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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kate Gingold, a local author and historian, and her husband Don Gingold will present ‘The Long Lost Lingo of Agatha Christie’ at Club 120 on July 24 in Elgin to explain obscure terms from Christie’s novels and read selected passages. The event begins at 6 p.m. in George’s Stage at Oak Crest Residence—refreshments are free and a free will donation is welcomed—offering fans a chance to learn more about Christie’s language. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham announced that candidate petition packets for local offices in the March 17 election are available online and at the clerk offices in Geneva and Aurora—packets include forms for nominating petitions, loyalty oaths, and economic interest statements. Candidates may begin circulating petitions on Aug 5 and file nomination papers in Geneva from Oct 27 at 8:30 a.m. to Nov 3 at 5 p.m., with simultaneous filings sorted by lottery. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City water tests showed that 48 of 100 Elgin homes had elevated lead levels in drinking water from lead service lines, even though treated water remains lead-free. Officials will replace about 10,000 lead pipes as part of a $150 million initiative and offer free water testing and certified filters — steps to reduce lead exposure. City of Elgin
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants with Chicagoland roots are marking National Hot Dog Day today by offering deals such as Portillo’s $1 hot dogs with any $5 purchase through July 20 and Beef Shack’s $10 combo available at its Elgin location—Buona also offers a $5.99 hot dog and fries combo for dine-in or app orders. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
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Childbirth and Newborn Care: 1-Day Express
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Cost information not provided — Comprehensive class covering all aspects of labor, delivery, and newborn care.
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South Elgin Summer Concert Series
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Panton Mill Park — Free entry — Enjoy the energetic Second Hand Soul Band bringing you the best of Motown, Funk, & Soul.
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Apex Gear Service Ribbon Cutting Celebration
11 AM – 1 PM — Apex Gear Service, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate milestones with food, refreshments, and a chance to connect with the community.
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Open Mic Night at Lords Park Pavilion
7-10 p.m. — Lords Park Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with music, poetry, and comedy under the stars.
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Childbirth and Newborn Care Series
6-9 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Cost varies — Explore comprehensive childbirth and newborn care topics in this two-session series.
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Uncaged in the Zoo: Deb the Frog Lady
12:30 – 1:30 PM — Lords Park Zoo — Free entry — Discover fascinating amphibians and reptiles with Deb the Frog Lady in this engaging summer program.
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Free In-Person Coding Workshop for Kids
11 AM – 6 PM — 495 Airport Rd — Free entry — Kids aged 7-14 can explore robotics and math in a fun, interactive environment.
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Nature in Your Neighborhood
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Lords Park Zoo — Free entry — Enjoy a fun storytime and craft session featuring bison at the final program of the zoo season.
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Lords Park Zoo Historical Discovery
1-3 p.m. — Lords Park Zoo — Admission details not specified — Explore the zoo's fascinating history while creating crafts inspired by its early animal residents.
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Breathing Techniques for Labor and Delivery
6-8 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Cost info not provided — Learn breathing, relaxation, and massage techniques for comfort during labor.
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