Elgin
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Upcoming debates set for 8th Congressional District primariesJan 16, 2026 1:08 pm - More debates are planned in the coming weeks for both the Democratic and Republican candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District seat.
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Seven Democratic candidates for 8th District congressional seat face off at forumJan 16, 2026 1:00 pm - Seven of the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi debated issues ranging from the economy to foreign policy at National India Hub in Schaumburg Thursday.
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Gowns for Good offers affordable bridal and prom dresses while supporting the communityJan 16, 2026 12:53 pm - Gowns for Good, dedicated to making formalwear accessible while giving back to the community, is hosting two events this winter: a Wedding Gown Sale at The Haight in Elgin, followed by a Prom Dress Sale at Hampshire High School.
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Replacement chosen for Kane County judge who’s retiringJan 16, 2026 9:19 am - Associate Kane County Judge Julia Yetter was chosen to be the at-large circuit judge in Kane County to fill a vacancy resulting from the impending retirement of Judge Kevin Busch on Jan. 29, the Illinois Supreme Court announced in a news release Thursday.
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Man charged with multiple firearm offenses in ElginJan 16, 2026 9:18 am - Jesus D. Ramos Pratz, 23, of Elgin, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly discharging a gun in Elgin Wednesday.
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Elgin Organ Tour date for Immanuel UCC Streamwood moved to AprilJan 15, 2026 9:34 pm - The Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour event scheduled for Jan. 18 in Streamwood has been rescheduled to April 19.
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‘Taking money and throwing it into a fire pit’: School districts struggling with property tax distribution delaysJan 15, 2026 7:45 pm - Several suburban school superintendents told the Cook County Board Thursday their districts are hurting financially because of delays in receiving revenue from property tax collections.
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Campaign launched to provide information on battery disposal sites, safetyJan 15, 2026 5:51 pm - In light of a new Illinois law expanding access to safely dispose of batteries, the National Waste & Recycling Foundation has launched a battery safety campaign to make it as easy as possible to find disposal sites.
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Investigation reveals several Cook County employees falsified PPP loan applicationsJan 15, 2026 5:46 pm - The Cook County Independent Inspector General has concluded investigations of 18 mostly former employees who were accused of violating county employment policies and some were found to have falsified federal documents to obtain Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling a combined $329,500.
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Hindu temple development in Elgin clears hurdle after zoning change approved by councilJan 15, 2026 3:31 pm - Despite objections from neighboring residents, Elgin City Council members have approved zoning changes that could allow a Hindu temple to be built on Elgin’s east side. But the proposed development still faces hurdles.