After 14-year break, Puerto Rican fest makes Elgin comeback Saturday
An event celebrating Puerto Rican music, food and culture returns to Elgin after a 14-year hiatus. It's new name is BoricuaFest.
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Dundee Township trying to halt e-vehicles illegally using trails
Dundee Township's ban on e-vehicles hasn't stopped people from illegally using them on their nature trails, one official says.
D300 wants tax hike to fund $355M in school improvements, new training center
School District 300 will seek voter approval of a $355.5 million bond referendum in November to fund building improvements, center.
Developer seeks data center review despite South Elgin board opposition
The South Elgin Data Center developer is moving forward with project plans despite village board members saying they would not OK it.
South Elgin trustees make it clear they don’t support data center plan
A developer can submit plans for data center at Kenyon Road/Route 25 but it's unlikely to win South Elgin board OK, trustees said.
Opponents readying to fight proposed South Elgin data center
A data center proposal is headed to the South Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission for review; opponents are gearing up for a fight.
Elgin smoke shop seeks to add liquor to their inventory after THC ban
An Elgin smoke shop wants city OK to sell packaged liquor after sales dropped 40% with the city's ban on THC-derivative products.
Community rallies around Elgin restaurateur following storm disaster
When a violent storm forces the cancellation of Elgin's July 4 fest, the owner of Street Food Kingz seeks help via social media.
Elgin to alert public early to coming rules governing e-bikes
A law regulating devices like e-bikes takes effect Jan. 1 but Elgin officials are starting a media campaign now to let residents know.
Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they’re running for Elgin mayor in 2027
Elgin City Council members Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they'll be candidates for mayor in the city's next's municipal election.