Elgin Lifestyle
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Education scholarship changes future for ECC student Edwina WatkinsMay 29, 2023 11:00 pm - "I still have chills because I didn't think I would actually get it," said Elgin Community College early childhood education student Edwina Watkins, recipient of the Ear...
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Suburban Mosaic: Landmark Muslim bills on their way to becoming lawsMay 29, 2023 5:30 am - Two landmark pieces of state legislation, one requiring halal/kosher foods be made available at public facilities and another providing Muslim imams access into prisons ...
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Chicago's Painted Ladies Competition recognizes value in repainting a home's exteriorMay 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Earn bragging rights for your home by entering the Chicago Paint and Coatings Association's 38th annual Chicago Finest Painted Ladies and Her Court Competition. This "b...
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How Knights of Columbus are adapting Tootsie Roll Drive to donors carrying less cashMay 26, 2023 6:00 am - By any measure, the Knights of Columbus #2191 club for Batavia and Geneva could say it has played its part in successful national efforts during the annual Tootsie Roll ...
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Tsedah Farms an organic family affairMay 25, 2023 7:00 am - Crystal Lake's Tsedah Farms is an organic farm leased by Kim and Dave May. Their extended family organically farms a quarter acre and sells the herbs and vegetables ...
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Grab a lawnchair: Suburban concert series tuning up for the summerMay 25, 2023 6:00 am - As summer pokes its head around the corner, suburban organizers are packing their calendars with outdoor musical events in local parks, cruise nights and other regular c...
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Chop Around the Clock returns for 32nd year June 2-3May 24, 2023 11:00 pm - This year marks the 32nd year Foltos' Tonsorial Parlor at 7 E. Wilson St. in Batavia has produced "Chop Around the Clock." Beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, June 2, through 4...
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration awards national honor to Fox Valley Young MarinesMay 24, 2023 11:00 pm - The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Young Marines, a national youth organization, named the Young Marines unit winners of the Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award. The...
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Best Bets: New Kids convention, Stars on Ice, Cirque du Soleil's 'Corteo' and moreMay 24, 2023 6:00 am - Hangin' tough Calling all Blockheads! The New Kids on the Block are drawing fans for a weekend full of events at Blockcon this weekend in Rosemont. Starting with an inti...
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Sound check: The Venue's birthday week, Bollweevils release showMay 24, 2023 6:00 am - The Venue's birthday This week, The Venue (21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora) marks its fourth anniversary bringing live music to Aurora. The Pete Ellman Big Band shares Tuesd...