Gilberts
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Gowns for Good offers affordable bridal and prom dresses while supporting the communityJan 16, 2026 12:53 pm - Gowns for Good, dedicated to making formalwear accessible while giving back to the community, is hosting two events this winter: a Wedding Gown Sale at The Haight in Elgin, followed by a Prom Dress Sale at Hampshire High School.
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Replacement chosen for Kane County judge who’s retiringJan 16, 2026 9:19 am - Associate Kane County Judge Julia Yetter was chosen to be the at-large circuit judge in Kane County to fill a vacancy resulting from the impending retirement of Judge Kevin Busch on Jan. 29, the Illinois Supreme Court announced in a news release Thursday.
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Boys wrestling: Janicki, Hampshire showcase takedown skills during FVC win over Crystal Lake SouthJan 15, 2026 9:32 pm - The old adage is that practice makes perfect. For John Janicki and the Hampshire wrestling team, practices typically include repetitive drills that include 5-second setu...
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Campaign launched to provide information on battery disposal sites, safetyJan 15, 2026 5:51 pm - In light of a new Illinois law expanding access to safely dispose of batteries, the National Waste & Recycling Foundation has launched a battery safety campaign to make it as easy as possible to find disposal sites.
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Kane County strip club gets long-sought liquor license, but fully nude dancers not allowedJan 15, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County Liquor Commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to approve a long-sought liquor license for Blackjacks Gentlemen’s Club.
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Congressional candidates to meet in four forumsJan 13, 2026 8:47 pm - Candidates in two largely suburban congressional districts will debate the issues facing the nation in upcoming public forums.
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Les Ballets Trockadero to bring ballet with a twist to ECC Arts CenterJan 13, 2026 7:52 pm - Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings its all-male troupe to the ECC Arts Center on Jan. 31, offering a mix of virtuosic pointe work and parody of classical ballet favorites.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 18-24Jan 13, 2026 5:53 pm - Gardening events, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, including garden club meetings, orchid shows, and classes on topics like pruning, beekeeping, and soil health.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban eventsJan 13, 2026 3:23 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 19. These upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
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Recent home and property salesJan 13, 2026 1:45 pm - Kane County property transfers for Oct. 21 to Dec. 17, 2025