Mussman-Sponsored Legislation Expanding Access to Life-Saving Treatment...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Legislation introduced by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, authorizing trained police officers, school bus drivers, college campuses, day care facilities and other high...
View ArticleDenny Diamond in Schaumburg June 8th
Holly Holy cow: close your eyes, and you'll swear you're at a Neil Diamond concert. Denny Diamond, one of the top Neil Diamond tribute artists in the country, is coming to Chandler's, along with his...
View ArticleLittle Angels is gearing up for the 29th Annual Pledge Run
Elgin, IL-With the sights and sounds of spring in the air, many begin tuning up their motorcycles in preparation for riding season. With bikes on the road, it is once again time for the Annual Little...
View ArticleWinger votes for human services stopgap. Still more work to do.
On Thursday, Rep. Christine Winger voted to provide stopgap funding in the amount of $700 million to Illinois' social service agencies. The measure passed overwhelmingly in both the House and Senate...
View ArticleElgin Chamber Brass brings a world class program on May 23rd
On Monday, May 23rd, Chamber Music on the Fox will present Elgin Chamber Brass in their debut concert at Judson University's Thulin Hall. Performing works by Ennio Morricone, Victor Ewald, Michael...
View ArticleAre You Prepared for Spring Pests? McCloud Services Advises Homeowners to...
Spring is here! And so are pests. McCloud Services, headquartered in South Elgin, Ill., is encouraging homeowners to be proactive and pest-proof in order to protect their home from an infestation this...
View ArticleMiniature horses brighten day - provide therapy - for Marklund students and...
Four miniature horses strolled the hallways of Marklund Day School and Marklund Philip Center recently, bringing looks of surprise and smiles to those they met. During their first visit to Marklund's...
View ArticlePalatine Mini Maker Faire at Quest Academy, May 21, 2016
Palatine, IL, May 21, 2016 --The Maker Faire is coming to Palatine! The Palatine Mini Maker Faire is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2016 on the campus of Quest Academy in Palatine. Hours are 10:00 am...
View ArticlePet food drive helps seniors feed their beloved pets
Visiting Angels of South Elgin collected over 450 lbs. of pet food for the RunFurShelter pet food drive. This is the third year Visiting Angels has been a collection site for donations. Bagged food,...
View ArticleSchool District 54 Early Learning Center receives Award of Excellence for the...
This month the District 54 Early Learning Center was recognized as one of three early childhood programs in the state of Illinois to receive the Award of Excellence for the Inclusion of Children with...
View ArticleHanover Township Mental Health Board awards emergency grants to area agencies
The Hanover Township Mental Health Board awarded $58,000 in emergency grants at their May 10 meeting. Children's Advocacy Center's Safe from the Start program received $25,000 in emergency funding in...
View ArticleDonate Blood - Save Lifes
Heartland Blood Centers has been quietly and competently handling the blood needs of local hospitals and creating unique partnerships and relationships with locals along the way. Did you know about an...
View ArticlePinspiring crafternoon at the Bartlett Library
On Saturday, May 14, patrons were able to get their crafty time in at the Bartlett Library with the program "Pinspiring Crafternoon." Patrons created three crafts found on Pinterest, and all the...
View ArticleCops take to Dunkin' Donuts rooftops May 20 for Special Olympics Illinois
For the 14th year in a row, hundreds of law enforcement officers from throughout the state will stake out Dunkin' Donuts rooftops to benefit Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 20, beginning at 5...
View ArticleYou Are the Featured Artist at the Annual Fine Line Arts Festival
Summer is the time to take in the occasional local outdoor art show and drool over work someone else made. However, at Fine Line Arts Festival you are the featured artist! Come join us for a two-day...
View ArticleECC proposes preliminary budget for 2016-17 academic year
Due to a lack of sufficient state funding, Elgin Community College officials are implementing substantial cost-saving measures to make up for a $2.7 million deficit. Officials are carefully examining...
View ArticleEthel Bartelt: ECC prepared me for a career
I started looking at Elgin Community College just a few years ago when our boys were getting ready for college. At that same time, I started looking into getting my associate degree of applied science...
View ArticleJose Francisco Ramirez: ECC helps make dreams come true
The life of each person continuously changes according to the environment in which he or she is evolving. From my point of view, each person's yearning of accomplishment will affect other lives in a...
View ArticleEmma Soroka: Best years of my life have been at ECC
I chose to start my college experience at Elgin Community College because I was completely directionless coming out of high school, and I was not particularly ready to leave home yet even though I...
View ArticleJuan Garcia: ECC provides excellent learning atmosphere
I chose Elgin Community College because I wanted to strengthen my learning foundation. I felt I was lacking a foundation, and I wanted a small classroom atmosphere so I could be connected with my...
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