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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Maple Park man, John A. Haffey, 51, is held in Kane County jail on eight felony warrants from Kane, DeKalb and LaSalle counties after failing to appear in court and having his conditional discharge revoked—he has a court date on April 10 for the Kane charges and is held for extradition to the other counties. Kane County Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elgin Area School District U-46 is breaking ground on new projects to modernize its middle schools for sixth- through eighth-graders. The district began a 46,000-square-foot, $30 million addition at Kenyon Woods Middle School in South Elgin on Wednesday and will start a 53,000-square-foot, $25 million addition at Kimball Middle School on April 7 and a 193,000-square-foot, $110 million new facility on Rohrssen Road on April 22—these projects also include $53 million in upgrades at Hawk Hollow Middle School in Bartlett to boost capacity and improve learning spaces. Shaw Local
- ➤ Elgin Community College’s new Seigle Scholar Program accepts applications from high school seniors and first-year college students for a full-ride scholarship offered by the ECC Foundation with a deadline of April 12. The program was established last fall by philanthropists Mark and Robin Seigle and had awarded three students full tuition scholarships in its first cohort. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last week, the Elgin City Council voted 5-4 against a plan to delay the ban on synthetic THC product sales and kept the rule from late February—shops must now stop displaying, selling, and advertising these unlicensed items. Business owners had wanted a delay until late August—letting them clear current stocks, but council members felt the ban was needed to protect public health. Daily Herald
SHOP NEWS
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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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Beyond Baby Blues Support Group
12 AM – 1 PM — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Connect with other mothers to support mental health in a welcoming environment.
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