Elgin Submitted Content
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DAR chapter recognizes local seniors as Good CitizensFeb 23, 2026 11:47 pm - On Feb. 7, the Elias Kent Kane Chapter, NSDAR recognized five local high school students as winners of the DAR Good Citizens Award.
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PADS of Elgin receives $25,000 grant from the Hoffer FoundationFeb 23, 2026 7:14 pm - PADS of Elgin has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the Hoffer Foundation. This generous contribution is restricted to support nights of shelter, meals served, outreach services, and transportation options and services PADS provides for those in need.
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Hoffman Estates firefighter honored with 2026 Outstanding Young Person AwardFeb 23, 2026 12:12 pm - The Illinois Jaycees has announced that Kurt Lichtenberg, 36, of Warrenville has been named a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Young Person Award in the category of Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership.
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Hanover Township to host free heart health screenings Feb. 28Feb 20, 2026 3:42 pm - Hanover Township will host free blood pressure screenings, stroke risk assessments and body composition analyses from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 28 at its Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett.
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Chamber Music on the Fox hosts ‘Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine’Feb 18, 2026 1:33 pm - The Chamber Music on the Fox series presents "Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine," featuring romantic favorites from composers like Robert and Clara Schumann and W.A. Mozart.
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Vineyard Church offers free fun and games at Friend-FestFeb 18, 2026 12:47 pm - Friend-Fest 2026 is a free community event hosted by Vineyard Church of Elgin on March 7, offering fun activities, games, and food for kids through fifth grade. The event provides a safe and enjoyable environment for families, with carnival-like games and a "Calm Room" for quieter activities
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Hoffman Estates’ February water bills delayed by billing system switchFeb 17, 2026 10:06 am - February water bills in Hoffman Estates were processed Feb. 14 following a delay caused by a changeover in billing systems.
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Elburn mayor, Kane County Agriculture Committee chair to shop for local food pantriesFeb 13, 2026 8:37 pm - Kane County Agriculture Committee Chair Leslie Juby and Elburn Mayor Jeffrey Walter will be competing in a morning race to collect food to restock the shelves of two area food pantries.
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Volunteers needed for Feb. 28 recycling event in St. CharlesFeb 13, 2026 7:23 pm - Kane County is hosting a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 28, in St. Charles. Volunteers are essential to making it a success.
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ESO ensemble showcases harpsichord masterpieces at Feb. 27 concertFeb 13, 2026 2:25 pm - Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents is hosting an intimate Baroque ensemble concert featuring the harpsichord on Friday, Feb. 27, at an Elgin church. It showcases a handmade 1991 dual-manual harpsichord replica, with Maryse Carlin performing works by Handel, Scarlatti, C.P.E. Bach, Vivaldi, and Geminiani.