South Elgin Submitted Content
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Elgin Area Chamber awards scholarships to eight graduating seniorsJun 06, 2025 1:14 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber granted eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing further education.
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Free summer concerts to feature Elgin Symphony Orchestra musiciansJun 06, 2025 12:07 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is offering free outdoor summer concerts in Elgin, Barrington, and Hoffman Estates featuring ESO musicians. Concerts include brass and percussion performances for Juneteenth, July 2, and more.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off free Summer Meals Program for kidsJun 03, 2025 9:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has launched its summer meals program serving 7,500 free daily meals to children and teenagers across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
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Kane County offers rent and utility help to residents at risk of losing housingJun 02, 2025 5:56 pm - Kane County offers financial aid to renters behind on payments or at risk of eviction. Apply by July 31, 2025 for help with past-due rent, utilities, and security deposits.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th annual A Taste That Matters raises over $430,000 for hunger reliefMay 30, 2025 11:48 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual fundraiser raised over $430,000, which translates to $3.4 million worth of groceries. The event, presented by Jewel-Osco, was attended by over 600 guests and featured an extensive silent auction, open bar, and food tastings from local chefs and vendors.
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Nonprofit partners with fire departments to provide specialized smoke alarms for deaf childrenMay 29, 2025 11:43 pm - Specialized smoke alarm devices are being distributed to families with young deaf or hard of hearing children through a collaborative effort between nonprofit organizations, fire departments, and a school for deaf children.
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Special tribute to Steve McMichael planned for Walk ALS at Cantigny ParkMay 27, 2025 7:08 pm - On May 31, ALS United Greater Chicago will hold its Walk ALS fundraiser at Cantigny Park. Activities, food, and a bagpipe performance honoring Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who recently died from ALS, will precede the walk.
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U-46 to host five commencement ceremonies on May 24May 21, 2025 9:53 pm - U-46 celebrates academic achievements of Class of 2025, including 247 earning Illinois Seal of Biliteracy in languages like Spanish, Polish, and Chinese, and 46 graduating with the equivalent of an associate's degree through the district's dual credit program with ECC.