Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marlene Shales, a notable former nurse and Elgin City Council member renowned for her extensive community service, will be remembered at a memorial service on Jan. 25. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Elgin Police Department's new Cold Case Unit is initiating a podcast titled 'Somebody Knows Something' to address the unresolved 1983 disappearance of Karen Schepers. ABC7 Chicago
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Elgin will host the first of three 2025 Hymn Festivals on January 19, celebrating church music from the Reformation to modern times. Daily Herald
- ➤ The 'Awesome Black Creativity' exhibition featuring Lego representations of Black figures from various disciplines will be held at the Gail Borden Public Library from Jan. 15 to Feb. 27, aiming to inspire innovative thinking and creativity. Daily Herald
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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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Nick Sanzeri Live Performance
Enjoy a live performance by Nick Sanzeri at Moretti's Elgin, promising a vibrant atmosphere for party enthusiasts.
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