Elgin Lifestyle
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Metal artist’s ‘Fiddler in the Field’ stands out in St. Charles sculpture parkJun 05, 2026 5:02 am - The sculpture “Fiddler in the Field” stands out as columnist Dave Heun’s favorite so far this year at the Sculpture in the Park gallery in St. Charles’ Mount St. Mary Park.
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Vatican to hear appeal of St. Hubert Catholic School’s closure in Hoffman EstatesJun 04, 2026 12:52 pm - Parents working to keep open St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates report the Vatican has agreed to hear their appeal of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s plan to close the 65-year-old institution.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2026Jun 04, 2026 8:24 am - The top finishers in May’s amateur photo contest showcase nature’s beauty.
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Elgin’s St. Sophia Church celebrates Greek food and culture with three-day festivalJun 03, 2026 1:41 pm - St. Sophia Church in Elgin is hosting its 46th annual Greek Fest June 5-7, featuring authentic Greek cuisine, live entertainment, dancing, and marketplace shopping with free admission.
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Home & garden calendar, June 2-13Jun 02, 2026 3:29 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like the New Perennial Movement, native plants for small spaces, and more. Also, listings on plant sales, nature walks, garden walks and workshops.
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Anderson Humane, Brilliance Subaru to host pet adoption event Saturday in ElginJun 02, 2026 11:24 am - Anderson Human will partner with Brilliance Subaru of Elgin on Saturday, June 6, for The Road Home Adoption Event featuring over 100 animals.
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He’s heating up: Elgin native’s garage-born hot sauce biz is on fire after big contest winMay 30, 2026 11:00 am - Elgin native David Heatley launched Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm hot sauces during the pandemic. He recently took top honors at the NYC Hot Sauce Expo, winning best in show from a field of about 5,000 sauces.
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Reflections of the past: How town square monuments help tell cities’ storiesMay 27, 2026 12:48 pm - Monuments in public spaces throughout the Tri-Cities provide insight into local history, with St. Charles featuring the Freedom Walk along the Fox River, Batavia's Riverwalk and Patriots Park, and Geneva's historic courthouse monument and sidewalk plaques.
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Home & garden calendar, May 26 to June 6May 26, 2026 3:35 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like herb gardens, edible fruit, and more. Also lists of nature walks, plant sales, garden walks, and workshops.
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3 suburban spellers test mettle at 101st Scripps National Spelling BeeMay 26, 2026 10:45 am - Three suburban contestants, two of them veterans, are representing their respective counties at this week’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.