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Roughly 2,700 eighth-graders and teachers in Elgin Area Unit District 46 descended on the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates Thursday for Explore 2022. The annual expo introduces students to various career paths and demonstrates the connection between academic curriculum and future careers.

From its initial launch nearly six months ago, the newly created Womens Leadership Circle of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce has created a successful casual and informative forum for women members of the chamber.

Three of Elgin Area School District U-46s specialized academies have been recognized as nationally certified magnet schools. All five U-46 academies will be hosting open houses throughout October.

Expanding on its commitment to support secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities as well as technical and vocational programs, Nicor Gas is announcing $100,000 in funding to support education and career readiness grants.

The Seigle Foundation recently announced the award of $193,000 in grants to the eight local organizations.

Over 30 counselors from all five Elgin Area School District U-46 high schools experienced their own career exploration day at two local businesses, Elgin Sweeper in Elgin and Hoffer Plastics in South Elgin, and the career and technical education labs at Elgin and South Elgin high schools on Friday, Jan. 28.

Maha Ayesh of Lombard is the first in her extended Palestinian American family to become a police officer, joining the Bartlett Police Department last October. She also is the suburbs first Muslim female police officer who wears a hijab -- an Islamic head covering.

October is Manufacturing Month which celebrates and brings awareness of manufacturing to students, parents, people thinking about careers in manufacturing, the public, and educators. "Elgin has traditionally been a center for manufacturing making everything from street sweepers to ball bearings," says Carol Gieske, Elgin Area Chamber president. "The manufacturing sector in Elgin is one of the largest sectors of the economy and employs thousands of people in positions that require ...

More than 2,500 eighth-graders and teachers in Elgin Area School District U-46 will participate on Thursday, Oct. 7, in a virtual version of "Explore 2021." The districts annual expo is designed to expose students to various careers and demonstrate the connection between academic curriculum and future careers.

The Elgin Kiwanis Clubs annual Peanut Days returns on Friday, Sept. 24. Proceeds from the fundraiser support nonprofits that serve area children and families.