Performer Sean Doherty to perform with ESO ensemble
Sean Doherty, a Hampshire native and New York-based performer, will perform romantic songs with an Elgin Symphony Orchestra ensemble at a Valentine’s Day dinner being held Saturday, Feb. 14, at Dunham Woods Riding Club in Wayne.
Doherty is an actor, singer and songwriter whose credits include the Off-Broadway hit “Teeth” and the national touring company of the Alanis Morrisette musical “Jagged Little Pill.” He also works at Ellen’s Stardust Diner in New York’s Times Square and will be seen in the upcoming film, “Spirit Tasting.”
Tickets for the event are $200 per person and can be purchased by calling 847-888-4000 or going to elginsymphony.org. For more information on Doherty, go to www.seanddoherty.com.
Gail Borden Public Library holding Ida B. Wells program
“Ida B. Wells: Light of Truth, Voice of Justice,” a program by Letra Bledsoe, will be presented from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Elgin’s Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave.
The talk will spotlight Wells’ groundbreaking journalism, anti-lynching activism, suffrage leadership and connection to Chicago’s South Side, according to the library’s website. From the creation of the Alpha Suffrage Club to the story of the Ida B. Wells Homes and the naming of Ida B. Wells Drive, Bledsoe will explore how Wells fought for justice on every front and the price she paid for it, the site said.
To register to attend, go to attend.gailborden.info/event/14544930.
More than 200 U-46 seniors named Illinois State Scholars
In recognition of their academic performance, 204 seniors at School District U-46’s five high schools have been designated Illinois State Scholars.
Students who receive the designation represent the top 10% of academic achievers among the class of 2026 in Illinois, according to a news release.
The U-46 honorees, who attend Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin, Bartlett and Streamwood high schools, were among about 16,500 students across the state selected by Illinois Student Assistance Commission based on a formula that includes ACT/SAT test scores, class rank or unweighted GPA and class size.
State scholars receive a certificate of achievement and a digital badge that can be displayed on social media platforms or online profiles, the release said.
For a list of the seniors who received the designation, go to u-46.org/resources/news-communications/news-details/~board/1-home-page-news/post/u-46-seniors-named-illinois-state-scholars.
Anderson Humane doing ‘60 Stories in 60 Days’ promotion
As Anderson Humane begins its 60th year, the organization has launched a new “60 Stories in 60 Days” storytelling initiative.
The South Elgin-based animal welfare nonprofit is collecting and sharing 60 or more personal stories about moments when Anderson Humane touched their lives or when they helped change the life of an animal, according to a news release.
“These stories are not just memories. They are the living proof of our mission in action,” Dean Daubert, president and CEO of Anderson Humane, said in the release.
Stories may be featured throughout the anniversary year on Anderson’s communication platforms. To submit a story, go to ahconnects.org.
Applications available to vote by mail in primary election
Applications to vote by mail in the primary election being held Tuesday, March 17, are available through the Kane County clerk’s office.
A form requesting a ballot is available online at clerk2.kanecountyil.gov/Elections. Ballots will be mailed to voters by Thursday, Feb. 5, and must be mailed back by Thursday, March 12.
More information on other things, including voter registration deadlines and early voting dates, is available at the same website.
