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Faeries festival enchants South Elgin with third annual celebration

Jul 25, 2026 4:53 pm - The vibrant sounds of electric harps from the Harp twins and Viking drums from the Volfgang twins filled the Faerie realm at Vasa Park in South Elgin during Saturday’s third annual Faeries of the Forest Festival.
1 killed, 2 others hospitalized after pre-dawn crash in Barrington Hills

By Marni Pyke
Jul 25, 2026 2:34 pm - Police said speed appeared to be a “contributing factor” in an early morning crash that killed a teenager and injured two other people Saturday in Barrington Hills.
‘When in doubt, stay out’: Experts warn about potential toxic algal blooms in local waters

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jul 25, 2026 12:15 pm - Local and state experts warn: Keep yourself and pets out of algae-laden waterways. because sometimes, where there is algae, there are also toxin-emitting bacteria.
‘Investing in an experience’: $5 million interior upgrades at Hawthorn mall part of broader reinvestment

By Mick Zawislak
Jul 25, 2026 8:00 am - As the sweeping redevelopment of the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills continues with new restaurants, luxury apartments and more, a $5 million investment inside the traditional mall is underway.
The Biz Week That Was: New cancer care center gains approval, massage parlor moratorium, and food truck race

Daily Herald report
Jul 25, 2026 7:19 am - Former Motorola building saved from demolition proposed for residential use in Schaumburg The residential conversion of the last Motorola office building left in Sch...
Geneva seeks community input with biking survey

By Kevin Stahr, City of Geneva
Jul 24, 2026 8:28 pm - Geneva's Bike & Pedestrian Committee is seeking feedback through an online survey as they reapply for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition from the League of American Bicyclists.
St. Charles church welcoming new rector

By Kathy Heikkinen, St. Charles Episcopal
Jul 24, 2026 6:50 pm - The Vestry of St. Charles Episcopal Church in St. Charles recently announced the calling of the Rev. Brian Petersen to be their new rector.
YWCA Elgin honors Betty Brown with Legacy Award at 125th Celebration

By Alana Freedman, YWCA Elgin
Jul 24, 2026 6:07 pm - Betty Brown will receive the Legacy Award at YWCA Elgin's 125th Celebration on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet in Elgin. She has been a longtime supporter and mentor for YWCA programs for decades.
DuPage County Fair draws on traditions

By John Starks
Jul 24, 2026 5:58 pm - Everything from farm animals on display to traditional carnival food to sheep herding demonstrations are at the DuPage County Fair through Sunday, July 26, in Wheaton.
Three Northwest suburban hospitals accused of not properly providing pricing information

By Russell Lissau
Jul 24, 2026 3:58 pm - Three behavioral health hospitals in the Northwest suburbs are among the medical facilities the Trump administration says have failed to provide the public with basic pricing information.

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