Column: Aurora woman’s family history a labor of love for future generations By Denise Crosby April 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Marti Guarin, 84, wanted to get her family history written down, including the information about...
Elgin News Digest: Reading by the River set for Saturday; South Elgin cancels river cleanup event By Mike Danahey April 15, 2026 at 7:27 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
3 new principals, other promotions announced by District U-46 By Mike Danahey April 15, 2026 at 3:20 p.m. The District U-46 School Board has promoted of six employees to new administrative positions, including...
Column: Known as a selfless fighter, Ukrainian War humanitarian Rene Koehler of Oswego dies of cancer By Denise Crosby April 14, 2026 at 4:10 p.m. Rene Koehler, who filled a plane with desperately needed supplies and flew with them from...
Elgin News Digest: Disney musical being staged at Hemmens; ‘Which museum is which?’ program for seniors By Mike Danahey April 14, 2026 at 11:21 a.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Aurora employee rescues historic photos dating back to city’s founding: ‘Really precious stuff’ By R. Christian Smith April 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Historic photos of past Aurora mayors, which were thought destroyed during renovations at City Hall,...
Column: Greatest Generation deserves a salute for their World War II service By Tom Strong April 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Memories that I won't forget from conversations with World War II veterans will always be...
Column: Acclaimed new author and Waubonsie Valley grad to return to the community that shaped his story By Denise Crosby April 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. James Stewart III, a Waubonsie Valley High School graduate and author, will hold a reading,...
Elgin News Digest: Pickleball clinics at Rakow Center; Elgin tree bank planting program By Mike Danahey April 15, 2026 at 12:04 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
West Dundee police charge high school student in alleged senior prank at elementary school By Mike Danahey April 8, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. A high school student playing the senior assassin game in West Dundee on Tuesday afternoon...