Anderson seeking homes for cats, kittens displaced by flooding
Anderson Humane in South Elgin is seeking foster homes for the 30 cats and kittens it has taken in after the animals were displaced by serious flooding in Arkansas.
The Coalition of Animal Rescue Transporters coordinated the transport and medical care of the animals to South Elgin this week, a news release said.
“We are committed to ensuring that no animal is left behind in this crisis,” Alyssa Masten, Anderson’s intake and transportation manager, said in the release. “Our teams are working diligently to bring animals to safety, provide shelter and offer the support that overwhelmed facilities in Arkansas desperately need,”
The rescued animals will be placed in foster homes in preparation for adoption. Donations of supplies are sought in addition to foster families.
For more information, go to ahconnects.org/foster-2.
Grand opening planned for new KidSpace at Elgin library
Gail Borden Public Library District will hold a grand opening celebration for its reimagined KidSpace at the main branch library in downtown Elgin from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 13.
The event will feature a look at new play areas, a wand-making craft activity, a roving magician and a fairy tale character, live music, photo opportunities, giveaways, a diaper donation drive in the main lobby and diaper distribution in the main parking lot, according to the library’s website.
The renovation work at the 270 N. Grove Ave. library was funded by the Seigle Foundation, Consumers Credit Union, Gail Borden Public Library Foundation and Golden K Kiwanis Club. For more information, go to www.gailborden.info/kidspace.
U-46 Educational Foundation awards college scholarships
School District U-46 students were presented with money for college during the annual Superintendent’s Scholarship reception and awards ceremony held April 23 at the U-46 Welcome Center in Elgin.
Each scholarship recipient is a first-generation college-bound student who will receive a $2,000 scholarship from the U-46 Educational Foundation, according to a news release. This year’s scholarships were funded by a grant from the Seigle Foundation and donors that include KCT Credit Union, Studio GC, the Association of Elgin School Administrators, John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. and K12 Insight.
Among the schools scholarship recipients will be attending are Northwestern University, Stanford University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Wisconsin, Case Western Reserve University, Aurora University and DePaul University.
The recipients are:
Bartlett High School — Jatziry Alba, Anthony Corona, Kyle Depakakibo, Melani Flores, Shaila Ochoa, Sara Sulemanjee, Emilia Tredota.
Elgin High School — Brianna Calderon, Julissa Chavez, Damaris De Alba Valdivia, Gael Flores, Lesley Gonzalez, Alondra Lechuga-Pita, Anahi Melendez, Wilebaldo Modesto Hernandez, Eric Nazario, Guadalupe Rivera.
Larkin High School — Dayanara Aguilar, Lara Amaro, Andrea Jimenez.
South Elgin High School — Mackenzie Klinger, Oscar Miranda, Ayush Patel, Zuzanna Szelag.
Streamwood High School — Samantha Camarena, Jennifer Gaspar, Omar Lopez-Aguado, Leonor Nevarez, Sophie Saflarski, Juliana Solis.
Sherman Hospital scores an ‘A’ on public safety report card
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin received an “A” rating on the spring 2025 patient safety report card from the Leapfrog Group.
Leapfrog analysts used publicly available data to look at 22 different safety measures and assign grades based on how well hospitals are doing to protect patients from harm, according to an Advocate news release. Measurements included the hospital’s ability to prevent errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades are assigned to nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals across the nation twice a year.
Elgin’s other hospital, St. Joseph, received a “B” on Leapfrog’s spring report card and an “A” last fall.
For more information, go to www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.
Hanover Township offering stroke risk screenings in May
Hanover Township Office of Community Health is offering stroke risk assessment screenings for township residents during the month of May at the Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett.
The assessment is $10 and includes total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI screenings, according to a news release. Township nurses will review results and provide stroke prevention information. Appointments are recommended.
“Whether you are someone who has a family history of strokes, or if you’re concerned and simply looking to talk about stroke risk factors, we encourage you to take advantage of this service,” Director of Community Health Kristen Smith said in the release.
To schedule a screening, call 630-483-5665 or email health@hanover-township.org.
