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Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Schmidt was sentenced to two weeks in jail for breaking his pretrial release terms, related to a fatal crash in October 2022 that resulted in the deaths of two siblings. Daily Herald
- ➤ A driver associated with a Halloween school bus crash that resulted in two fatalities was sentenced to at least 15 days in jail for breaching pretrial release conditions. Kane County Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will highlight principal cellist Matthew Agnew's talents in performing Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1 during concerts on Jan. 25-26. Daily Herald
- ➤ Chamber Music on the Fox showcases the French horn in its season-opening concert, featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Gabriela Lena Frank across several venues in the Fox Valley and northern Illinois. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elgin Area School District U-46 is hosting open house sessions to gather community feedback on new school attendance boundaries. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brittany Holliday was named Advocate Sherman Hospital's 2024 Nurse of the Year for her pivotal role in enhancing communication and workflow among nurses, showcasing her leadership and dedication to patient care. Daily Herald
SHOP NEWS
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Party
The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to Hoffman Estates with an all-new show featuring popular monster trucks and a special appearance by a transforming robot, alongside exciting freestyle motocross performances.
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Fox Valley Chapter Meeting Featuring Therese Laub
The meeting will spotlight speaker Therese Laub discussing Integumentary Intelligence at ASTRA Headquarters.
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Live Acoustic Performance by Pea Munny at Moretti's Elgin
Pea Munny Acoustic will perform live, offering a mix of classic covers across various genres at Moretti's Elgin.
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Meet Sammy Sosa: Autograph Signing Event
Fans have a rare chance to meet baseball star Sammy Sosa and obtain his autograph at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar, with a discount on the venue's menu for autograph purchasers.
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