Elgin Submitted Content
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Community gathers at Elgin History Museum to mark 250 years since Declaration’s first public readingJul 13, 2026 9:36 pm - The Elgin History Museum hosted a community reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026, as part of a nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of its first public readings in 1776.
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Submit your craft fair or holiday bazaar for the Fall Fun guide by MondayJul 13, 2026 9:20 pm - The Daily Herald is offering free listings in its Fall Fun guide for local nonprofit and religious groups hosting fall bazaars, craft shows, and holiday markets from Aug. 24 through the fall.
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Today’s the deadline for submissions to Fall Fun & Getaways GuideJul 13, 2026 3:03 pm - The Daily Herald is seeking submissions for its 2026 Fall Fun & Getaways guide featuring suburban Chicago area events from Aug. 23 through the fall. Deadline to submit free event listings is Monday, July 13.
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Harness the power of the sun at Creek Bend Nature Center’s EcoLabJul 13, 2026 1:22 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host "EcoLab: Fun in the Sun" on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles, featuring solar energy experiments for participants aged10 or older.
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Garbage pickup in Hoffman Estates to be an hour earlier next week due to heatJul 10, 2026 2:21 pm - Due to the excessive heat forecast for the week of July 12, Groot will start garbage and recycling operations an hour earlier than usual in Hoffman Estates to try to avoid the afternoon heat.
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Marklund Day School receives DuPage Foundation grantJul 08, 2026 10:07 am - The DuPage Foundation awarded Marklund Day School a $7,500 grant to support professional development for Registered Behavior Technicians who help execute behavior intervention plans and provide one-on-one classroom support.
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Community initiative provides free swim lessons for kids in Hoffman EstatesJul 07, 2026 1:34 pm - The Friends of HEParks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Swim for All, a new community-funded initiative designed to ensure every child has access to essential, life-saving water safety skills.
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Donate school supplies for Hanover Township backpack distributionJul 07, 2026 11:22 am - Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual backpack distribution and is once again asking the community for donations of new school supplies and backpacks for township youth returning to school in the fall.
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Rosie and the Rivets to perform at outdoor concert in Elgin July 16Jul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - Rosie and the Rivets will bring their retro rock and roll tribute show to the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Reserve outdoor amphitheater at 899 Jay Street in Elgin at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
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Funding error closes AID Living Room: Aurora’s 24/7 mental health haven goes darkJul 01, 2026 9:39 pm - The Association for Individual Development has closed its 24/7 Living Room crisis respite program in Aurora, after losing state funding due to a technical glitch. The program, which opened in January 2024, served over 1,200 individuals experiencing mental health crises and achieved a 99% success rate in avoiding hospitalizations.