Elgin Submitted Content
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Hanover Township Summer Open Gym begins June 2Jun 03, 2025 10:00 am - Free summer activities including team building, recreation, STEM projects, and arts and crafts will be available for ages 5-16 at Hanover Township schools and centers weekdays from June 2 to Aug. 8.
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Honoring forgotten heroes: Eagle Scout project replaces broken Civil War headstones at Bluff City CemeteryJun 02, 2025 10:10 pm - A local Eagle Scout restored broken headstones of three Civil War soldiers just in time for Memorial Day, including one for a 15-year-old soldier who died just three days after his unit was mustered out of service in September 1865.
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Kane County offers rent and utility help to residents at risk of losing housingJun 02, 2025 5:56 pm - Kane County offers financial aid to renters behind on payments or at risk of eviction. Apply by July 31, 2025 for help with past-due rent, utilities, and security deposits.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.
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Northwest Suburban Premiere of ‘Jersey Boys’Jun 02, 2025 1:47 pm - HOTT Productions, NFP - Helping Others Through Theatre - in collaboration with the Hoffman Estates Park District, announces the Northwest Suburban premiere of the Tony-, Grammy- and Olivier Award-winning hit musical “Jersey Boys,” the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
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Elgin native Daryl Nitz celebrates Elgin Pride Day at The Hemmens with Nitz & Friends Show June 7Jun 02, 2025 1:21 pm - Award-winning entertainer Daryl Nitz will perform his musical comedy show with guests on June 7, in Hemmens’ Theatre in the Round. The show will feature Nitz's vocals, piano playing, audience participation, and comedic bits.
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Elgin’s St. Sophia Church hosts 46th annual Greek FestJun 02, 2025 12:12 pm - St. Sophia Greek Fest in Elgin on June 6-8 is serving up authentic Greek food, drinks and sweets. Enjoy live music, dancing, shopping. Raffle with $10K grand prize.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th annual A Taste That Matters raises over $430,000 for hunger reliefMay 30, 2025 11:48 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual fundraiser raised over $430,000, which translates to $3.4 million worth of groceries. The event, presented by Jewel-Osco, was attended by over 600 guests and featured an extensive silent auction, open bar, and food tastings from local chefs and vendors.
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Hanover Township funds local mental health servicesMay 30, 2025 5:40 pm - Hanover Township Mental Health Board meets May 27 to approve funding for the Ecker Center, Special Olympics of Illinois, PADS of Elgin, and Hanover Landing for various programs and services.
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Hanover Township Summer Open Gym to run at different locations beginning MondayMay 30, 2025 8:17 am - The Hanover Township Summer Open Gym Program will kick off Monday and run through Aug. 8.