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Elgin Country Club Caddie Michael Thompson Wins Evans Scholarship

Michael Thompson, Elgin resident and senior at Burlington High School, has been awarded the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship, valued at over $100,000. Michael will attend … Read more ›

Health and fitness
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Make Safety a Priority as Temperatures Begin to Rise

With Memorial Day unofficially marking the start of summer, the season’s beautiful weather will draw many Chicagoans outside to parks, beaches, and patios. While summer … Read more ›

Business
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Sales Associates at RE/MAX Suburban, Glen Ellyn, Saluted for Success in 2011 Real Estate Sales

CHICAGO, May 24, 2012 — Sales associates at RE/MAX Suburban in Glen Ellyn, Ill., recently received special recognition from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois region for … Read more ›

Entertainment
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Why Should Kids Read Every Day? Let's Do the Math

Student A reads 20 minutes five nights every weekStudent B reads only 5 minutes a night (or not at all)20 minutes/night x 5 times each … Read more ›

Children and family
Photo Courtesy of Gregory Slayton
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Bobblehead Dad: Be a Better Dad Today

Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›

Sports
Participant competes in Valor Games Midwest archery.
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World Sport Chicago Hosts Second Annual Valor Games Midwest; Armed forces veterans also invited to career hiring event

American service members and veterans who are wounded, ill or injured — and wish to explore or compete in organized sports — will meet in … Read more ›

Seniors
Kolleen Rojas, middle, Community Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator, Salvation Army Golden Diners Senior Nutrition Program, accepts a check for $1,500 at the Alden of Waterford Advisory Board’s ‘Operation Feed Our Seniors’ charity event. Kolleen accepted the donation from Jessica Bannister, Special Projects Manager, and Rick Nicksic, Director, Education and Outreach, on behalf of Law ElderLaw and the Kane County Guardian’s Office Representatives.
From the community

Homebound Seniors Have Hope Thanks to Local Businesses

Thanks to a lot of generous donors, $5,388 was raised for the Salvation Army Golden Diners homebound nutrition program for seniors at “Operation Feed our … Read more ›

Business
Bill and Arlene Petersen, owners of Visiting Angels of South Elgin
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Visiting Angels of South Elgin Earns Home Care Pulse Certification

Visiting Angels Receives “Best of Home Care” Award South Elgin, May 23, 2012 – Visiting Angels today announced that it has been recognized with Home … Read more ›

Schools
Dr. William Clark Crothers has been announced as the incoming Interim President for Judson University, effective July 1.
From the community

Judson University Announces Dr. William Clark Crothers as Incoming Interim President

(Elgin, IL May 23, 2012) The Board of Trustees of Judson University is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. William Clark Crothers as Judson … Read more ›

Community service
Photo by Connie Calbeck, South Elgin.
From the community

Young Actors Collect Books for Chicago Area Children

On May 19 & 20, the Fox Valley Repertory Academy invited friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy a "tale as old as time!” Filled with … Read more ›