South Elgin Submitted Content
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Kane County Health Department expanding access to life-saving opioid treatment medicationApr 23, 2026 6:43 pm - Opioid-related deaths or hospitalizations continue to impact families across the country and Kane County is no different, with more than 2,000 opioid-related overdose visits at emergency departments in Kane County between 2018 and 2023, based on state data.
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Kane County offers low-cost rabies vaccine and microchip clinicsApr 23, 2026 6:00 pm - Kane County Animal Control has announced the 2026 dates for its popular low-cost, drive-through rabies vaccination and microchip clinics, making it easier for pet owners to protect their animals and comply with Illinois law
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Kane County’s pioneering Eviction Mediation Program celebrates success in preventing homelessnessApr 23, 2026 4:42 pm - The Kane County Eviction Mediation Program, launched in May 2021 by Resolution Systems Institute and Illinois' 16th Judicial Circuit, has mediated nearly 3,000 cases and created over 2,100 agreements that helped parties avoid eviction during its five years of operation.
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Elgin Community College Theatre to present Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’Apr 20, 2026 12:18 pm - Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” will ignite the stage this spring in Elgin Community College Theatre’s adaptation of the 1953 novel, running Friday, April 24, to Sunday, May 3, in the college’s SecondSpace Theatre.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for March 2026Apr 09, 2026 8:11 am - The top finishers in March’s amateur photo contest capture nature’s wonders and spectacular sky shows.
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CASA Kane County hosts free Thrive Conference May 1Apr 09, 2026 12:34 am - The Thrive Conference, a free half-day event on May 1 at Christ Community Church in South Elgin, features workshops, a keynote speaker, and resource fair to help families prevent crises through early intervention.
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ECC culinary students named finalists in Fisher Nuts recipe competitionApr 08, 2026 9:55 pm - Eight Elgin Community College culinary students are finalists in the 15th annual Fisher Nuts Recipe Competition on April 16, where they'll prepare original dishes featuring Fisher Nuts products for judges including company employees.
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DuPage and Kane County chairs champion Meals on Wheels during annual March for Meals WeekApr 06, 2026 8:48 pm - The March for Meals campaign coincided with DuPage Senior Citizens Council's 50th anniversary, prompting the launch of a sustainability fund to ensure continued support for essential senior services.
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Seven U-46 employees earn state recognition in Those Who Excel programApr 06, 2026 11:10 am - Seven educators from Elgin Area School District U-46 received recognition through Illinois State Board of Education's Those Who Excel program, which honors teachers, administrators, and support staff making meaningful contributions to students and school communities across the state.
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ECC lecture series to explore archaeological lessons from Easter IslandApr 01, 2026 3:41 pm - ECC's Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series will feature "Archaeology Without Borders: Lessons from Rapa Nui (Easter Island)" on April 8, with anthropology faculty Dale Simpson sharing insights from his fieldwork and collaboration with local communities on Easter Island.