East Dundee’s St. Patrick’s Day parade comes early this year and it’s packed with entertainment By Mike Danahey March 3, 2026 at 3:03 p.m. In order to secure more entertainment, East Dundee's Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade...
Elgin News Digest: Elgin chamber honors volunteers, businesses; Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Center By Mike Danahey March 3, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
South Elgin to seek state EPA loan for water treatment plant upgrades By Mike Danahey March 3, 2026 at 11:49 a.m. South Elgin is applying for a $7.5 million low-interest state loan to fund Spring Street...
Elgin cop awaiting disciplinary action for ICE social media post granted a disability pension By Gloria Casas March 2, 2026 at 10:20 p.m. Jason Lentz, the Elgin police officer awaiting discipline for an inflammatory social media post, receives...
Elgin council considering city ID, defense fund to help immigrant residents By Gloria Casas February 27, 2026 at 7:48 p.m. The Elgin City Council is debating ordinance to create a city ID program and a...
Carpentersville revamps business webpage to entice new economic development By Gloria Casas February 27, 2026 at 4:12 p.m. A revamped "business" webpage is giving Carpentersville an online presence officials hope will be a...
Elgin News Digest: Cinderella’s Closet sale set for March 7-8; Elgin police to hold business chats in March By Mike Danahey February 27, 2026 at 3:46 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
$2M in federal funding awarded to ECC’s new Manufacturing and Technology Center By Mike Danahey February 27, 2026 at 3:22 p.m. Elgin Community College will use $2 million in federal funding to buy equipment for new...
Elgin’s ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect in June 2027 By Gloria Casas February 26, 2026 at 3:17 p.m. The Elgin City Council has ruled that single-use plastic bags will be banned at large...
Elgin News Digest: Polar Plunges planned for Special Olympics; ECC holding discussion on human trafficking By Mike Danahey February 26, 2026 at 2:29 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.