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Saturday, January 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Elgin Heritage Commission invites nominations for the 2025 Mayor’s Awards to recognize efforts in preserving Elgin's heritage, with a deadline of February 21. City of Elgin
- ➤ Elgin plans to spend up to $2.5 million to relocate 36 'Tent City' residents to hotels for four months during cleanup of the encampment along the Fox River. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kane County judge declared Anderson Contreras competent for trial in a fatal stabbing case, with further evaluation on his sanity at the time of the crime pending. Daily Herald
- ➤ Two individuals were charged with felony drug offenses when a Lake County sheriff’s canine detected over a half kilogram of cocaine in their vehicle during a traffic stop. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Peggy Heinrich becomes the first woman president of Elgin Community College, focusing on student success post-graduation and fostering partnerships to maintain affordability. 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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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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