Anti-ICE rally organizers note recent increase in ICE detentions in Elgin
The Elgin Area Rapid Response Team told rally attendees there's been a recent escalation in ICE detentions in the Elgin area.
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Elgin police officer fired for social media post targeting undocumented immigrants
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
The Elgin City Council is debating ordinance to create a city ID program and a legal defense fund for immigrants detained by ICE.