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Daily Herald photo contest winners for January 2026Feb 11, 2026 5:11 pm - The beauty of nature shines through in the images captured by our top finishers in January’s amateur photo contest.
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NAMI Kane County North offers free family education programFeb 11, 2026 4:42 pm - NAMI Kane County North is hosting NAMI Family-to-Family, a free eight-session education program for people who love someone with mental health conditions. It provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other disorders.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln Church offers Lenten blessing to commutersFeb 11, 2026 1:38 pm - Once again, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is offering “Drive Through Ashes” to commuters on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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Lego League Challenge bringing creativity and STEM to ECC Feb. 14Feb 11, 2026 12:57 pm - FIRST Lego League Challenge Illinois State Championship will take place on Feb. 14 at Elgin Community College, featuring 56 teams of 9- to 14-year-olds demonstrating problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
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14th annual Fox River Summit highlights restoration, recreation and researchFeb 11, 2026 11:18 am - The 14th annual Fox River Summit on March 12 features speakers covering topics like restoration, recreation, economic benefits of conservation, research, and action plans for the watershed.
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St. Mary Catholic next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour Feb. 15Feb 10, 2026 10:24 pm - The historic 1926 George Kilgen & Son pipe organ will be featured at the next stop of the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour at St. Mary Catholic Church on Feb. 15.
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AAUW Elgin offers $2,000 in undergraduate scholarshipsFeb 10, 2026 5:32 pm - The Elgin Area Branch of American Association of University Women is offering two $1,000 scholarships for undergraduate college expenses for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Hoffman Estates Citizens Fire Academy celebrating 25th anniversary with three sessionsFeb 09, 2026 11:57 am - The Hoffman Estates Citzens Fire Academy will mark its 25th anniversary this year with separate sessions for adults, teens and those with special needs.
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Elgin Community College opens expanded Student Access and Disability Services officeFeb 09, 2026 11:05 am - The new Student Access and Disability Services space at Elgin Community College opened on Feb. 3, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for students with disabilities.
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Excelling in the arts is a family affair for the HuntsFeb 09, 2026 12:14 am - Leslie Hunt named to Class of 2026 Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame; uncle Jeff Hunt inducted in 2020 St. Charles native Leslie Hunt — singer, songwriter, and multi-ins...