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Elgin police chief says changes needed to TRUST Act

Elgin police chief says changes needed to TRUST Act

Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley told community members at an immigration enforcement forum Wednesday that changes are needed to the Illinois TRUST Act to clear up ambiguities in the legislation.

 
‘It just hurts’: Community members express anger, fear and frustration over immigration enforcement in Elgin

‘It just hurts’: Community members express anger, fear and frustration over immigration enforcement in Elgin

Roughly 200 community members expressed anger, frustration and fear over federal immigration enforcement during a forum Wednesday night in Elgin.

 
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Elgin exploring MLK’s enduring legacy in four-part series

A series of four panel discussions will reflect on the continuing legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Jan. 14 in Elgin. They will explore King's significance as a theologian, civil rights leader, advocate of nonviolence, and voice against poverty.

 
Holiday gift opening brings joy to Marklund residents

Holiday gift opening brings joy to Marklund residents

Nearly 300 volunteers assisted Marklund residents in gift-opening, with visits from Santa, the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

 
Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee next stop on annual pipe organ tour

Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee next stop on annual pipe organ tour

The next two stops on the 2025-26 Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will feature performances at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee on Jan. 11 and Immanuel United Church of Christ in Streamwood on Jan. 18.

 
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Food drive launches MLK celebration in Elgin

Elgin’s citywide food drive is part of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The drive through Jan. 18 aims to collect food for local pantries and assist those relying on SNAP benefits, with schools focusing on different food items.

 
‘Freedom isn’t automatic’: Elgin to honor MLK’s legacy with annual prayer breakfast

‘Freedom isn’t automatic’: Elgin to honor MLK’s legacy with annual prayer breakfast

For the 41st year, community members in Elgin will meet to honor the spirit and memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual prayer breakfast Jan. 17 at Elgin Community College.

 
Best Bets: Elvis tribute artists honor The King, ESO performs Disney’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ score

Best Bets: Elvis tribute artists honor The King, ESO performs Disney’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ score

Suburban venues honor Elvis Presley, British-Asian comedian Paul Chowdhry makes his U.S. debut, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Point2PointProductions deliver a concert-style performance of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and more.

 
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Advocate Sherman Hospital heart patient unfurls Bear Down flag at Chicago Bears game

Advocate Sherman Hospital heart patient unfurls Bear Down flag at Chicago Bears game

Diana Esposito, a 72-year-old heart patient from Elgin, was recognized as the Chicago Bears' special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony Jan. 4, marking her recovery from a successful transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure at Advocate Sherman Hospital.

 
Geneva salon specializes in haircuts for kids with sensory challenges

Geneva salon specializes in haircuts for kids with sensory challenges

Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids is a Geneva salon specializing in haircuts for children with autism or who have sensory sensitivities.

 

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