Elgin Submitted Content
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Just Smile launches winter coat drive to help families in needDec 03, 2025 12:29 am - Just Smile, a nonprofit ministry, is launching a community coat drive from Dec. 1-20 to collect new and gently used coats for families in need. Donations can be dropped off at various locations in Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, DeKalb, and Geneva.
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Hanover Township to distribute holiday meal boxesDec 01, 2025 1:07 pm - Hanover Township will distribute holiday meal boxes beginning Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park.
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Find handcrafted gifts at Fine Line’s Artisan Gift Sale Dec. 4-9Nov 30, 2025 11:21 pm - The annual Artisan Gift Sale at Fine Line Creative Arts Center features over 70 local artists showcasing handmade items like decorations, mugs, fiber art, wood art, jewelry, and more.
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WT Productions’ holiday tradition shines on with ‘Seasonal Stars’Nov 30, 2025 9:09 pm - The "Seasonal Stars" production on Dec. 6-14 is a new collection of six short plays that takes a unique look at Christmas and winter holidays from different perspectives. The plays blend comedy and drama, with the first five stories coming together in the finale in the traditional "Seasonal" style.
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Hoffman Estates presents panel discussion on memory loss at Schaumburg Library Dec. 10Nov 26, 2025 11:53 am - The Hoffman Estates Dementia Friendly Community Committee will present “Alice’s Journey Through Memory Loss” panel discussion from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the Rasumussen Room of the Schaumburg Township Central Library at 130 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
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U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years with open houseNov 26, 2025 1:09 am - Visitors can tour the radio station located inside Elgin Area School District U-46's Dream Academy on Dec. 9. WEPS is launching a revitalized programming lineup including a podcast, student-created content, and an evening storytime for young children.
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Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago delivers over 10k Thanksgiving meals to local familiesNov 25, 2025 9:35 pm - Over 10,000 complete Thanksgiving meals delivered to families in need across Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Hundreds of volunteers participated in packing and delivering baskets filled with turkeys, produce, pantry staples, and messages of hope.
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Hoffman Estates will collect holiday lights for recyclingNov 24, 2025 9:52 am - The village of Hoffman Estates wants to help residents keep holiday lights out of landfills by recycling them for free this season.
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Unwrap holiday fun with Santa photos and celebrations at Gail Borden LibraryNov 21, 2025 12:57 pm - Enjoy festive events for the whole family this holiday season at Gail Borden Public Library. Whether it’s shopping for great holiday gifts, visiting Santa, or completing some fun holiday crafts, the library has everything needed for a fun time this holiday season.
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St. Charles library hosts EYSO Sterling Brass Quartet for holiday concertNov 21, 2025 12:40 pm - The St. Charles Public Library is hosting a free holiday concert featuring the Sterling Brass Quartet from the acclaimed Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 7.