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Thursday, May 26, 2022City of Elgin to Participate in National ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ Study
City of Elgin to participate in the national ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ study Ishti is performing in the Going Dutch Festival presented by Side Street Studio Arts at the Elgin Art Showcase. Photo by Roberto Martinez, 2017. Data collection for a most comprehensive study of the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture industry underwayElgin, IL - The City of Elgin is pleased to announce its
Wednesday, May 25, 2022Fox Valley Orthopedics Announces New CEO
Fox Valley Orthopedics is pleased to welcome John Brady, DHA, FACHE as their new chief executive officer. Brady is a senior healthcare leader with experience in change-management, service line leadership, strategic planning, operations, community and legislative advocacy, post-acute care, and a variety of other skills which have served to improve financial, operational, and market performance of the organizations where he has served. Most recently, Brady was the inaugural program director of the Master of
Monday, May 16, 2022Advanced Technology Designed For Digital Precision, Accuracy In Total Knee Replacement Is Available Now
To help keep pace with demand, Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) is now offering robotic-assisted knee replacement in their Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) by using a technology designed by VELYS™; The Robotic-Assisted Solution. FVO’s Joint Replacement Surgeon Kenneth Chakour, MD, is the first physician in the Illinois western suburbs to bring this technology to an ASC as an outpatient procedure.“Every knee is different, as is every patient requiring a knee replacement procedure,” said Dr. Chakour. “This robotic
Monday, May 16, 2022Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Announce 2022 Gold Award Girl Scouts and Scholarship Recipients at
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Announce 2022 Gold Award Girl Scouts and Scholarship Recipients at Annual Meeting Northern Illinois - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced the 2022 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts and scholarship recipients at its Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 30, at the NIU Barsema Alumni Visitors Center in DeKalb. Earning the Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Gold Award Girl Scouts are recognized leaders in their communities. As they partner
Friday, May 13, 2022Elgin YWCA recognizes 2022 Leader Luncheon recipients
Elgin YWCA recognizes 2022 Leader Luncheon recipients Over 350 community members attended the 38th annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards at The Seville in Streamwood on Thursday, May 12, 2022. As the luncheon began, Leader Luncheon general chair Jennifer Rakow expressed appreciation to the event’s major sponsors for their support with congratulations to past recipients and all 2022 nominees. Following an invocation by Captain Linnea Forney of the Salvation Army in Elgin, keynote speaker Sharon
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Elgin Area Leadership Academy hosts class of 2022 graduation ceremony
Eighteen members of the Elgin Area Leadership Academy (EALA) completed their classes with a final graduation ceremony held at Elgin Community College on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The graduation ceremony included a keynote address by Jennifer Rakow of IHC Construction Companies LLC in Elgin, who is an Elgin Community College District 509 Trustee and an EALA graduate alum, class of 2011. Graduates of this year’s, 2021-22, EALA program are: Sergio Anaya, Prairie Community Bank; Laura Bedolla, City of Elgin;
Tuesday, May 10, 2022ComEd/Exelon Racial Equity Capital Fund Update
Exelon-FUNDED $36 Million Racial equity Capital fund, administered by rockcreek, ACCEPTING applications from minority-Owned Businesses in SERVICE AREAS RockCreek-managed fund, in partnership with minority banks and community-based lending institutions, will provide needed capital to help minority-owned businesses grow, create jobs, and expand in underserved and under-resourced communities served by Exelon. Chicago, Ill. (May 4, 2022) – Exelon announced today that RockCreek, one of the world’s largest
Monday, May 09, 2022Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Announce Top 10 Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneurs for 2022
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Announce Top 10 Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneurs for 2022 Northern Illinois – From December 13, 2021–March 27, 2022, local Girl Scouts sold Girl Scout Cookies in innovative ways while dealing with unprecedented cookie inventory challenges. Girl Scouts sold cookies virtually on their cookie business websites, hosted pop-up cookie booths in their neighborhoods, worked with DoorDash through a new national partnership, and sold cookies safely in-person door-to-door or at
Monday, May 09, 2022Judson University Celebrates 188 Graduates During Spring Commencement 2022
