South Elgin
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Kane County jail reforms shrink number of inmates, end long incarcerationsDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - The number of people locked up in Kane County's jail shrank by a third over the past few years, saving millions of local tax dollars per year. But leaders of the county'...
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Suburban school districts respond to unspecified social media threatDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Area school districts are responding to a nationwide social media post about an unspecified threat, a TikTok post referencing "school shootings and bomb threats for ever...
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Help give abused children a voice in court with CASADec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - For over 30 years, CASA Kane County has been recruiting, training and supervising community volunteers who serve as court-appointed special advocates (CASAs) and the gua...
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Seven local nonprofits receive grants from Seigle FoundationDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - On Dec. 15, Seigle Foundation announced the award of $160,000 in grants to the following organizations: Association for Individual Development, CASA Kane County, Communi...
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ECC offers college and career readiness workshopsDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - Elgin Community College's College and Career Readiness Event Series continues in the new year on the second and fourth Tuesdays. District 509 students, parents, and guar...
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COVID vaccine clinic for kids age 5 to 11 offered Dec. 20 in ElginDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - On Monday, Dec. 20, VNA Health Care and the Elgin Area Pandemic Assistance Team will host a COVID vaccine clinic for the first dose of Pfizer for children ages 5 to 11. ...
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Poinsettias add a rainbow of color options to holiday decorDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - With their bright red blooms, poinsettias are a holiday tradition, but buyers don't have to limit their selection to one color. This winter, celebrate and decorate with ...
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Low-maintenance, winter blooming holiday cacti are gift that keep on givingDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - With their vibrant, floral displays and low-maintenance needs, holiday cacti are a great holiday gift. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus are each different spec...
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Feder: After signing off at WBBM, Julie Mann takes job with Kane CountyDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - Julie Mann, the beloved newsroom leader and managing editor who just signed off after 25 years at Audacy all-news WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM, is on to her new adventure. ...
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'These women were amazing': Nearly 40 horses rescued from stable fire near ElginDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District firefighter Jon Pollock had just finished his shift when he got a call at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday from his father aler...