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Seeing stars at the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame celebrated the induction of the Class of 2012 on April 19 at Pipers Banquet Hall in Aurora. It was a night to give recognition to talented individuals who have achieved national or international recognition in the arts. Murna …
Up on the Roof
Principal Brian Stark told students that if they raised enough funds for computer equipment at Coleman Elementary School in Elgin, then he would spend a day hanging out on the roof. Well, students at Coleman must like a challenge, because Stark ended up spending much …
Girl Scouts event offers insight into science careers
It’s not every Saturday a group of teenage girls has a chance to extract DNA from a piece of fruit. But at the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois “IMAGINE Your STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Future,” about three dozen students could do that and …
Comcast Cares Day comes to Little Angels in Elgin
On a recent Saturday, more than 125 volunteers from Comcast, along with Little Angels families and friends joined together for the 11th annual Comcast Cares Day at the Little Angels Center for Exceptional Care in Elgin. Allen Roscoe, Comcast Leadership Development and Comcast Cares Day …
St. Charles Borromeo assists Feeding God’s Children
HAMPSHIRE — For the past five years, the children of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Hampshire have been working together to help with the Feeding God’s Children outreach program. Assisted by staff members, and sponsored by the local Catholic Order of Foresters fraternal organization, …
St. Charles Singers offer soothing spring sounds
ST. CHARLES — The St. Charles Singers will conclude their 28th concert season this month when founder and artistic director Jeffrey Hunt leads the professional chamber choir in a program of soothing sounds for spring titled “Music for a While.” The St. Charles Singers will …
Veterans Memorial plan set for unveiling today in Elgin
Elgin: Veterans Park plan set for unveiling today The Elgin Veterans Memorial Park “Phase II” Committee, in cooperation with the city of Elgin, is announcing its campaign “Extending the Honor” to build a “Phase II” — or waterfront access — to the memorial. The unveiling …
Walk, organ concert at First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church will hold a 175th Anniversary Organ Concert and Heritage Walk on Sunday. The Heritage Walk will start at 1 p.m. and continue until 2:30 p.m. The church is at 216 E. Highland Ave. in downtown Elgin. The Organ Concert starts at …
South Elgin trivia game raises park funds
South Elgin: FUNdation FUNdraiser Trivia match The South Elgin Parks & Recreation FUNdation will host a Trivia Challenge on Friday at the South Elgin Lions Club, 500 Fulton St. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the trivia contest starting at 7 p.m. The proceeds will …
Central High graduate serves country, community
Cpl. Kristofer Pinto, a former Burlington resident who is serving as a motor transport dispatcher at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan, said that joining the U.S. Marines has proven to be a good decision. “When I talked to a motivating gunnery sergeant about joining the Marines, …
Sophia, Jacob most popular baby names of 2011
Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for boys for the 13th straight year. Isabella — which had been the top girl’s name for two years — dropped to second place in 2011, according to the list released Monday by the Social Security Administration. Emma, Olivia and Ava rounded out the top five. Rounding out the top five for boys: William, Jayden and Noah.
Provena Saint Joseph Hospital announces promotion
Elgin: Hospital appoints VP of strategy, operations Laurence Dry, vice president of support and ambulatory services, has been promoted to vice president of strategy and operations for Provena Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, announced Eugene J. McMahon, hospital president and CEO. Dry joined Provena Saint …
Elgin massage center focuses on total body wellness
Janet Gruenwald’s stressful job sometimes leaves her with soreness and tightness in her upper body, and a local massage therapist has been working with her to relieve the pain. Hands On Massage & Bodywork in Elgin is owned by Carol Hayes, who also counsels clients …
Flying cow part of this young artist’s portfolio
St. Charles artist Emily Grelck, 23, is the young artist who created the Flying Cow artwork that hangs in all seven area Colonial Café and Ice Cream restaurants. Grelck, who graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor of fine …
New bank manager at the Associated Bank Elgin branch
Elgin: Parthiv Patel branch leader at Associated Bank Parthiv Patel has been named senior bank manager for the Associated Bank Elgin branch located at 2001 W. Larkin Ave., Elgin. Patel is responsible for managing the overall operations of the branch while directing activities to help …
Nine Midwest food fests you don’t want to miss
From asparagus and morels to potatoes and pierogies, get a taste of the Midwest’s best food fests this spring and summer. These nine events will leave you hungry for more.