Judson University Celebrates 188 Graduates During Spring Commencement 2022 (ELGIN, IL – May 7, 2022) Judson University celebrated188 graduates during the 87th commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7. Three-time Olympian Tracy Evans Land gave the keynote address to graduates in ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Herrick Chapel (1151 N. State St., Elgin). National Champion and Olympian Tracy Evans Land invited Judson’s graduates to create a masterpiece of their lives by focusing
Friday, May 06, 2022Illinois’ Earns Credit Upgrade from S&P: Illinois’ Sixth Credit Upgrade Under Gov. Pritzker
Illinois’ Earns Credit Upgrade from S&P: Illinois’ Sixth Credit Upgrade Under Gov. PritzkerTwo-Notch Upgrades from All Three Rating Agencies in Less than a Year SPRINGFIELD -- Governor JB Pritzker today applauded S&P Global Ratings’ upgrade of Illinois bonds. This latest action means that Illinois has now received two-notch bond rating upgrades from the three major credit rating agencies in the last year – a total of six upgrades in less than a year. This fiscal progress was attained due to strong fiscal
Thursday, May 05, 2022Gov. Pritzker Hails Two-Notch Bond Rating Upgrade From Fitch Ratings Illinois’ Fifth Ratings Upgrade in Less Than A Year
Fitch Cites “Fundamental Improvements in Illinois' Fiscal Resilience” in Upgrading State’s General Obligation Bonds and Build Illinois Bonds SPRINGFIELD -- Governor JB Pritzker hailed a two-notch bond rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings, Illinois’ fifth notch upwards in less than a year, saying it validated the strong and responsible fiscal management he’s implemented since taking office. The Fitch upgrade is the first for Illinois’ GO bonds since June 2000 and follows an upgrade by Moody’s Investor
Thursday, May 05, 2022U-46 to Recognize Top Two Percent of Graduating Seniors; ‘Accent on Achievement’ to be Awarded to St
U-46 to Recognize Top Two Percent of Graduating Seniors‘Accent on Achievement’ to be Awarded to Staff Nominated for Kane County Educator of the Year SOUTH ELGIN - The School District U-46 Board of Education Monday will host the Top Two Percent ceremony at South Elgin High School to honor the academic success and accomplishments of graduating seniors. The students are the top-achieving graduates from the District’s five comprehensive high schools and are featured on the U-46 website in the District’s
Wednesday, May 04, 2022Governor Pritzker Announces $250 Million in Grant Awards for Small Businesses
Back to Business program has awarded nearly 6,500 COVID-19 recovery grants to businesses in hard-hit sectors CHICAGO —During National Small Business Week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that the full $250 million in relief funds have been granted through the Back to Business (B2B) program. This concludes the program, providing nearly 6,500 grants to small businesses in over 475 cities and more than 90 counties across the state, with
Wednesday, May 04, 2022Are a Promissory Note and a Loan Agreement a Security under the IL Securities Law?
Banking and Business Monthly – April 2022 Steven A. Migala • Apr 25, 2022 Are a Promissory Note and a Loan Agreement a Security under the IL Securities Law? On April 15, 2022, the Illinois Appellate Court’s First District decided Dvorkin v. Soderquist, 2022 Ill. App. 201368 (Ill. App. Ct. 2022). The plaintiff in Dvorkin made several claims, but this article will focus on the appellate court’s decision that the trial court was correct in ruling that the promissory note and loan agreement at issue were not
Tuesday, May 03, 2022Registration is open for Elgin's Fourth of July Parade
Registration is open for Elgin's Fourth of July Parade Elgin, IL— The City of Elgin will host the 2022 Fourth of July Parade on Monday July 4. Parade registration is now open and will close on Friday, June 10 at 5:00 p.m. Groups interested in participating should register at cityofelgin.org/july4registration. Complimenting the Gail Borden Public Library's Wizard of Oz summer exhibit, this year's parade theme is “There’s no place like home." The parade will
Tuesday, May 03, 2022Alignment hosts Senior Job Fair for School District U-46 graduating students
Alignment hosts Senior Job Fair for School District U-46 graduating students As the school year comes to a close, students in the graduating classes have been working to solidify their post-secondary plans. Over 750 graduating students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) courses from School District U-46 attended a job fair hosted by Alignment Collaborative for Education on April 27 at South Elgin High School and on April 28 at Elgin High School. Career clusters highlighted at the job fair
Monday, May 02, 2022Hiring Your Minor Children For Summer Jobs
Hopp Accounting & Tax May 2022 News Update from www.hoppcpa.comMay 2022 Update - Hiring Your Minor Children For Summer Jobs & After Filing Your Taxes, What Records Can You Toss?Hiring Your Minor Children For Summer JobsIf you’re a business owner and you hire your children this summer, you can obtain tax breaks and other nontax benefits. The kids can gain on-the-job experience, save for college and learn how to manage money. And you may be able to:Shift some of your high-taxed income into tax-free or
Thursday, April 28, 2022ECKER CENTER SPRING FUNDRAISER “SELF CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH”
