South Elgin Submitted Content
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Kane County Clerk’s office opens new satellite location in ElginDec 10, 2025 2:17 pm - The Kane County Clerk's office is opening a new satellite office in Elgin to provide services to the growing population in the northern part of the county. It will offer the same services as the main office in Geneva, including issuing birth, death and marriage certificates, and accepting passport applications.
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Big Hearts of Fox Valley spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of families in needDec 10, 2025 12:39 am - Big Hearts of Fox Valley delivered Christmas gifts to 597 children from 250 families in St. Charles, marking one of its most impactful seasons.
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Just Smile launches winter coat drive to help families in needDec 03, 2025 12:29 am - Just Smile, a nonprofit ministry, is launching a community coat drive from Dec. 1-20 to collect new and gently used coats for families in need. Donations can be dropped off at various locations in Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, DeKalb, and Geneva.
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Find handcrafted gifts at Fine Line’s Artisan Gift Sale Dec. 4-9Nov 30, 2025 11:21 pm - The annual Artisan Gift Sale at Fine Line Creative Arts Center features over 70 local artists showcasing handmade items like decorations, mugs, fiber art, wood art, jewelry, and more.
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WT Productions’ holiday tradition shines on with ‘Seasonal Stars’Nov 30, 2025 9:09 pm - The "Seasonal Stars" production on Dec. 6-14 is a new collection of six short plays that takes a unique look at Christmas and winter holidays from different perspectives. The plays blend comedy and drama, with the first five stories coming together in the finale in the traditional "Seasonal" style.
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U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years with open houseNov 26, 2025 1:09 am - Visitors can tour the radio station located inside Elgin Area School District U-46's Dream Academy on Dec. 9. WEPS is launching a revitalized programming lineup including a podcast, student-created content, and an evening storytime for young children.
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Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago delivers over 10k Thanksgiving meals to local familiesNov 25, 2025 9:35 pm - Over 10,000 complete Thanksgiving meals delivered to families in need across Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Hundreds of volunteers participated in packing and delivering baskets filled with turkeys, produce, pantry staples, and messages of hope.
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Unwrap holiday fun with Santa photos and celebrations at Gail Borden LibraryNov 21, 2025 12:57 pm - Enjoy festive events for the whole family this holiday season at Gail Borden Public Library. Whether it’s shopping for great holiday gifts, visiting Santa, or completing some fun holiday crafts, the library has everything needed for a fun time this holiday season.
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Fourth annual Elgin Sing-Along Messiah to benefit Well Child CenterNov 18, 2025 7:46 pm - The Elgin Sing-Along Messiah returns for a fourth year with a new date and location. This year’s sing-along of selections of Handel’s ”Messiah” will be Thursday, Dec. 4, at Second Baptist Church
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Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of new permanent supportive housing in AuroraNov 17, 2025 4:29 pm - The Association for Individual Development, Hesed House, and The Neighbor Project hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Permanent Supportive Housing development in Aurora.