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Marklund hosts inaugural Run, Walk & Roll-Elgin fundraiser

By Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Marklund
Jan 24, 2026 10:05 pm - A new 5K/1-mile fundraiser event, Run, Walk & Roll-Elgin, is being hosted by Marklund in Elgin on April 26.The USTAF-certified course starts and ends at the Marklund Wasmond Center, winding through adjacent neighborhoods.
Norwegian National League offering scholarships

By Carol Hoidahl, Norwegian National League of Chicago
Jan 23, 2026 5:04 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships and cash prizes for students of Norwegian heritage in the Chicago area. Scholarships include $1,500 for business majors, $1,000 for high school seniors, and heritage awards for essay and art contests.
Elgin Area Chamber offers scholarships to local graduates

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Jan 23, 2026 4:15 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber and Elgin Development Group are offering 10 $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Elgin and South Elgin.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms, Barber, and Dvorak with violinist Geneva Lewis Feb. 7-8

Submitted by Donna Lake
Jan 21, 2026 6:59 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra Classics Series on Feb. 7-8 will feature works by Dvořák, Barber, and Brahms. Violinist Geneva Lewis, recipient of a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, is the featured soloist in Barber's Violin Concerto,
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner with Broadway’s Sean Doherty and Elgin Symphony ensemble

By Donna Lake, Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Jan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Broadway’s Sean Doherty will perform romantic songs with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner on Feb. 14.
Hanover Township offers free tax preparation at Senior Center

Submitted by Hanover Township
Jan 20, 2026 1:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59 in Bartlett.
Elgin Community College celebrates Black History Month with ‘Centuries of Legacy’ events

Submitted by ECC
Jan 20, 2026 1:34 pm - Elgin Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events centered on the theme "100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy."One of the most anticipated events is the closing celebration, the "Sneaker Ball," where attendees are encouraged to wear their own sneakers and enjoy cultural performances and dancing.
Free tax preparation available at Hanover Township

Submitted by Hanover Township
Jan 20, 2026 12:55 pm - Hanover Township and volunteers from AARP are offering free tax preparation beginning Feb. 9 at the Township Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59, in Bartlett. Appointments are required and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Jan. 26. Appointments will not be scheduled after April 6.
Elgin Fringe Festival opens artist applications on Feb. 1

Submitted by Elgin Fringe Festival
Jan 19, 2026 5:38 pm - The Elgin Fringe Festival is seeking bold and creative performing and visual artists to showcase their work at this year's festival.
Elgin Community College begins new semester highlighting local resources

Submitted by Elgin Community College
Jan 19, 2026 11:15 am - ECC marked the start of the new semester with an employee convocation. Four community partners presented information on immigration, food insecurity, and health and wellness.

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