Elgin
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Elgin Community College to host public job fair on Oct. 20Oct 09, 2026 1:49 pm - Elgin Community College will host its Fall 2026 Job Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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In 3rd Congressional District, Ramirez and Oakley find some common ground on health careOct 09, 2026 12:01 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez and Republican challenger Angel Oakley both support universal health care for Americans — but to different degrees.
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U-46 Magnet Academies earn national recognition for helping students turn passions into careersOct 08, 2026 10:36 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46's five Magnet Academies recently received national recognition, with four schools named "Nationally Certified Demonstration Schools" by Magnet Schools of America. Registration is open through Oct. 31.
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Kane County arrests man on cocaine, meth, fentanyl delivery chargesOct 08, 2026 5:22 pm - A Minnesota man has been arrested in Kane County on charges of dealing drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl.
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Elgin commission rejects proposal for 7 Brew Coffee on Summit StreetOct 08, 2026 3:09 pm - Elgin Planning and Zoning commissioners rejected a bid from a developer to bring a 7 Brew Coffee to Summit Street, citing concerns about the high traffic volume the popular drive-through coffee shop creates and whether the neighborhood could handle it.
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Village Theatre Guild opens 63rd season with ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’Oct 08, 2026 3:03 pm - Village Theatre Guild launches its 63rd season with “Tiny Beautiful Things,” an adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s book running Oct. 16 to Nov. 7. The play explores real-life stories of love, loss, and human resilience through intimate dialogue and raw emotions.
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‘So much heart and soul’: Elgin native brings world premiere of ‘The Years Between Us’ play to The Lodge in ElginOct 08, 2026 12:09 pm - Elgin resident Jonathan James says the cast of “The Years Between Us” is the best he has ever worked with. “They are so committed and talented,” said James, who is the executive producer of the play that’s premiering Oct. 15-18 at The Lodge in Elgin.
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Preckwinkle proposes stop-gap fixes, shrinking budget to address Cook County’s $550M shortfallOct 08, 2026 11:57 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will propose “sweeping the cupboards bare” to close a projected $550 million budget gap for next year, she told reporters Wednesday.
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Lewis, Bodie running for Kane County Board District 3 seat in Nov. 3 electionOct 07, 2026 4:45 pm - The race for the Kane County Board District 3 seat in the Nov. 3 election is between incumbent Democrat Anita Lewis and challenger Guy Bodie, who is running as an independent. There is no Republican candidate on the ballot in District 3.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 07, 2026 1:59 pm - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.