Anti-ICE rally organizers note recent increase in ICE detentions in Elgin March 24, 2026 at 1:02 p.m. The Elgin Area Rapid Response Team told rally attendees there's been a recent escalation in ICE detentions in the Elgin area.
Elgin police officer fired for social media post targeting undocumented immigrants March 20, 2026 at 4:42 p.m. Elgin police Officer Jason Lentz has been fired for an inflammatory social media message he posted about undocumented immigrants.
Plans for downtown East Dundee soundstage/bandshell being finalized March 19, 2026 at 2:49 p.m. Construction of a new state-of-the-art soundstage/bandshell in downtown East Dundee could start this fall.
‘Wyteria is Missing,’ new Elgin police podcast, delves into missing woman case from 1982 March 13, 2026 at 8:13 p.m. 'Wyteria is Missing,' a new Elgin Police Department podcast, explores the mystery of Wyteria Jones, who was last seen in 1982.
Gov’s plan to have state take over residential development has big problems, Elgin official says March 12, 2026 at 3:20 p.m. The governor's plan to have the state take over residential development could negatively impact Elgin’s neighborhoods, official says.
Carpentersville signs off on rezoning for new active senior apartment building March 12, 2026 at 2:37 p.m. Land rezoned for multifamily residential will be used for Starville Manor, a 3-story, 50-unit apartment building in Carpentersville.
Newly opened Elgin dog park a big hit with pooches and their owners March 10, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. Jack E. Cook Dog Park, which opened this month in Elgin, is proving to be a hit with pooches and their owners.
Elgin council making meetings more accessible to Hispanic residents March 5, 2026 at 2:26 p.m. Live Spanish translation of Elgin City Council meetings is being offered to make them more accessible to those not fluent in English.
Elgin cop awaiting disciplinary action for ICE social media post granted a disability pension March 2, 2026 at 10:20 p.m. Jason Lentz, the Elgin police officer awaiting discipline for an inflammatory social media post, receives disability pension.
Elgin council considering city ID, defense fund to help immigrant residents February 27, 2026 at 7:48 p.m. The Elgin City Council is debating ordinance to create a city ID program and a legal defense fund for immigrants detained by ICE.