South Elgin
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The Biz Week That Was: Drinks on the go, backyard batteries for backup, and a new grocerAug 01, 2026 7:30 am - Arlington Heights uncorks drinks-to-go downtown social district Arlington Heights popped the cork Thursday evening on the new Arlington Alfresco Social District, whe...
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Countdown to prep football: Four area teams facing out-of-state competitionJul 30, 2026 2:23 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with four area teams facing out-of-state competition.
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Base Power launches backyard battery backup system for ComEd customersJul 30, 2026 6:42 am - As energy prices continue to rise and power outages become more frequent amid extreme weather events, ComEd customers have a new option to help navigate both problems. A giant backyard battery.
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St. Charles brothers are about to experience one of the biggest rivalries in sports: Pakistan vs. India.Jul 29, 2026 12:16 pm - Brothers Subhaan and Jibraan Khan of St. Charles are fired up for a baseball exhibition against a rival squad of Indian heritage.
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Just keep watching: A few ideas to enhance summer birdingJul 29, 2026 9:38 am - July and August are typically a little slow for birding. Here are some ideas to keep your bird on until fall migration revs up around Labor Day.
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Home & garden calendar July 28-Aug. 8Jul 28, 2026 9:00 am - Make plans for upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like insects at night, Blanding’s turtle projects and more. Also where to find nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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Faeries festival enchants South Elgin with third annual celebrationJul 25, 2026 4:53 pm - The vibrant sounds of electric harps from the Harp twins and Viking drums from the Volfgang twins filled the Faerie realm at Vasa Park in South Elgin during Saturday’s third annual Faeries of the Forest Festival.
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‘When in doubt, stay out’: Experts warn about potential toxic algal blooms in local watersJul 25, 2026 12:15 pm - Local and state experts warn: Keep yourself and pets out of algae-laden waterways. because sometimes, where there is algae, there are also toxin-emitting bacteria.
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YWCA Elgin to honor Betty Brown with Legacy AwardJul 24, 2026 6:07 pm - Betty Brown will receive the Legacy Award at YWCA Elgin's 125th Celebration on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet in Elgin. She has been a supporter and mentor for YWCA programs for decades.