Elgin News
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Voters can size up Sean Casten, Jeanne Ives in upcoming debates
Sep 19, 2020 7:12 PM - Congressional candidates Sean Casten and Jeanne Ives will participate in several upcoming debates, giving voters a chance to size them up for themselves rather than based on mud slung in ads. -
More Black blood donors needed for sickle cell patients
Sep 19, 2020 6:33 PM - One in 12 African Americans and one in 100 Latinos carry the trait for sickle cell disease -- a debilitating blood disorder treated by blood transfusions. Blood donors of the same racial/ethnic background make the best match. Yet, less than 5% of blood donors nationwide are Black.
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E-Learning Center Event to Help Churches Meet Families Needs
Sep 21, 2020 8:30 AM - On September 29, Crossroads Kids Club will host a first-of-its-kind digital event - a panel discussion focused on e-learning centers in church spaces. Over Zoom, church leaders will share their stories of establishing successful e-learning centers for children to complete their remote schoolwork with church support. They will discuss the details of planning and execution, as well as the challenges they overcame to faithfully serve their communities. The panel is open to all; pastors, parents and community members from around the country are encouraged to attend virtually to learn how to serve children and families in this unique way. -
Election officials: Kane County mail-in ballots, polling places will be safe and secure
Sep 20, 2020 8:59 AM - Face shields, masks, gowns and plenty of disinfectant will be available to Kane County election judges and voters who plan to cast their November ballots in person. There will also be three drop boxes for people who don't trust the mail. And that could be handy as nearly 90,000 voters have requested mail-in ballots. -
Dundee Library serves free cold suppers to kids on Tuesdays & ThursdaysSep 18, 2020 11:41 PM - The Dundee Library is hosting free cold suppers for all kids 18 years old and under every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
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ECC to host virtual commencement ceremony for spring 2020 graduates
Sep 18, 2020 10:35 PM - On Saturday, Sept. 26, Elgin Community College will host a virtual commencement ceremony to honor the spring 2020 graduates after postponing the originally planned in-person ceremonies in May. -
Violent crime prosecution sparks heated debate between Cook County state's attorney candidates
Sep 18, 2020 8:14 PM - The prosecution of violent crimes in Cook County sparked a lively debate between Cook County state's attorney candidates Kim Foxx, the Democratic incumbent, and Republican challenger Patrick O'Brien. -
Compassionate Dental Care in Lake in the Hills offers free dental care Sept. 25
Sep 18, 2020 5:19 PM - Dr. Tim Stirneman from Compassionate Dental Care in Lake in the Hills will host a "Dentistry from the Heart" event providing adults with free dental care on Friday, Sept. 25. -
Candidate forum Thursday for Fox, DuPage area state legislative candidatesSep 18, 2020 5:08 PM - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton will host a semi-virtual candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Moni's Soulfood Fiesta brings fusion of flavors to downtown Elgin
Sep 18, 2020 5:03 PM - After some difficult setbacks, Monique Howery held the grand opening of Moni's Soulfood Fiesta Friday in downtown Elgin.
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