Friday, October 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Illinois firefighters, including a team from Elgin, deploy to Tallahassee to assist in Hurricane Milton relief efforts as part of an interstate mutual aid agreement. Daily Herald
- ➤ The Edward Schock Centre of Elgin will close for water line repairs on Oct. 14, affecting several programs and services. Daily Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in Elgin injured one person, wrecked two mobile homes, and caused over $110,000 in damages, with investigations hinting at an accidental cause. Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 16th annual Elgin Short Film Festival awarded top prizes to local and national filmmakers, with 'The Bullfighter' taking the first-place trophy and People's Choice Award. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Elgin is progressing as planned to replace all lead service lines by the new 2027 federal deadline, leveraging federal and state funds to support the $150 million project. Daily Herald
- ➤ Andrew Sosnowski, an attorney with a lengthy background in prosecution, is running for Kane County state's attorney, pledging to focus on combating crime and corruption through innovative strategies and community collaboration. Daily Herald
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Community Piano Performance
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Comic Book Mania - Superhero Storytime
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Stone-A-Palooza: A Gem and Jewelry Event
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Community Piano Performance
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St. Sophia Greek Food Festival
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