Herb Franks , who founded two banks, a prominent law firm and a Jewish congregation all while becoming an influential Democrat in the Republican stronghold McHenry County, has died.
Ten heirloom violins played by musicians before and during the Holocaust, instruments that symbolize the strength, resilience and hope of the Jewish people, are part of a traveling exhibit on display at Elgin’s Gail Borden Public Library.
Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein of Congregation Kneseth Israel in Elgin will be honored as part of a "Celebration of Service" recognizing rabbis, cantors for service to the Jewish community.
Congregation Kneseth Israel in a continuation of its 130th year, is delighted to celebrate the Jewish High Holy Days, beginning Sunday evening, Sept. 25. The theme for this year s season is "From Surviving to Thriving: Making Our Days Count."