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In support of the Kane County Health Department, the Kane County Sheriffs Office is now providing COVID-19 vaccinations at its facility to law enforcement countywide, and they are beginning vaccinations of judges, states attorneys, and public defenders.

Literacy DuPage tutors and student win Spotlight on Literacy Awards   Updated 2/9/2021 12:17 PM Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White recently announced the winners of the 2020 Spotlight on Literacy Awards, which recognize participants in Illinois literacy programs. Literacy DuPage, one of the states largest volunteer tutor literacy organizations, is proud that one of its students received the Spotlight on Achievement Award and two volunteer tutors accepted the ...

Finish Line Grant helps Harper student facing hardship Harper College student Katie Ruiz of Barrington and her son, Dante. Courtesy of Harper College   Harper College student Katie Ruiz has been the epitome of perseverance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, Katie was hospitalized for an illness but managed to stay on top of her assignments with the help of her teachers. Then, like millions of Americans, both she and her husband, Jorge, who also attends Harper, were ...

GLMV Virtual Gala offers comedy, diamond raffle and more Feb. 18 The GLMV 2021 Gala will feature a live virtual comedy show with comedian Prateek Srivastava, sponsored by Improv Playhouse. Courtesy of Carol Levin   Updated 2/8/2021 12:01 PM Join in for some laughs and celebrate the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills business community at the GLMV Chamber of Commerce Virtual Gala at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, via Zoom. The gala will feature a live virtual comedy show...

Chicago native and #1 Billboard Gospel artist, Jonathan McReynolds, will take the virtual stage on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. and for an encore Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. to lift up audiences at the free 37th Annual Salute to Gospel Music Program hosted by College of Lake County.

Glenbard Parent Series in Spanish event to feature advice on teen behavior, health   Posted2/8/2021 12:36 PM B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee and GPS: Glenbard Parent Series in Spanish will present "Teen Health Update" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, as a webinar. Go to glenbardgps.org for the link. Questions may be submitted to susanna_melon@glenbard.org prior to the event. This webinar will be presented in Spanish only.   Adolescence is a critical transitional peri...

The Elgin Community College Arts Centers #MakeArtAlways Virtual Performance Season continues with Brazilian guitar virtuoso Diego Figueiredo on Feb. 12, "How Sweet It Is! Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor" on Feb. 14, and "Signed, Sealed & Delivered" on Feb. 26.

AID offers Street Outreach Program for the homeless   Posted2/8/2021 11:13 AM The Association for Individual Development Street Outreach Program supports individuals experiencing homelessness by encouraging engagement with appropriate mental health services. The goal of this program is to reduce inappropriate use of emergency services and support individuals with mental health needs.   The level of engagement and length of service will depend on each individuals needs. It is eligibl...

  Updated 2/8/2021 10:59 AM Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, Greater Elgin Family Care Center will begin vaccinating existing center patients eligible under phase 1A and 1B at various Health Center locations. As a part of a coordinated effort with various counties including Cook, DeKalb, Kane and McHenry, Greater Elgin Family Care Center anticipates a sufficient supply of vaccines to begin offering the Moderna vaccine to eligible individuals. Greater Elgin Family Care Center has engaged in an essenti...

Webinar to teach small businesses how to secure financial aid   Updated 2/8/2021 11:11 AM Small businesses facing financial losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are invited to join a webinar sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, to get help applying for financial aid. "With the vaccine distribution process now underway, theres a light at the end of the tunnel, but many small businesses are still feeling the pressure of the pandemic," Murphy said...