ECKER CENTER SPRING FUNDRAISER “SELF CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH” ELGIN, IL, April 2022 – Ecker Center for Behavioral Health will be offering the community a new means of supporting their cause this spring by kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with a virtual event themed “Self-Care for Mental Health.” There are a variety of ways in which supporters may participate in this event, as follows: Order a May Day Basket filled with fresh flowers and other goodies just in time for May Day.Join a Self-Care
Thursday, April 21, 2022The Wizard of Oz Educational Exhibit Opens April 29 at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N Grove,
FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD TO GAIL BORDEN LIBRARY THE WIZARD OF OZ CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITION IS Open April 29 – August 29! We’re off to see The Wizard of Oz, as Miami Children’s Museum and Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment launches a fun-filled educational exhibit based on the beloved movie classic at Gail Borden Library. Featuring an interactive fantasy-adventure that takes families and children somewhere over the rainbow, the Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibit will open April 29
Thursday, April 21, 2022Elgin Community College launching grant-funded recovery support specialist programs this fall
Elgin Community College launching grant-funded recovery support specialist programs this fall Elgin Community College is among a select few Illinois colleges to be awarded a state grant by the Illinois Department of Human Services to support a new program for Certified Recovery Support Specialists and Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, according to a news release from the college. The program will begin accepting applications this spring, with classes launching in the fall. ECC is one of only
Monday, April 18, 2022TraducciónNow Language Service Provider EARNS BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ACCREDITATION
TraducciónNow Language Service Provider EARNS BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ACCREDITATION Elgin, IL – April 9, 2022 - Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau is an honor not accorded to all businesses; because not all businesses meet eligibility standards. TraducciónNow Language Service Provider is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited Business. “Accreditation in the BBB is by invitation only” says Steve J. Bernas, president & CEO of the
Monday, April 18, 2022Elissa Kojzarek named national council’s Rising Star
Elissa Kojzarek named national council’s Rising Star ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Elissa Kojzarek, the communications and social media manager at Elgin Community College in Illinois, has been named the 2022 Rising Star by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR). The award recognizes an up-and-coming communication professional at a two-year college who has demonstrated creativity and ability in college marketing and public relations and shown evidence of a promising future in the
Monday, April 18, 2022Congress Eyes Further Retirement Savings Enhancements
Congress Eyes Further Retirement Savings Enhancements In 2019, the bipartisan Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) — the first significant legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 — became law. Now Congress appears ready to build on that law to further increase Americans’ retirement security. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act by a 414-5 vote. Also known as SECURE 2.0, the bill contains numerous provisions that —
Thursday, April 07, 2022School District U-46 Honors Five Healthcare Organizations for Work During Pandemic
School District U-46 Honors Five Healthcare Organizations for Work During Pandemic U-46 recognizes organizations as ‘Partners of the Year’ at Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce Event ELGIN - School District U-46 celebrated its valued relationships with five healthcare organizations — Greater Family Health, VNA Health Care, Advocate Health Care, Jewel-Osco, and Med-Call Healthcare — by recognizing them as U-46’s Business Partners of the Year at the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting. “These
Thursday, April 07, 2022Kane County Health Department Celebrates One Year Anniversary of IRIS
Kane County Health Department Celebrates One Year Anniversary of IRISApril 7, 2022- The Kane County Health Department’s (KCHD) Integrated Referral & Intake System (IRIS) celebrated its first year of providing Kane County individuals and families access to services they need. This free, web-based communication tool created by the University of Kansas helps organizations connect the families they serve to the right resources in the community, providing transparency to the organizations and a closed loop for
Wednesday, April 06, 2022Ukraine Relief Fund
Join KCT Credit Union, Selfreliance Foundation and Illinois Credit Union Foundation in support of the people of Ukraine. Donations will be collected in support of Selfreliance Foundation’s Ukraine Relief Fund. Donations can be made via PayPal, by mail or at any KCT branch location. KCT will also match total donations up to $10,000! Visit ukraine.kctcu.org to learn more and donate. Thank you for your support!
