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Watch out for union influence in electionMar 14, 2014 12:00 AM
YWCA Elgin to host 31st annual Leader Luncheon May 8Mar 14, 2014 12:00 AM
The YWCA Elgin is hosting its 31st annual Leader Luncheon May 8 at the Seville in Streamwood. There is still time to submit your nominations for women leaders in the community. This event is attended by hundreds of community leaders, business representatives and volunteers who acknowledge and honor women in the Elgin area that have made significant contributions to the community.
Finessed at the Forge for Fine LineMar 14, 2014 12:00 AM
A new handcrafted sign graces the entrance of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, on Bolcum Rd. in St. Charles.
EYSO performs music inspired by Shakespeare’s worksMar 13, 2014 12:00 AM
On Sunday, March 16, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform the second concerts of its 38th season.The “Fantastical Banquet” concerts celebrate the magic of Shakespeare’s language, in opera, song, and incidental music for the theater, with works by Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, Gounod, and Verdi.
Hospital helps residents with insurance enrollmentMar 10, 2014 12:00 AM
Presence St. Joseph Hospital, 77 N. Airlite St. in Elgin, is participating in an Affordable Care Act “Week of Enrollment,” which started March 10. This Presence Health systemwide initiative will help local residents without health insurance sign up for a plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The goal is to help a maximum number of Illinois residents enroll in health insurance plans before open enrollment closes on March 31.
Girl Scouts celebrate faith-based connectionsMar 10, 2014 12:00 AM
Girl Scouts and faith-based communities share an enduring tradition of Girl Scouting and spiritual expression that spans the organization’s history. The Girl Scout experience is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which include principles and values common to most faiths.
Students raise thousand to fight hungerMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
Elgin, IL – Wednesday, March 5th proved to be a spectacular “Champions of Change” celebration. Students and faculty from fourteen U-46 and Burlington district schools were honored for taking part in Food For Greater Elgin’s Change for Hunger Challenge to help hungry families in need.
Wheaton instructor named EYSO’s Music Educator of the YearMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra will award Julie Bickel of Wheaton with its annual Music Educator of the Year Award at 2, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16. The award recognizes a music educator who has made a significant contribution to music education and been particularly supportive of the EYSO. Julie Bickel will receive the award during the “Fantastical Banquet” concerts on March 16.
Celebrate the Big Tournament with "The 3 Point Shot" specialMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
Urology, Ltd. is celebrating the Big Tournament with "The 3 Point Shot" special now through the end of March.
Wine tasting banishes cabin fever for record crowdMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
On Saturday, February 22, over 450 people wined and dined at the 50th annual A Grapevine of Friends Wine Tasting, benefitting Clearbrook’s Employment Services Program.
Burlington Lioness annual spring raffle March 22Mar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Burlington Lioness Spring Raffle on Saturday March 22, 2014 at Mott's Lounge, Burlington starting at 7PM to support Central High School scholarships to (2) graduating applicants. Great prizes for a greater cause!
Elgin’s Side Street Studio Arts presents ‘Here Comes the Sun’ exhibitMar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Side Street Studio Arts, a storefront gallery and performance space in downtown Elgin at 15 Ziegler Court, presents “Here Comes the Sun,” curated by and featuring the work of Elgin artist David Yurgil, as well as Jen-A-Fur, Shealyn Boland, Nicholas Earl, Stephen Lejeune, Tessa Hayes, and Trevor Mckee. The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, March 9, with artist receptions and musical performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8.
Beethoven works on tap when UIC choir joins ESO, Elgin Choral Union March 8-9Mar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will be performing “Beethoven Inspired” on March 8-9, at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. Pieces for this performance include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in D major, and Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. Beethoven admired Cherubini, calling him “the greatest contemporary composer.”
Elgin Lions to put proceeds of 30th Rose Day to good useMar 4, 2014 12:00 AM
The Elgin Lions Club is having their 30th annual Rose Day to fund their charitable works. They will be selling one dozen long-stemmed roses for $15 between now and April 7 for delivery on April 16-18. Club members will also be selling roses at Elgin train stations during this time.
‘Slavery: Past, Presnet, Future’ focus of Judson’s spring showcaseMar 4, 2014 12:00 AM
The Judson University Center for Worship in the Performing Arts will present its spring production, “Ars Liturgica,” March 14-15 and March 20-22 in the Thulin Performance Hall of the Thompson Center, 1151 N. State St., Elgin. Ars Liturgica (latin for “the worshiping arts”) is a multimedia theatrical production that will focus on the theme of “Slavery: Past, Present and Future,” to explore the issue of slavery from both historical and modern-day perspectives, incorporating the visual arts, drama, video, dance and music.
Dist. 46 offers scholarships to first-generation college students Mar 3, 2014 12:00 AM
Elgin Area School District U-46 is offering its third annual Superintendent Scholarship program, which was established in 2012 to support students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. Over the past two years, more than 50 $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to graduating U-46 seniors.
Sign up for NAMI’s Family-To-Family Education ProgramFeb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
NAMI Kane County North will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families, caregivers and friends of persons diagnosed with serious mental illness.
Sign up for music classes at Cambridge Studio open house March 1Feb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
The Cambridge Studio, 2401 W. Route 20, Pingree Grove invites the community to its open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Enroll yourself or your student for music lessons this spring. The professional staff offers instruction in voice, piano, percussion, clarinet, saxophone, and more.
Meetings aimed at potential CASA volunteersFeb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
CASA Kane County will hold general information meetings for individuals interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer for abused and neglected children.
Film programmer to discuss movies at ECCFeb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
Film programmer Charles Coleman will give a lecture and presentation from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at Elgin Community College.