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Elgin
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Popular weather YouTubers Ryan Hall and Max Schuster now send phone alerts during severe storms to complement traditional warnings for northern Illinois residents — including those in Elgin. Their live streams offer current radar updates and news that help communities prepare when weather turns dangerous. Shaw Local
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local physicians say social isolation—linked to rising social media use and pandemic shifts—is driving anxiety, depression, and future health risks for millennials, who may need more regular screenings and community engagement to offset long-term issues. They urge policy changes to support healthier habits. Shaw Local
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Fred Hersch Solo Performance
3-4:30 p.m. — Barrington's White House — Cost Info — Experience an intimate afternoon of jazz piano with legendary artist Fred Hersch.
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Breastfeeding Basics Workshop
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Registration required — Learn the fundamentals of breastfeeding from certified lactation consultants in a supportive environment.
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Breastfeeding Support Group
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Connect with fellow moms for support on your breastfeeding journey.
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World Ballet Company - Cinderella
7-11 p.m. — The Hemmens — Ticket prices available online — Experience a Broadway-style ballet of the beloved fairy tale Cinderella from the World Ballet Company.
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Total Joint Replacement Class
1-2 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Gain insights into the total joint replacement journey with essential pre- and post-surgical information.
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Erin Stoll Fashion Show
7:30-11:59 p.m. — The Hemmens — $20.00-$44.00 — Experience a night of fashion tips, real-time makeovers, and engaging conversations with stylist Erin Stoll.
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Childbirth and Newborn Care Express Class
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Registration required — Comprehensive childbirth class covering labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care.
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CHI - Bowes Creek: Chicagoland Cup #1
Event Duration — Bowes Creek Country Club — Entry fee required — Experience a competitive golf tournament in a premier golf course setting.
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Elgin SSA. Senior Services Associates Inc — Suggested donation: $10 for members, $12 for non-members — Celebrate with Mariachi music and community spirit.
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Pictures at an Exhibition — Elgin Symphony Orchestra
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Hemmens — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating evening of orchestral masterpieces under the baton of acclaimed conductor Chad Goodman.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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