Wednesday, April 06, 2022Marklund looks to Expand in Elgin
The plan would involve demolishing the existing building and constructing a 15,800-square-foot facility. That would be about three times larger than the building already on the property. The new building would host a community day services program to provide vocational, daily living, social and technology skills training for up to 36 adults. It would also house a day school for up to 30 children with disabilities. The school would focus on helping the children gain independence and improve
Friday, April 01, 2022HIGHWAY 20 DESIGNATED AS MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY 20 DESIGNATED AS MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAYIllinois passes SJR 28 to honor Illinois’ Medal of Honor recipients Senate Joint Resolution 28 designating U.S. Highway 20 as Medal of Honor Highway unanimously passed today as Illinois joins the effort to rename the 3,365 miles of Highway 20 spanning the nation from the Pacific to Atlantic Oceans. “This partnership of states honoring their Medal of Honor recipients amplifies our deep appreciation and recognition of their heroism,” said IDVA Director Terry
Friday, April 01, 2022Following ICC Request, Largest Regulated Electric and Gas Utilities Offer Consumer Protections to Pr
Following ICC Request, Largest Regulated Electric and Gas Utilities Offer Consumer Protections to Prevent DisconnectionsChicago, IL - At the request of the ICC and consumer advocate groups, Illinois’ largest investor-owned electric and gas companies have agreed to make available more flexible, and generous deferred payment arrangements for low-income customers unable to pay utility bills fully or on time due to COVID 19 and inflation. Partners in this effort include the Office of the Illinois Attorney
Friday, March 25, 2022Elgin Symphony Orchestra announces 2022-23 season schedule
Elgin Symphony Orchestra announces 2022-23 season schedule New family-friendly pricing allows a family of 4 to attend for $40 (March 25, 2022 -- Elgin, Ill.) The award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) announced its 2022-23 season schedule at its Prelude Reception Thursday, March 24, at Highland Lofts in Elgin, Illinois. The ESO’s 73rd season is filled with masterpieces by both contemporary and historic composers, as well as holiday concerts. Tickets are now on sale at www.ElginSymphony.org, or
Friday, March 25, 2022Elgin Symphony Orchestra announces finalists in music director search
Elgin Symphony Orchestra announces finalists in music director search (March 25, 2022 -- Elgin, Ill.) Eight notable music conductors have been named finalists in the music director search by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. The two-year search process kicked off last year when Andrew Grams announced he would depart at the end of the 2020-21 season. The new music director will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. One of the finalists was a guest conductor in the ESO’s 2021-22 season.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022Illinois Department of Human Services Awards $4 Million in Grants to Support Students Preparing to B
Illinois Department of Human Services Awards $4 Million in Grants to Support Students Preparing to Become Behavioral Health WorkersCHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that it has awarded $4 million in grant funding to support the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Success program. The CRSS Success program prepares students for entry-level positions as behavioral health workers, specifically in the areas of mental health and substance use recovery. The program
Wednesday, March 02, 2022Judson Seeks Nominations for the 2022 Volunteer Service Award and Youth Award at Annual Community Pr
Judson Seeks Nominations for the 2022 Volunteer Service Award and Youth Award at Annual Community Prayer Breakfast (ELGIN, IL – March 2, 2022) Judson University is seeking nominations for the D. Ray Wilson Volunteer Service Award and the Bea Wilson Youth Service Award, which are presented each year at Judson University’s Community Prayer Breakfast. Both awards recognize candidates who have contributed to the greater good in the Fox Valley community by voluntarily serving others' physical,
Tuesday, March 01, 2022Coalition to Stop CPKC submits filing to block $31B rail merger as proposed
ITASCA, IL—A coalition of eight communities filed its Opening Comments and Request for Conditions to the Federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) in a continued quest to block, as proposed, a merger between the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, (CPKC) freight railroads today. Back in October of 2021, CPKC filed a merger application with the STB to create the only single-line rail network linking the U.S.—from Canada to Mexico. The $31B merger would go through the heart of the eight
Thursday, February 24, 2022City of Elgin launches community solar program
Community solar subscriptions now available to Elgin residents and small businessesElgin, IL - Elgin residents and small businesses can save money on electric bills and help develop the solar industry in Illinois thanks to a new City-sponsored community solar program. Community solar program subscribers receive credits on their ComEd accounts, reducing the energy supply charges on their monthly bills by $100 per year on average. There are no credit checks, enrollment fees or termination
Wednesday, January 26, 2022COMCAST RISE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN TO ALL WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES
In its first year alone, Comcast RISE has provided over $60 million in grants, marketing and technology services to support more than 6,700 small businesses owned by people of color in Comcast’s national footprint – including nearly 550 in the company’s Greater Chicago Region With the expansion to all women-owned small businesses, the program is on track to support 13,000 businesses by the end of 2022. CHICAGO (January 19, 2022) – Comcast announced today that its Comcast RISE program is open to all
Wednesday, January 12, 2022This Elgin-based business is hitting a milestone that most small businesses dream of accomplishing
Meet brothers Kurt (right) and Keith (left) Claussner of Modern Business Computing (MBC). This Elgin-based business is hitting a milestone that most small businesses dream of accomplishing! Owner Kurt Claussner founded Modern Business Computing (MBC) in 1992 with the concept when you consistently proving clients with quality products and dedicated service, they will come back time and time again. He was right. Not only did clients come back but MBC retained customers long-term AND obtained valuable
