Elgin Submitted Content
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Deadline extended to join Side Street Studio Arts’ open air marketMay 24, 2025 1:08 am - Elgin art studio hosts swap meet for handmade and used items on June 14. Artists and community members can sell, swap or donate creations and clothing at the open market event.
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Open Door Health Center of Illinois seeks volunteers for Pride, Juneteenth festivitiesMay 23, 2025 10:58 am - Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in Pride and Juneteenth celebrations in Elgin and Aurora. Volunteers are needed to decorate vehicles, walk in the parade, or join in the outreach.
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AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois joins statewide advocacy day to protect Older Americans Act servicesMay 22, 2025 10:47 pm - On May 28, Illinois aging agencies will hold events across the state, calling on lawmakers to invest in the Older Americans Act that supports millions of seniors and caregivers.
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Annual SALUTE Honor and Remember Walk/Run returns to Lake Arlington with special guestMay 22, 2025 11:18 am - Arlington Heights’ Tracy Drost, Mrs. Illinois America 2025, will start the annual SALUTE Honor and Remember Walk/Run on May 24. Funds raised assist military families in need.
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U-46 to host five commencement ceremonies on May 24May 21, 2025 9:53 pm - U-46 celebrates academic achievements of Class of 2025, including 247 earning Illinois Seal of Biliteracy in languages like Spanish, Polish, and Chinese, and 46 graduating with the equivalent of an associate's degree through the district's dual credit program with ECC.
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‘I was in utter disbelief’: Two Central High students earn perfect ACT scoresMay 21, 2025 4:15 pm - Central High School is proud to announce juniors Caleb Goldenstein and Sanay Gulati have each earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT.
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Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer FunMay 21, 2025 12:06 pm - The Daily Herald's 64-page Summer Fun guide offers ideas for local outings like concerts, festivals, exhibits, and getaways this season across the Chicago area and Illinois.
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The Lodge Foundation unveils state-of-the-art theater at historic Elgin landmarkMay 20, 2025 5:49 pm - A $2.6 million transformation brings new life to the former Elgin Elks Lodge, expanding access to local arts. The Lodge Foundation hosts an opening night performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” produced by point2point productions.
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Kane County releases youth-led report on mental health priorities and recommendationsMay 20, 2025 5:04 pm - Kane County students identify key mental health issues including discrimination, cyberbullying, teacher bias, and lack of emotional regulation skills in report outlining targeted strategies.
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Delta Dental of Illinois partners with food bank to nourish children and promote well-beingMay 20, 2025 4:17 pm - Delta Dental employees volunteer to pack dental hygiene kits for children facing food insecurity through Northern Illinois Food Bank's Backpack Program, which also received a $15,000 grant from Delta Dental.