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Explore the Fox River by kayak

By Lauren Swanson, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
May 19, 2026 1:19 am - Join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County in touring our local waterways in a paddling adventure! The 2026 kayaking series offers six sessions from May to October, starting with basic skills training and progressing to intermediate paddles.
Kane County election officials honored by League of Women Voters for voter registration efforts

Submitted by Kane County Clerk’s Office
May 18, 2026 4:49 pm - Kane County Clerk John Cunningham and Elections Director Raymond Esquivel received a visit from the League of Women Voters-Central Kane County to thank them for their ongoing partnership in promoting voter registration.
Top 2% of graduating seniors from U-46 recognized for academic excellence

By Alec Barlow, Elgin Area School District U-46
May 18, 2026 12:05 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 honored 45 graduating seniors representing the top 2% of their classes from five high schools during a special ceremony. These high-achieving students will attend prestigious universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern, and other top institutions.
YWCA Elgin honors eight women at 42nd annual Leader Luncheon Awards

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
May 15, 2026 11:12 pm - The 42nd annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards was held on May 13 at The Seville in Streamwood, with over 400 attendees celebrating the organization's 125th anniversary and honoring women leaders across eight categories plus a new youth leadership award.
Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate Challenge

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
May 15, 2026 8:08 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank launches "Step Up to the Plate Challenge," a fundraising competition between Northside and Southside baseball fans running through May 17 during the Crosstown Classic series. Each dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries for local families facing hunger across 13 counties.
Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates earns top 5-star hospital rating

Submitted by Ascension Illinois
May 15, 2026 2:57 pm - Ascension Illinois announced Friday that Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates has earned a five-star overall hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger Run

By Katie Heraty, Northern Illinois Food Bank
May 13, 2026 5:41 pm - Over 1,600 participants and 100 volunteers gathered at Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13th annual Fight Hunger event. Last year, the nonprofit provided 93 million meals. They expect to serve 35,000 additional neighbors in May and June due to SNAP requirement changes.
Explore ‘Earth Matters’ at Gail Borden Library’s summer exhibition

By Natalie Kiburg, Gail Borden Public Library District
May 13, 2026 4:34 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is hosting "Earth Matters: Rethink the Future," an interactive exhibit opening May 18. The library will offer related programming including a talk on the habitat restoration at Bluff Spring Fen.
Grace Lutheran Church to host spring rummage sale May 15-16

Submitted by Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake
May 13, 2026 12:33 pm - Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake hosts its spring rummage sale May 15-16, featuring furniture, appliances, household items, clothing, toys, and books with many items priced at $1 and half-price specials on Saturday.
Hoffman Estates Park District to celebrate opening of fully inclusive playground Saturday

Submitted by Hoffman Estates Park District
May 13, 2026 10:36 am - The Hoffman Estates Park District is inviting the community to a celebration Saturday for the grand opening of the new fully inclusive playground at Vogelei Park & Barn.

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