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Elgin
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
SHOP NEWS
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Practice Hour
Experience a supportive environment to boost your confidence in applying skills from your Spanish computer class with the assistance of a volunteer.
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El Mago Bilingual Magic Show
Experience a captivating bilingual magic show featuring El Mago, designed to entertain audiences of all ages.
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Volunteens Program for Grades 6-8
Engage with library projects and community service through this volunteer program tailored for middle school students.
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Free Orthopedic Clinic for Children by Elgin Elks
Experience a valuable opportunity for children's orthopedic assessments provided by the Elgin Elks Lodge in collaboration with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation.
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Community Piano Performance
Experience a delightful piano performance in the lobby, featuring talented volunteer community members.
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Diva Montell Solo Performance at Moretti's Elgin
Experience an engaging evening of live music featuring the talented Chicago area vocalist, Diva Montell, at Moretti's Elgin.
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Comic Book Mania - Superhero Storytime
Experience an exciting Superhero Storytime followed by a Meet & Greet with Batgirl, perfect for families and comic enthusiasts.
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Stone-A-Palooza: A Gem and Jewelry Event
Experience a one-day opportunity to explore and purchase cabochons and faceted gemstones from The Gem Shop at Fine Line Creative Arts Center.
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Community Piano Performance
Experience a delightful piano performance by volunteer community members in the lobby of the Gail Borden Public Library.
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St. Sophia Greek Food Festival
Experience a delightful array of authentic Greek cuisine including gyros, spanakopita, and baklava, alongside various food and drink vendors.
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