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Thursday, August 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy is hosting its fourth annual fashion show, dinner, and dance event on Sept. 21 to benefit the school.  Daily Herald
  • The 1212 Larkin affordable housing project in Elgin, transforming a former care center into a 48-unit community, earned a statewide preservation award for its impactful rehabilitation.  Daily Herald

CRIME NEWS

  • Bradley Runyan was arrested for shooting at a Bartlett home in May, charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm.  Daily Herald

HEALTH NEWS

  • Prime Healthcare plans to acquire nine Ascension hospitals in Illinois, enhancing their healthcare footprint with a focus on quality care and community support.  Daily Herald

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Suburban communities gear up with diverse beer festivals and events leading into Oktoberfest, featuring craft beers, food, and entertainment to support various local causes.  Daily Herald

EVENTS

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  • Scandinavian Day Festival 2024

    Celebrate the rich cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden with live entertainment, activities for children, vendors, and traditional Scandinavian food.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Elgin Genealogical Society Writers' Group

    Experience a supportive environment for sharing and developing family stories and histories with fellow writers.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Online or In-Person English Conversation Group

    Intermediate participants practice English conversations to gain confidence and improve pronunciation under the guidance of a Literacy Connection tutor.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Bookmobile Stop at South Elgin Branch

    Experience the convenience of the Bookmobile at the South Elgin branch, where you can check out books, DVDs, and hotspots while the library undergoes construction.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Elgin Men's Shed Gathering

    Experience a welcoming environment where older men can connect, share skills, and work on meaningful projects while fostering friendships and community engagement.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Creative Dot Art Project for Kids

    Experience a hands-on art project where children can unleash their creativity using a paper dot in KidSpace at the Gail Borden Public Library.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Gourmet Sandwich Pop-Up at Plank Road Tap Room

    Experience a delightful gourmet sandwich pop-up in the scenic beer garden on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • Creative Dot Exploration

    Experience a day of creativity and imagination by transforming paper dots into your artistic visions at the library.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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  • Creative Art Project with Paper Dots

    Experience a day of creativity as kids use paper dots to create their own unique art projects in KidSpace at the library.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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  • Volunteens for Grades 6-8

    Engage in community service by assisting the library with volunteer projects designed for students in grades 6-8.

    Tue, 9/17/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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