the riding season, with a look ahead to its fundraising ride on June 1.
Hanover Township’s 10th annual 5K steps off May 3

Submitted by Hanover Township
May 02, 2025 7:19 am - Hanover Township’s 10th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.
A century of family, friends, faith: Elgin woman reflects on 100th birthday

By Jerry Turnquist
May 01, 2025 9:40 am - Jan Breitmayer of Elgin recently turned 100 years old. It’s a milestone she says doesn’t deserve any special recognition. “A lot of people get to 100 these days,” she said.
Two measles cases confirmed in Cook County

By Holden Green
Apr 30, 2025 7:18 pm - Public health officials announced the first two confirmed cases of measles in Cook County this year.
Elgin church to host 50th annual Strawberry Festival

By Cindy Lange, Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Apr 30, 2025 1:23 pm - The theme of the day is everything strawberry at the 50th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 3, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin.

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