Articles filed under Good News
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Volunteers honored at Elgin's 43rd annual ‘Thanks and Giving’ luncheonNov 26, 2024 8:02 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber’s 43rd annual “Thanks and Giving” Community Thanksgiving Luncheon highlighted the often behind-the scenes work of 18 volunteers who were nominated by local organizations.
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Mount Prospect recognizes two fire department membersNov 26, 2024 4:55 pm - Two members of the Mount Prospect fire department were recently recognized for their achievements.
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Cook Co. Treasurer welcomes visitors to celebration of ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’Nov 26, 2024 9:50 am - For the 21st year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities at the “Christmas Trees from Around the World” display at her office.
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Anticipating winter’s arrival, families line up to see Santa in South ElginNov 23, 2024 5:04 pm - Santa’s arrival on a fire engine was a highlight of South Elgin’s annual “An Almost Winter Day” festival.
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Conant band member heading to Macy’s paradeNov 23, 2024 4:21 pm - Emily Griffis, a junior at James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, will march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the Great American Marching Band.
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Chicago-area charity distributes more than 5,000 turkeys to families in need ahead of ThanksgivingNov 23, 2024 4:18 pm - More than 5,000 turkeys are being distributed this weekend to families in need by the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago’s service committee, Zakat Chicago, during its annual “Feasting with Dignity” Turkey Drive.
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Intentional learning: How Sycamore Trails Elementary in Bartlett earned ‘exemplary’ statusNov 23, 2024 1:15 pm - For the first time since 2019, an Elgin Area School District U-46 school has earned an “exemplary” designation on the Illinois School Report Card.
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All on board: Bensenville rallies behind food pantry after holiday train schedule changeNov 22, 2024 5:01 pm - Bensenville rallied to collect money and items for a community food pantry after learning a holiday train won't stop in the village this year.
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Giving Machines at Fox Valley Mall make donating to local charities easy as a card swipeNov 22, 2024 4:55 pm - The Giving Machines were unveiled Friday for a second year at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. The machines allow people to donate specific items or services to six local charities and two national organizations.
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‘She’s my inspiration’: Soon-to-be 100-year-old woman still walks over three miles a day at The Centre of ElginNov 21, 2024 7:42 pm - Soon-to-be 100-year-old Betty McKeown was celebrated during a party at The Centre of Elgin on Thursday. She’s walked three to four miles daily, five days a week.