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Elgin
Monday, March 31st, 2025
Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elgin’s Wing Park Aquatic Center will open May 31 to provide residents with a new space for swimming and recreation+ city officials confirmed the project and expect it to boost local leisure. Daily Herald
- ➤ Last Sunday, First United Methodist Church resumed in-person services after severe storms tore off its roof on March 15—services were held at Cornerstone UMC at 10 a.m.—while repair work continues. ABC7 Chicago
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit announced its first National Law Day Essay Contest for spring 2025 high school sophomores and juniors with applications accepted until 4:30 p.m. on April 21 - the contest offers prizes of $500 for first place and $200 for second and third places per group and highlights the theme 'The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One.' Kane County Chronicle
- ➤ Elgin Area School District U-46 is breaking ground on projects to update its middle schools. The district began work on a 46,000-square-foot addition at Kenyon Woods Middle School in South Elgin and will start a 53,000-square-foot addition at Kimball Middle School on April 7 and build a new 193,000-square-foot middle school in Elgin on April 22 (the first two will be ready in August 2026 and the new school by August 2027). Daily Herald
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Elgin Scavenger Hunt Adventure
1-10 p.m. | Downtown Elgin | Ticket required | Explore hidden treasures and fascinating stories of Elgin while completing fun challenges with friends and family.
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Donation Drop for Animal Rescue
6:30-7:30 p.m. | Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue Inc | Donations welcomed | Help support local animal rescue by donating much-needed supplies and even recycling sneakers.
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Trivia Thursday at Village Pizza & Pub
6-8 p.m. — Village Pizza and Pub Elgin — Free to play — Test your trivia skills with friends and enjoy great food in a cozy atmosphere.
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Trivia Thursday at Village Pizza & Pub
6-8 p.m. — Village Pizza and Pub Elgin — Free to play — Test your knowledge and win prizes while enjoying great food and drinks.
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Karaoke Night at Johnny's Supper Club
7-10 p.m. — Johnny's Supper Club — Free admission — Unleash your inner diva and enjoy a fun-filled karaoke night with friends.
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Drug-Free Dash 5K Run and Walk
8 AM — Gail Borden Public Library District: Main Library — Registration Required — Participate in a family-friendly 5K and 2-mile walk promoting a drug-free lifestyle.
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Open House at 3610 Reddington Circle
1-3 p.m. — 3610 Reddington Circle — $394,900 — Discover a stunning ranch home in Highland Woods with resort-style living and everyday convenience.
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Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
6:30-9 p.m. — Jim Hansen Park — Free entry — Search for glowing eggs in a fun night-time adventure at the baseball fields.
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Free In-Person Coding Workshop for Kids
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL — Free entry — Let your child explore the world of coding and robotics in an engaging workshop designed for ages 7-14.
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Easter Brunch at Holiday Inn & Suites Elgin
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. — Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin — Reservations recommended — Celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch pattern to please your palate.
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