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Round Lake Beach man, 56, identified as victim in fatal Elgin train crashNov 21, 2025 2:46 pm - Martin Martinez Jimenez, 56, was killed when the truck he was driving was hit by a Union Pacific locomotive in Elgin on Oct. 23. A recent NTSB report said he had little warning of the train before the collision.
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St. Charles library hosts EYSO Sterling Brass Quartet for holiday concertNov 21, 2025 12:40 pm - The St. Charles Public Library is hosting a free holiday concert featuring the Sterling Brass Quartet from the acclaimed Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holidays with six concertsNov 20, 2025 11:38 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is presenting six holiday concerts, including Brass & Percussion performances in St. Charles, Schaumburg, and Barrington featuring holiday favorites.
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‘I am not perfect’: District 220 school board finds member violated board policies in her statehouse campaignNov 20, 2025 5:11 pm - The Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board voted this week to accept an outside investigator's finding that board member Erin Chan Ding violated district policies by using school resources, property and social media for prohibited political campaign activities.
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Elgin’s holiday tree lands in downtown courtyardNov 20, 2025 4:39 pm - Elgin’s holiday tree made a move across town Thursday in preparation for the city’s annual tree-lighting ceremony next week.
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Elgin approves resolution banning immigration enforcement on city propertyNov 20, 2025 4:36 pm - The Elgin City Council gave final approval Wednesday to a resolution prohibiting city-owned properties from being used as a staging area, processing location, operations base or other support for immigration enforcement unless required by law or court order.
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District 300 updates boundaries for Jacobs, Hampshire schoolsNov 20, 2025 4:18 pm - Some Hampshire High School students will be moved to Jacobs High School in Algonquin in the next school year as part of attendance boundary changes approved by Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300.
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Student tours of Kane County companies aim to mold next generation of manufacturing leadersNov 20, 2025 2:32 pm - Molding the next generation of workforce leaders in manufacturing was the goal of a recent effort that brought high school students from several Kane County districts into local businesses for a ground-floor view of what they do and what jobs they provide.
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New commanding officers gearing up for first Christmas season with Elgin Salvation ArmyNov 19, 2025 4:13 pm - It’s the most wonderful and busiest time of year for the Salvation Army Elgin Corps as it prepares to help approximately 500 families in need during the holidays while focusing on its biggest fundraiser, with the annual Red Kettle campaign.