South Elgin Lifestyle
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Aurora youth offered free daily meals this summerJun 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Beginning the week of June 5, all children in Aurora will have access to free, nutritious meals all summer. The Northern Illinois Food Bank will offer its Meals on the M...
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Hundreds of Batavia children are checking out the Imagination LibraryJun 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Nearly 200 children under 5 years old have been registered so far in Batavia to receive a free book each month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program in part...
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Elgin Hispanic Network honors 2023 high school scholars at ceremonyJun 01, 2023 11:00 pm - The Elgin Hispanic Network, in collaboration with Que Crees?, a Colombian/Mexican-infused restaurant in downtown Elgin, celebrated the induction of its 2023 Elgin Hispan...
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Festivals June 2-8: Cream of Wheaton, Rose Fest, Fox River Arts Ramble and moreMay 31, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Cream of Wheaton: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 1; 4-10 p.m. Friday, June 2; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 3; and 1-7 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Mem...
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Elgin's Holy Trinity Lutheran Church begins celebration of 120th anniversaryMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sept. 23, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin will be celebrating its 120th anniversary. In preparation for this milestone, the church is sponsoring a "Church & Co...
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ECC's Project Backpack provides supplies to local studentsMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College and its partners are preparing for Project Backpack, a community-based initiative to benefit area students in need from Elgin Area School Distric...
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Education scholarship changes future for ECC student Edwina WatkinsMay 29, 2023 11:00 pm - "I still have chills because I didn't think I would actually get it," said Elgin Community College early childhood education student Edwina Watkins, recipient of the Ear...
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How Knights of Columbus are adapting Tootsie Roll Drive to donors carrying less cashMay 26, 2023 6:00 am - By any measure, the Knights of Columbus #2191 club for Batavia and Geneva could say it has played its part in successful national efforts during the annual Tootsie Roll ...
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Grab a lawnchair: Suburban concert series tuning up for the summerMay 25, 2023 6:00 am - As summer pokes its head around the corner, suburban organizers are packing their calendars with outdoor musical events in local parks, cruise nights and other regular c...
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Chop Around the Clock returns for 32nd year June 2-3May 24, 2023 11:00 pm - This year marks the 32nd year Foltos' Tonsorial Parlor at 7 E. Wilson St. in Batavia has produced "Chop Around the Clock." Beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, June 2, through 4...