Hampshire
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‘You find your niche’: How service clubs like Kiwanis, Rotary attract new membersJan 21, 2026 4:40 pm - During my years as a service club member from 1987 to 2010, something bothered me. How would the club move into the future without younger members?
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Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner with Broadway’s Sean Doherty and Elgin Symphony ensembleJan 20, 2026 5:12 pm - Broadway’s Sean Doherty will perform romantic songs with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner on Feb. 14.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 24-31Jan 20, 2026 3:42 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings, events, and workshops in the suburbs on topics like soil health, composting, native plants, pruning, and houseplant care.
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Elgin Community College celebrates Black History Month with ‘Centuries of Legacy’ eventsJan 20, 2026 1:34 pm - Elgin Community College will celebrate Black History Month with events centered on the theme "100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy."One of the most anticipated events is the closing celebration, the "Sneaker Ball," where attendees are encouraged to wear their own sneakers and enjoy cultural performances and dancing.
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Elgin Community College begins new semester highlighting local resourcesJan 19, 2026 11:15 am - ECC marked the start of the new semester with an employee convocation. Four community partners presented information on immigration, food insecurity, and health and wellness.
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Kane County aims to train 2,000 people in mental health first aidJan 18, 2026 8:45 pm - You are worried about a friend. Something they are saying or doing makes you wonder if they are having a mental health problem. But what can you do? Perform mental health first aid.
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Elgin’s 41st annual MLK prayer breakfast features speakers, music, awardsJan 17, 2026 3:51 pm - The 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast at Elgin Community College featured speakers, music and awards.
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Woman pleads guilty to abducting grandchild from Aurora homeJan 17, 2026 2:55 pm - A woman has pleaded guilty to abducting her grandchild in a case where the child’s father and uncle are accused of taking the boy from a house in Aurora.
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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.