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.
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Carpentersville revamps business webpage to entice new economic development
A revamped "business" webpage is giving Carpentersville an online presence officials hope will be a boon for economic development.
Elgin’s ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect in June 2027
The Elgin City Council has ruled that single-use plastic bags will be banned at large retail stores in Elgin starting in June 2027.
Nonprofit donating defibrillator to East Dundee Depot in Huntley man’s memory
Andrew’s Assist, a Huntley-based nonprofit named for 22-year-old Andrew Fulcer, is donating an AED to The Depot in East Dundee.
Firm hired to oversee $35 million renovation, expansion of Carpentersville Village Hall, police station
Carpentersville has hired a firm to carry out the $35 million renovation and expansion of its village hall and police station.
Body of Elgin man missing since November found near Fox River dam in South Elgin
The body of Elgin resident Ulises “Miguel” Segura Dorantes was pulled from the Fox River Tuesday near the South Elgin dam.
Elgin council wants more retailer input before voting on plastic bag ban
The Elgin City Council has deferred more discussion on an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags to get more business feedback.
Vow renewal celebrates eight couples and 400-plus years of marriage: ‘We do everything for each other’
A ceremony at which 8 longtime married couples renewed their wedding vows was held Thursday at Hearthwood Senior Living in Bartlett.
Elgin on board to provide $1.7M in TIF money for historic building renovation
Historic downtown Elgin building to be converted into apartments and commercial space with the help of $1.7 million in TIF money.
Indian fusion restaurant/banquet hall proposed for old Golden Corral in Elgin
The owner of the vacant Golden Corral in Elgin needs city permission to remodel it for an Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall.