Elgin Submitted Content
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Allstate agency owners secure $24,000 grant to fight hunger, support disaster preparedness in GenevaSep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Allstate agency owners in the Northern Illinois-area recently joined Allstate volunteers across seven states to secure a $24,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grant ...
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Abe Lincoln, Civil War encampment coming to Cider Fest Oct. 7Sep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - From an early age, people remarked that George Buss resembled Abraham Lincoln. Tall, thin, and bearded, the fact the Freeport native grew up near Taylor Park - where Lin...
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School District 54 partners with Discovery Education to create innovative STEM learning experiencesSep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - District 54 is partnering with Discovery Education to provide students with an innovative STEM curriculum, through a combination of award-winning digital content and sus...
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Historical society's annual meeting to feature 'Lincoln Tales - Tall and True'Sep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 14, the Elgin Area Historical Society will host its annual meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. in Elgin. It will feature "...
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The Harbour's New Host Home Program Provides Stable Housing and Support for Homeless YouthSep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Mary Whitfield's sole focus for many years was serving as a mother to her now five grown children. To her great fortune, Mary discovered the ideal opportunity to apply ...
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Library Invites Students and Parents to College Prep ProgramsSep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - To reduce the stress and confusion often inherent in preparing for college, the Schaumburg Township Library is offering programs highlighting admissions, financial strat...
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Friends of Lords Park Zoo to host annual gala Oct. 14Sep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Join Friends of Lords Park Zoo for a fun-filled gala from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Elgin Artspace Lofts at 51 S. Spring St. in downtown Elgin. Admission to t...
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Harvest Days offers a glimpse of the past at Garfield Farm MuseumSep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 7, the future of Garfield Farm Museum's appearance will be previewed with the in-progress restoration of the 1906 dairy barn and 1913 silo. Visitors can ...
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St. Catherine of Siena students send letters to Pope FrancisSep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Fourth-grade students in Sally Quinlan's class at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School in West Dundee recently wrote letters to Pope Francis. It was a culminating act...
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Learn 'How to Recycle Right' at Kane County Recycles event Oct. 10Sep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - You are invited to attend a free presentation on "How to Recycle Right" on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva. Jennifer Jarland, Kane Co...