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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CASA Kane County announced a Cross-County Advisory Council to address the rise in children entering foster care by uniting community leaders and groups from health care, education, legal services, child welfare, and nonprofits. The council — which will identify and connect vital resources for early support — is set to work with local stakeholders to create lasting change. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyler A. Schmidt of South Elgin was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for reckless homicide and aggravated reckless driving after his vehicle struck a school bus on Oct. 31, killing two passengers and injuring another, with 827 days already served—he pleaded guilty to the charges. Kane County Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Daily Herald announced the March photo contest winners who captured quiet moments in nature. Dave Davis won with his bear cub photo from Alaska while local photographer Matthew Davis placed second — Lynne Solway and Patty Zawis finished third and fourth with photos of a dragonfly and a napping squirrel. Daily Herald
- ➤ 512: The Selena Experience will perform a tribute to Selena at The Hemmens Cultural Center on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.—the show will recreate her famous concerts with classic hits like 'Como La Flor' and 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom'. Daily Herald
- ➤ Retired architect Chuck Cassell, a resident at GreenFields of Geneva, now paints watercolors of historic Fox Valley homes that draw on his long design career—each piece takes 20–30 hours to complete. His art show is set for May 2 at the Elgin History Museum at 360 Park St. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and his digital files are shared with local museums to support heritage projects. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Incumbents on the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees will remain in office after all ballots were counted and canvassing will certify the totals next week—Tina Medlin Willson earned 24,655 votes while Daniel Jaquez received 18,819 votes in the two-seat race for six-year terms against challenger Greg Dobbins who got 18,377 votes, and Rick Guzman ran unopposed for an unexpired four-year term. Kane County Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Burlington Central junior Kendall Glonek was named Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week after she went 7 for 17 with a .412 batting average, hitting a home run, earning eight RBIs and scoring five times as the Rockets went 4-1 over the week—she won the honor in an online vote. Kane County Chronicle
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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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Elgin Elks Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic
2-4 p.m. — OrthoIllinois — Free entry — Benefit from essential orthopedic assessments and support for children's health.
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Trivia Night at Village Pizza & Pub
6-8 p.m. — Village Pizza and Pub Elgin — Free to play — Test your knowledge and enjoy great food and drinks in a cozy pub atmosphere.
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Karaoke Night at Johnny’s Supper Club
7-10 p.m. — Johnny's Supper Club — Free entry — Unleash your inner star with fun-filled karaoke every other Friday night.
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Blain's Farm & Fleet 70th Anniversary Celebration
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet - Elgin — Free entry — Celebrate 70 years with demos, giveaways, and a chance to win a branded UTV.
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One Fox Valley - Worship and Prayer
11:30 PM — Springs at South Elgin — Free entry — Young adults unite for a night of worship and prayer to lead the community out of darkness.
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Hire Spartans Job Fair
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Elgin Community College — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore your next career opportunity.
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Breastfeeding Support Group
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Connect with other mothers and share experiences during your breastfeeding journey.
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