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Elgin to hold Patriot Day ceremony marking 25th anniversary of 9/11Sep 02, 2026 10:46 am - Elgin will hold a Patriot Day ceremony on Sept. 11 at city hall to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, featuring prayers from police and fire chaplains, honor guard presentations, and the national anthem performed by Larkin High School vocalists.
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Elgin Vineyard offers free 12-week Alpha CourseSep 01, 2026 11:38 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin will host Alpha, a 12-week program exploring Christianity and life questions through informal discussions, beginning Sept. 8 and running through Dec. 8 on Tuesday evenings
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Wine tasting event to benefit ministry serving 700 monthly mealsSep 01, 2026 11:16 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold a fundraiser on Sept. 24 at The Wine Exchange to support their Feeding Ministries program, which serves approximately 700 meals monthly to those in need across the Fox Valley.
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Naperville DAR celebrates Constitution Week Sept. 17-23Sep 01, 2026 9:33 pm - Naperville's Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates Constitution Week with community events, including school bell ringings, a mayoral proclamation, and the carillon bells ringing at the exact moment the Constitution was first signed in 1787.
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Des Plaines couple to be honored at LSSI’s True Friend celebrationSep 01, 2026 8:27 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen will receive the True Friend Award from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois on Oct. 3 for their commitment and support spanning five decades.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers ‘How to Read the Bible’ class this fallSep 01, 2026 6:49 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton launches a four-week "How to Read the Bible" class starting Sept. 13, featuring Bible scholars Michael Graves and Daniel Somboonsiri, designed to help participants understand Scripture through historical context, literary genres, and theological themes.
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Naperville church to host third annual All Abilities Vendor Fair Sept. 12Sep 01, 2026 5:50 pm - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Naperville will host its third annual All Abilities Vendor Fair on Sept. 12, featuring vendors, food, and activities that celebrate businesses serving the disability community.
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Barrington United Methodist Church’s rummage sale returns for 92nd year on Oct. 2-3Sep 01, 2026 5:36 pm - Barrington United Methodist Church will hold its 92nd annual rummage sale on Oct. 2-3, featuring thousands of items including clothing, housewares, holiday items, toys, and sporting goods.
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Ninth annual Nashwood Music and Food Fest Sept. 4-6Sep 01, 2026 5:09 pm - Musicians from around the country will descend upon Highwood once again as Celebrate Highwood transforms Downtown Highwood into Nashville’s Honky Tonk Row for the ninth Annual Nashwood Music and Food Fest Sept. 4-6.
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Prost! Itasca Oktoberfest returns for 18th year on Sept. 11-12Sep 01, 2026 2:05 pm - Itasca's 18th annual Oktoberfest returns to Washington Park on Sept. 11-12, featuring German food, live music, and traditional activities while supporting local charities including the Itasca Walk-In Ministry and Food Pantry.