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Original docudrama ‘Fear’ brings Civil War history and leadership ethics to Elgin stage

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Apr 04, 2026 12:02 am - The Elgin Area Leadership Academy presents "Fear," a free historical docudrama by Judge Wiley Edmondson on April 8, following Margaret, a Civil War-era woman with severe anxiety who overcomes her fears while helping soldiers at Gettysburg.
Century-old pulp magazines become hot collectibles at 25th annual Windy City Convention

Submitted by Diane Turner-Hurns
Apr 03, 2026 11:23 pm - The 25th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention in Lombard celebrated the 130th anniversary of pulp magazines, drawing dealers and customers from around the world to buy and sell vintage pulps, comics, and memorabilia.
New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary season

Submitted by Natalia Dagenhart
Apr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.
Bartlett police launch Blue Envelope Program to support drivers with autism

Apr 02, 2026 9:29 am - The Bartlett Police Department, in partnership with the Autism Hero Project, is launching a Blue Envelope Program, an initiative designed to support drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder during interactions with law enforcement officers and other first responders.
Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservation

Submitted by The Morton Arboretum
Apr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.
ECC lecture series to explore archaeological lessons from Easter Island

Submitted by ECC
Apr 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.
Elgin church to feature 200-voice ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ for Easter

Submitted by Northwest Bible Baptist Church
Apr 01, 2026 1:24 pm - The combined 200-voice choirs of Northwest Bible Baptist Church and Providence Baptist College will perform Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" on Sunday, April 5, to commemorate Christ's resurrection.
Barrington honors 55 Vietnam War veterans at Evergreen Cemetery

Submitted by Ruth Groth
Apr 01, 2026 1:06 pm - On Palm Sunday afternoon, the Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, together with the Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores, American Legion Palatine Post 690, and local veterans, gathered at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington to honor all veterans—men and women—of the Vietnam War era.
SALUTE INC. to host pancake breakfast May 23

Submitted by Jim Mitchell
Apr 01, 2026 12:35 pm - After 23 years of setting up barricades, handing out runners’ bibs, and hoping for good weather, SALUTE INC. is flipping the script and hosting an Honor and Remember Pancake Breakfast on May 23 rather than their Memorial Day Weekend run and walk.
Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle to lead workshop, open mic at ECC

Submitted by ECC
Apr 01, 2026 10:24 am - On April 7, Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will visit Elgin Community College to lead a free poetry workshop and then host the Writer's Center's Open Mic Coffee House where she'll read her work and invite others to share their poetry.

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