Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chicago Bears player Daniel Hardy visited cancer patients at Advocate Sherman Hospital, offering support and gifting chemo care boxes. Daily Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One driver was killed and another critically injured in a collision between two semitrailer trucks in Dundee Township, with one truck not stopping at a stop sign. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A school bus driver from Elgin Area School District U-46 is charged with sexually abusing a preschool student on a bus, as shown by court records and surveillance video. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kane County to open new satellite offices in Elgin, enhancing access to county services for northern residents. Daily Herald
- ➤ Ricky Rivard, with a background in academia and the service industry, emphasizes communication skills, a commitment to mental health, budget responsibility, pedestrian safety, bipartisan cooperation, and climate action in his campaign for Kane County Board. Kane County Chronicle
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Community Piano Performance
Experience live piano music performed by dedicated volunteer community members in a welcoming library lobby setting.
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Nick Sanzeri Live at Moretti's Elgin
Experience an evening of live music with Nick Sanzeri at Moretti's Elgin, highlighting his unique sound and engaging performance.
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El Trote De Las Calacas 5K - The Skeleton Trot 5K: A Cultural Celebration
Celebrate Day of the Dead while participating in the inaugural El Trote De Las Calacas, a USATF certified 5K race and cultural festival complete with music, food, and festivities.
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Rehab Explorer Program for Future Physical Therapists
Learn about careers in physical therapy and the requirements for PT and PTA programs in a hands-on environment.
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Creative Poetry Writing Workshop
Experience the joy of poetry as poets share their work in a supportive atmosphere, guided by Elgin Poet Laureate Emeritus Gareth Mann.
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Donation Drop Event at Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue
Support local animal rescue efforts by donating essential pet food and participating in a sneaker recycling program.
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Acoustic Deficit Disorder Live Music Event at Moretti's Elgin
Experience a night of eclectic music blending Rock, Country, and Pop Classics with great food and drinks at Moretti's in Elgin.
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Weekly Fun Run at The Running Depot
Experience a vibrant community of runners of all ages and abilities at a weekly fun run featuring various distances and paces.
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Elgin Veterans Day Ceremony 2024
Celebrate and honor the sacrifices of veterans during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin.
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Weekly Donation Drop for Animal Rescue
Support local animals by donating pet food and participating in the sneaker recycling program at Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue.
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