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Elgin Senior Services held their second quinceañera event Wednesday, with a luncheon, music and a fashion show.

The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $20,000 in Emergency Funding at their July 11 meeting to Ecker Center for Behavioral Health to make repairs to their parking lot entrance at their Grandstand Office in Elgin.

There is no shortage of dog-friendly bar and restaurant patios in the suburbs to enjoy a cool drink and a meal with your pup. Some even offer menus for your furry friend.

Diners are more often finding surchages and service fees added to their restaurant checks. One local restaurateur says its to keep up with the rising costs of, well, everything.

Tremezzo dry gin is the new proprietary spirit at Grand Hotel Tremezzo that uses botanicals only found in Lake Como.

While most municipalities and park districts in the area use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers to maintain their recreational parks and natural areas, a few have gone organic.

The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin says its application for an $8 million grant with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for its rapid housing initiative was declined.

Elgin Area School District U-46 issues letters of intent on two properties in Elgin that could be used for future schools.

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital is proud to announce the 75th anniversary of its Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC), the oldest VA treatment facility for visually impaired Veterans and perfecter of the long white cane used worldwide.

The Donor Club of Elgin has announced their annual book review and luncheon. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Elgin Country Club.