ECC board approves three-year contract with support staff union
The Community College District 509 Board of Trustees approved a new three-year contract agreement with the Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) at a December 20 Special...
View ArticlePUBLIC NOTICE: Magnet Recognition Program® Site Visit Coming to Advocate...
Advocate Sherman Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 2012 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In February,...
View ArticleECC named a 2018 Military Friendly® School
Elgin Community College has been named a 2018 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media. Now in its 16th year, the Military Friendly® Schools list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and...
View ArticleLocal Winery Employees Donate Over $20K To Local Charities
Kicking off its fourth year of generosity, the staff at Lynfred Winery are looking forward to breaking their new record of $21,553 raised in a year for 14 of their favorite local charities (doubling...
View ArticleSignal Hill, NSDAR, Barrington Chapter Donates to Local Groups at Year End
Members of Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, of Barrington recently completed their 2017 charitable year of giving to local area recipients. Over the course of the year, Signal Hill distributed over $15,000...
View ArticleDistrict 54 Open Enrollment Fair scheduled for January 24
A goal of the School District 54 Board of Education is to provide options for parents in the selection of their child's school. In addition to the neighborhood school, School District 54 has developed...
View ArticleECC invites community to provide feedback on nursing program at Feb. 21 meeting
Elgin Community College will host an on-site review meeting for continuing accreditation of its Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing...
View ArticleBe a Hero: Mentor a Child at the Bridge Youth and Family Services
An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, for individuals interested in learning more about becoming a mentor. -----------The Bridge Youth and Family Services in Palatine...
View ArticleElgin Community College announces 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Elgin Community College proudly announces its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award winners, Ronald Krivosik and Julie Lichtenberg. The winners will be recognized during the Elgin Community College...
View ArticleHoffman Estates Park District Offers Free Taste of Preschool
Parents with children from age 27 months to 4 years old are invited to explore options for preschool for the 2018-2019 school year. The Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) offers parents a chance...
View ArticleApplications for senior property tax exemptions mailed
Hanover Township residents 65 years of age or older should receive renewal forms for senior citizen property tax exemptions the week of January 8, and will have until February 7 to complete them....
View ArticleWriters Welcome to Participate in Free Synopsis Workshop
A free workshop from the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Chicago Chapter will cover the challenging task of summarizing a book. "Creating the Dreaded Synopsis" will take place from 6:30-8:30...
View ArticleTravel expert Rick Steves presents 'Travel as a Political Act' on Feb. 9 at...
On February 9, travel expert Rick Steves, best known as the host of the acclaimed PBS television series Rick Steves' Europe and the author of several bestselling guidebooks, will present Travel as a...
View ArticleDistrict 54 receives its 21st Meritorious Budget Award
For the 21st year in a row, School District 54 has received a Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International for its 2017-18 annual budget. The...
View ArticleAdvances in Screening and Treatment Cuts Breast Cancer Deaths into Half
Good News: Screening,Treatment advances are producing good results in Breast Cancer. Screening rate is now close to 90% for Breast Cancer.Unfortunately CDC goal of 80% Screening in Colon-Rectal Cancer...
View ArticleOnly The Finest Dining at The Springs
"The food has surprised the daylights out of me. I feel like I'm at a fancy restaurant," said Ruth Ann Gorup. A Naperville resident, Gorup is a rehabilitation guest recovering from surgery at The...
View ArticleDistrict 54 recognized as model Professional Learning Community
School District 54 has been recognized as a model Professional Learning Community (PLC) for its sustained success in raising student achievement. PLCs are schools and districts in which educators...
View ArticleElected Officials to Hear About Issues Essential to Older Adults at Events...
Federal budget issues, changes to the Affordable Care Act, simplifying Medicare Part B enrollment, Illinois budget issues, Adult Protective Services, Cook County budget issues and other topics...
View ArticleDirksen donates toys to Alexian Brothers
Last month the student ambassadors at Dirksen organized a toy drive for Alexian Brothers Women and Children's Hospital, creating posters to encourage students to bring a toy to brighten the holidays...
View ArticleNearly 450 pianists to perform at ECC during American Grands XXIII on Jan. 27
Nearly 450 pianists of all ages and skill levels will perform during American Grands XXIII on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Elgin Community College Arts Center. The "piano event of the year" will be held...
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