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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 10, Marklund celebrated the opening of its renovated Miracle League baseball field at the Geneva campus after a donor campaign raised over $257,000 — surpassing its $250,000 goal with a $100,000 gift from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. Marklund officials said the field’s rubberized surface and embedded bases will provide safe play and serve as a venue for summer baseball games for residents and volunteers. Daily Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire damaged an apartment unit at River’s Landing in Elgin Tuesday—causing about $50,000 in damage and displacing one family while firefighters controlled the blaze in 10 minutes with no injuries and investigators look into the cause. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its June 9 board meeting, U-46 honored nearly 100 high school students for their excellence in fine arts through awards in music, acting & technical skills after the district was named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by a national group. The event recognized students for achievements including All-State honors, featured productions, and top placements in competitive auditions. Daily Herald
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Interstate 8 released its all-conference teams for six spring sports on Thursday. Coaches selected players for baseball, girls soccer, softball, boys tennis, girls track and field, and boys track and field — the rosters include athletes from several local schools. Kane County Chronicle
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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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CSB Baseball Illinois College Showcase
9 AM – 2 PM — Judson University — $175 per player — An opportunity for high school athletes to showcase their skills to college coaches and receive recruiting assistance.
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Trivia Thursday at Village Pizza & Pub
6-8 p.m. — Village Pizza and Pub Elgin — Free to play — Compete for prizes in a fun trivia night with friends over great food and drinks.
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Breastfeeding Support Group
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Connect with fellow moms and share your breastfeeding experiences in a supportive environment.
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Breathing Techniques for Labor
6-8 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Learn breathing and relaxation techniques to enhance comfort during labor and delivery.
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Elgin's Fourth of July Parade & Celebration
5-10 p.m. — Festival Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with lively music, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display.
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Beyond Baby Blues Support Group
12 AM - 1 PM — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free — Connect with fellow moms to share experiences and support mental health.
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