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World-renowed organist bringing Bach, gospel to historic Elgin church May 8Apr 29, 2026 4:32 pm - On Friday, May 8, internationally acclaimed organist Alcée Chriss III will perform at First Congregational Church in Elgin. The concert will feature works by Bach, Rameau, Price, Reger, and his own gospel hymn improvisations.
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Loaves & Fishes joins in 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food driveApr 29, 2026 3:47 pm - The 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place Saturday, May 9, with postal carriers collecting nonperishable food donations left by mailboxes before 11 a.m. for Loaves & Fishes Community Services.
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Grand finale: After 25 years, Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band director taking last bowApr 29, 2026 2:54 pm - The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will hold its 25th anniversary concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Stevenson High School's Performing Arts Center in Lincolnshire — the last concert with its only musical director, Howard Green, at the helm.
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Early bird discount ends May 6 for Northbrook Park District pool passesApr 29, 2026 2:47 pm - Summer is around the corner and so is the last chance to save on the early bird discount for pool passes at the Northbrook Park District, which ends May 6.
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Buffalo Grove Jr. High Robotics Team makes World ChampionshipsApr 29, 2026 2:24 pm - A team of nine eighth-grade students called “The Titans” from Aptakisic Junior High School has qualified for the FIRST Lego League World Festival Championship, an achieve...
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Up close and personal: Red Orchid artistic director loves the connection storefront theater providesApr 29, 2026 2:14 pm - A Red Orchid Theatre artistic director Kirsten Fitzgerald balances her leadership role with the acclaimed Chicago ensemble while also starring in the company’s premiere of “Targeted.”
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‘Truly special’: Des Plaines will team with developer to convert shuttered YMCA facility into new athletic centerApr 29, 2026 2:02 pm - Des Plaines is set to purchase a long-vacant YMCA facility and lease it to a company that will operate a new athletic center there.
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Poplar Creek Library to host Pokémon event May 3Apr 29, 2026 1:52 pm - The Poplar Creek Public Library District will host Poké Palooza, a free, all-ages Pokémon-themed event, from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at its main branch, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood.
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Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale returns to Elgin Church May 9Apr 29, 2026 1:51 pm - St. Hugh of Lincoln Church in Elgin will host its annual Spring Plant, Patio, Craft & Bake Sale May 9. It will feature homegrown flower, vegetable, and herb plants, a dozen vendors with indoor and outdoor decor, pet items, and Mother's Day gifts, plus freshly-made baked goods and handcrafted items.
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Young musicians take center stage at the Prairie Center for the ArtsApr 29, 2026 1:36 pm - The stage will come alive with the sound of music Sunday, May 3, as the village of Schaumburg’s acclaimed Schaumburg Youth Orchestra Program presents a vibrant series of concerts at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts (soon to be the Al Larson Cultural Center).