Elgin Submitted Content
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Come wrangle invasive crayfish at the seventh annual Rusty RodeoJul 23, 2025 10:36 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hosting the seventh annual Rusty Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 9, to remove invasive rusty crayfish from local waterways.
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Beat the heat! Where to stay cool in Kane CountyJul 23, 2025 12:21 pm - Kane County under excessive heat warning Wednesday to Thursday with feels-like temps 105-115°F. Cooling centers are open across the county.
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Fox Valley Beaux Arts awards scholarships to 10 Elgin area studentsJul 22, 2025 9:55 pm - Fox Valley Beaux Arts group continues its tradition of supporting arts by awarding $20K in scholarships to 10 students. The popular "Lunch at Tiffany's" scholarship fundraiser returns Sept. 13.
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Faeries of the Forest Festival returns to South Elgin Aug. 2Jul 18, 2025 2:33 pm - Celebrate magic and faeries at the annual Faeries of the Forest festival on Aug. 2. It features live music, entertainment, activities, vendors and more spread throughout the enchanted grounds of Vasa Park.
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Kane County launches Smart Sprinkler pilot to cut water use, protect aquifersJul 16, 2025 11:46 pm - Kane County is launching a pilot program to promote smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47%.
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Fine Line to hold online auction fundraiser starting July 18Jul 16, 2025 10:26 pm - Longtime volunteer John Abel and his wife Carol donated their extensive art collection to the Fine Line Creative Arts Center. The auction will begin on Friday, July 18.
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Kane County releases 2026 candidate packets onlineJul 15, 2025 10:10 pm - Kane County Clerk announced nomination packets for 2026 local election candidates are available online and at clerk's offices. Packets include petitions, forms, requirements for county and precinct seats.
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Local author explains ‘The Long Lost Lingo of Agatha Christie’ at Club 120Jul 15, 2025 2:58 pm - Kate Gingold, a local author and historian, and her husband Don Gingold, a publisher, will present "The Long Lost Lingo of Agatha Christie" at Club 120 in Elgin on July 24.
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Gail Borden Library honored with award for transformative ‘Violins of Hope’ projectJul 11, 2025 1:06 pm - Gail Borden Public Library receives prestigious John Cotton Dana Award for its impactful "Violins of Hope" project, which fostered connections and reflection through restored Holocaust-era instruments.
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Hanover Township opens mental health funding applicationsJul 10, 2025 11:10 pm - Hanover Township Mental Health Board has opened applications for $1 million in funding for local mental health, disability, and addiction services agencies for fiscal year 2027.