Elgin Lifestyle
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Elgin Area Chamber's annual event weaves together 'thanks' and 'giving'Nov 25, 2023 10:00 pm - Elgin Area Chamber board chair Yaneth Medina welcomed more than 125 chamber friends at the 42nd annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon held at Elgin Community College on...
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Elgin rings in the holiday season with festive ceremonyNov 24, 2023 10:00 pm - With the flip of a switch, the holiday season began Saturday evening at Festival Park in Elgin. The spirit of the holidays was evident as residents and visitors gathere...
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Toys For Tommy returns for third year to honor St. Charles toddlerNov 24, 2023 10:00 pm - Benefiting children in the Tri-Cities area, the Toys For Tommy toy drive returns for the third year. The family of beloved Tommy Stopka III is bringing back the #Toysfor...
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Christmastime at Fine Line, an artisan gift sale, opens Nov. 30Nov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will open its doors for its 36th annual Artisan Gift Sale. There will be holiday decorations, pot...
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'Blessed and thankful:' South Elgin Police and Village Squire serve up Thanksgiving mealsNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - As a young adult, Bob Karas often spent Thanksgiving at the family restaurant, The Village Squire in West Dundee, with his parents and siblings serving up meals to those...
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Hoffman Estates teams with local church to seek 2,000 toy donations for local kids in needNov 22, 2023 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates officials are joining forces with Harvest Community Church to seek the public's help in collecting 2,000 toys by Friday, Dec. 1, for an upcoming Holi...
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Planksgiving celebrated at Friendship Village of SchaumburgNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - It's trending in pop culture, and Friendship Village of Schaumburg residents are eagerly jumping in. Or, in this case, "planking" right in. #PlankingChallenge encourages...
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Things to do Nov. 24-30: Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake, tree lightings, holiday markets, 'Nutcracker' and moreNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Nov. 26, at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal displ...
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'Telling your own story is helpful': Men's Networking Group for those affected by cancer offers support without judgmentNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Is time on my side or working against me? Can I buy some more of it by arming myself with helpful information and being around positive people facing the same challenge?...
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Fine Line offers scholarships for winter classesNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Now is the time to apply for Fine Line Creative Arts Center's winter spring scholarship. Based in St. Charles, this center offers adult art classes in pottery, weaving,...