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Jon J. Duerr, namesake of South Elgin forest preserve, dies Conservationist Jon J. Duerr, for whom a South Elgin forest preserve was named, died Feb. 13 at the age of 81. Duerr served in various roles for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County over 19 years, including assistant superintendent, superintendent, director of field services and, from October 2002 through June 2004, executive ...

The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation awarded the Well Child Center in Elgin with a $20,000 grant as part of their annual Community Grants Program.

Miles Dill of South Elgin and Emma James of Genoa, both 14 years old, were the top runners at the second annual Running of the Elves 5K on Saturday, Dec. 2.

The CASA Kane County Holiday Giving Program focuses on ensuring that every child in the foster care system receives a special gift during the holiday season.

All parents and guardians are invited to participate in Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300s Effective Communication Survey.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin will be hosting a Hymn Sing on Sunday, Dec. 17.

In honor of National Wreaths Across America Day, True Patriots Care will place more than 1,000 wreaths on veterans graves in Dundee Township cemeteries. This is the first year that the organization participated in this national program.

As one of the busiest times of the year, theres no shortage of entertaining events happening across the suburbs, from Christmas at Cantigny to WinterFest to Brookfield Zoos Holiday Magic to Jane Lynchs "A Swingin Little Christmas" and more.

First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its next Hilltop Community Supper on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

During the annual Dickens in Dundee, the Dundee Township Lions Club hosted their annual Ron Rhoades Festival of Trees at Grafelman Park in West Dundee with 21 trees decorated in holiday themes.