Elgin
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Democratic candidate for 3rd Congressional seat removed from ballotJan 07, 2026 3:19 pm - A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from March 17 primary ballots Wednesday because of petition problems.
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2025 biking highlights in Illinois: Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and path plansJan 07, 2026 1:08 pm - Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and plans for biking and pedestrian paths were among the cycling stories making headlines in Illinois in 2025.
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Holiday gift opening brings joy to Marklund residentsJan 07, 2026 12:22 pm - Nearly 300 volunteers assisted Marklund residents in gift-opening, with visits from Santa, the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who
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Fremd associate principal picked to lead Conant HighJan 07, 2026 10:22 am - Fremd High School Associate Principal Michael Smith will become principal of Conant High School in Hoffman Estates July 1.
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New year? Join ‘New Mind & Body’ events at Gail Borden LibraryJan 06, 2026 11:39 pm - Gail Borden Public Library is offering various wellness programs designed to help participants refresh and refocus for the new year.
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Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee next stop on annual pipe organ tourJan 06, 2026 11:16 pm - The next two stops on the 2025-26 Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will feature performances at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee on Jan. 11 and Immanuel United Church of Christ in Streamwood on Jan. 18.
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Food drive launches MLK celebration in ElginJan 06, 2026 10:52 pm - Elgin’s citywide food drive is part of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The drive through Jan. 18 aims to collect food for local pantries and assist those relying on SNAP benefits, with schools focusing on different food items.
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Cook County students get a crash course in elections before running the polls at their own schoolsJan 06, 2026 9:41 pm - Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is training high school students to serve as official election judges for an on-campus early voting day in late February.
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Polar-Palooza brings nature-inspired games and winter fun to Creek BendJan 06, 2026 9:39 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the community to Polar-Palooza on Jan. 17, featuring nature-inspired games, interactive learning stations, and crafts for all ages.
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Alexian Brothers labor and delivery unit shuts downJan 06, 2026 2:38 pm - After months of debate over the closure and a ruling by a state agency in favor of Ascension’s closing it down, the Alexian Brothers Medical Center’s labor and delivery unit in Elk Grove Village served its last patient Tuesday.