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SCORE! students to put on their original opera ‘When We Are Older’Jun 24, 2026 11:45 am - Elgin area students, age 9-13, have created an original opera titled "When We Are Older" through the SCORE! program run by Hamilton Wings nonprofit. It’s the 23rd production from the program, which provides free arts education to underserved children. The opera will be performed on June 27 at Elgin Community College Arts Center.
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Kane County appoints Brian Dahl to new regional transit authority board, reappoints Joe McMahon to Metra boardJun 19, 2026 11:47 pm - The Kane County Board appointed Brian Dahl to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board and Pace Suburban Bus board, while reappointing Joe McMahon to the Metra board where he has served as chair since 2024.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services to host ‘Night to End Hunger 2026’Jun 18, 2026 6:40 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services will host its annual “Night to End Hunger” fundraiser on Sept. 18 at Hotel Arista in Naperville. The event aims to raise funds for the state's largest food pantry, which serves 10,000 people weekly.
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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awards $9.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2025Jun 18, 2026 2:40 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded $9.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2025, including $600,000 in Community Impact Grants to 20 organizations and over $3.4 million in scholarships to 569 students.
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Kane County Fair awards $15,000 in 4-H scholarships to three local studentsJun 16, 2026 9:40 pm - The Kane County Fair board awarded $5,000 scholarships to three 4-H members: Katelyn Dorn of St. Charles, Willa Getzelman of Hampshire, and Cecilia Ochs of Algonquin, providing $1,250 annually for four years of higher education.
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AgeGuide announces retirement of CEO Marla FronczakJun 15, 2026 4:29 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, recently announced that CEO Marla Fronczak will retire in December 2026, concluding a remarkable career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, veterans, and communities throughout the region.
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Children’s Theatre of Elgin to present Disney’s ‘Newsies’Jun 12, 2026 4:51 pm - Children’s Theatre of Elgin and Fox Valley Theatre Company are proud to present Disney’s “Newsies,” the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the true story of the 1899 New York City newsboys strike.
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Elgin Community College to host first Homecoming Weekend this fallJun 05, 2026 8:08 pm - Elgin Community College announces its first Homecoming Weekend, September 15-20, featuring a week of events including sports games, wine tasting fundraiser, Shakespeare theater production, and a 5K run.
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Kane County to host free webinars on childhood trauma, separation anxiety, and caregiver burnoutJun 05, 2026 7:26 pm - This June, the Kane County Health Department is are offering two free virtual webinars designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals better understand and support the mental health and emotional well-being of young children.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.