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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northern Illinois Food Bank hosted its 13th annual A Taste That Matters fundraiser on May 21 at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace and raised over $430,000—funds that will help 900 local food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, senior sites and feeding programs across 13 counties. More than 600 guests attended the event, and the proceeds translated into over $3.4 million worth of groceries to feed neighbors each month. Daily Herald
- ➤ Hanover Township is starting a free Summer Open Gym Program on Monday that will run through Aug. 8. It will be held at five schools and the Izaak Walton Youth Center (899 Jay Street), where youth will take part in team building, STEM projects and arts activities. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rolling Meadows police Sgt. Carlos Saez was arrested for a road rage fight on April 23 on Route 25 in Elgin — he is charged with three felonies after witness reports and video show he pistol-whipped a man and fired his gun near his head while claiming he acted in self-defense. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the town hall meeting on May 27, the Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $69,500 in funding for local mental health services, awarding $20,000 to the Ecker Center, $10,000 to Special Olympics of Illinois, $5,000 to PADS of Elgin, and $34,500 for mental health housing at Hanover Landing — two new board members were sworn in to serve four-year terms. Daily Herald
- ➤ The Regional Transportation Authority said the Senate bill leaves a $771 million gap in transit funding and will force significant service cuts in 2026. Kane County and local officials from Batavia and Elgin warned the plan is statutory pickpocketing of suburban funds—calling for a fairer sharing of costs. Daily Herald
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Open House at 3650 Thornhill Drive
12-2 p.m. — 3650 Thornhill Drive — Free entry — Explore a beautifully designed home in Bowes Creek Country Club with luxurious living spaces and modern amenities.
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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
6-8 p.m. — Village Pizza and Pub Elgin — Free to play — Test your knowledge and see if you have what it takes to be the reigning Trivia Champ with friends.
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Total Joint Replacement Class
5-6 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Learn about your total joint replacement journey with essential education and home preparation tips.
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Business Networking Event
10-11:15 a.m. — Moretti's Elgin — Cost not specified — A chance to connect with fellow professionals and grow business relationships.
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Dining and Music at Rookies
7:30 p.m. — Rookies Sports Bar & Grill — No cover charge — Enjoy incredible food and feel-good music in a casual outdoor setting.
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Adoption Event at South Elgin Petco
11 AM – 3 PM — Petco — Free entry — Experience a day of fun with adoptable pets, food trucks, games, and giveaways.
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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 enjoy food and drinks in a lively pub atmosphere.
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Open House at Honey Bee Acres
4-7 p.m. — 41W072 Bowes Road — $1,200,000 — Explore this horse lover's paradise complete with custom home and equestrian facilities.
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