Elgin Submitted Content
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$3 million in scholarship funds available for Fox Valley studentsJan 07, 2026 11:11 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's Scholarship Program offers over 500 community-sourced scholarship funds worth over $3 million for Fox Valley residents to attend college, graduate school, or trade school.
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Elgin exploring MLK’s enduring legacy in four-part seriesJan 07, 2026 4:12 pm - A series of four panel discussions will reflect on the continuing legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Jan. 14 in Elgin. They will explore King's significance as a theologian, civil rights leader, advocate of nonviolence, and voice against poverty.
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New year? Join ‘New Mind & Body’ events at Gail Borden LibraryJan 06, 2026 11:39 pm - Gail Borden Public Library is offering various wellness programs designed to help participants refresh and refocus for the new year.
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Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee next stop on annual pipe organ tourJan 06, 2026 11:16 pm - The next two stops on the 2025-26 Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will feature performances at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee on Jan. 11 and Immanuel United Church of Christ in Streamwood on Jan. 18.
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Food drive launches MLK celebration in ElginJan 06, 2026 10:52 pm - Elgin’s citywide food drive is part of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The drive through Jan. 18 aims to collect food for local pantries and assist those relying on SNAP benefits, with schools focusing on different food items.
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Polar-Palooza brings nature-inspired games and winter fun to Creek BendJan 06, 2026 9:39 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the community to Polar-Palooza on Jan. 17, featuring nature-inspired games, interactive learning stations, and crafts for all ages.
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Nominations now open for Supervisor’s Community Service AwardsJan 06, 2026 2:14 pm - Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Annual Hanover Township Supervisor Brian P. McGuire Community Service Awards.
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Advocate Sherman Hospital heart patient unfurls Bear Down flag at Chicago Bears gameJan 05, 2026 3:56 pm - Diana Esposito, a 72-year-old heart patient from Elgin, was recognized as the Chicago Bears' special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony Jan. 4, marking her recovery from a successful transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure at Advocate Sherman Hospital.
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Hoffman Estates hosts 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Jan. 19Jan 05, 2026 2:17 pm - Join the Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission to celebrate its 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19.
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Are you a local conservation leader? Join the soil & water conservation district boardJan 05, 2026 12:38 pm - The Kane DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking candidates for three open board of directors seats in the 2026 election.