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Elgin
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 8, more than 425 community members gathered at The Seville in Streamwood for the 41st annual YWCA Leader Luncheon Awards where Elisa Lara welcomed guests and thanked sponsors while honoring all 2025 nominees. The event recognized winners in several categories including the arts — now renamed the Margaret Hillis and Dr. Rise Jones Award for the Arts — and featured a new Youth Leadership Award given to Valerie Villegas of Bartlett High School with a $2,000 scholarship. Daily Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people were rescued from the Fox River near Interstate 90 at 8:15 a.m. Sunday after their boat capsized, and firefighters with a rescue diver skilled in swift water quickly brought them safely to shore—both were wearing flotation devices and did not require hospital treatment. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U-46 held a ceremony on April 23 to honor 30 first-generation college-bound seniors from Bartlett, Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin and Streamwood high schools. Each student will get a $2,000 scholarship from the U-46 Educational Foundation—funded by a grant and local donors—to help pay for college. Daily Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Batavia City Council will discuss today at 7 p.m. a proposal by Fox River Affordable Housing Corp and the Housing Authority of Elgin for a three-story, 72-unit building estimated at $24.2 million—seeking $1.2 million in aid from the city's Tax Increment Financing District 3 and designating units for households earning 30%, 60%, and 80% of the area median income. Kane County Chronicle
SHOP NEWS
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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 and compete for prizes in a cozy pub atmosphere.
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Trivia Thursday at Village Pizza & Pub
6-8 p.m. — Village Pizza & Pub Elgin — Free to play — Gather your smartest friends and test your trivia skills for a chance to become the champ.
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Beyond Baby Blues Support Group
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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 knowledge and enjoy great food in a cozy pub atmosphere.
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The B96 Mixmaster's 'Back to the 90s' Party
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Open House at 3650 Thornhill Drive
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Beyond Baby Blues Support Group
12 AM - 1 PM — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — A supportive group for mothers to connect and discuss mental health challenges.
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Breathing Techniques for Labor and Delivery
6-8 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free — Explore breathing and relaxation techniques to enhance comfort during childbirth.
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Trivia Thursday at Village Pizza & Pub
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~ Pablo Picasso
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