Elgin Schools
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Remembering those we’ve lost: Notable deaths across the suburbs in 2024Dec 27, 2024 3:04 pm - As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, we remember those we've lost this year in the suburbs. Educators, public servants, business leaders and philanthropists were among them, all leaving indelible marks through their accomplishments and dedication.
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Local artist’s legacy lives on: Water Street Studios hosts benefit exhibitDec 26, 2024 11:59 am - A collection of artwork by the late Ed Dlugopolski will be exhibited Jan. 10-12, with proceeds to benefit Water Street Studios. The Batavia artist headed the art department at Glenbard West for over 30 years.
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Basketball: Bartlett boys, South Elgin girls record UEC winsDec 20, 2024 11:36 pm - For three quarters, Dimitre Petrasiunas was a nonfactor for Bartlett. He scored 2 points in three quarters on 1-of-3 shooting. Petrasiunas saved his best for the final qu...
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‘Long overdue’: Plans revealed for Larkin High School’s new $11.8 million stadiumDec 19, 2024 12:04 pm - After decades of using another school's field, Larkin High School in Elgin will build its own $11.8 million stadium complex to host home games.
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Central High School Hall of Fame honoring two teams and eight alumniDec 11, 2024 3:36 pm - Central High School in Burlington is honoring exceptional alumni and teams with induction into the Hall of Fame with a Feb. 7 ceremony.
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‘I like where I am’: Thomas Jefferson Middle School teacher molding mathematical mindsDec 11, 2024 6:00 am - Emily Soenksen’s work has earned her high marks from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics.The council awarded her its 2024 Excellence in Middle School Mathematics Teaching Award.
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Kane County photography contest showcases student artistryDec 09, 2024 11:44 am - The Kane County Regional Office of Education is hosting a reception for its annual Student Photography Contest on Thursday, Dec. 12.
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‘They really got creative with the menu’: Elgin students compete to create burger for restaurantDec 06, 2024 6:51 pm - Elgin High School culinary students competed in a burger cook-off judged by the mayor and others Friday. Geraldo Depaz and Mario Perez won with their "Sweetness" burger featuring candied bacon and caramelized onions. It will appear on the Chicago Street Pour House menu starting in January.
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‘This should not have happened in the first place’: Student allowed to use accessible parking placard at high schoolDec 05, 2024 2:32 pm - The standoff between an Elgin family and Burlington-based Central Unit School District 301 over whether a student with an accessible parking placard can use it at his high school without a school parking pass is over.
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Dickens in Dundee to feature tree lightings, parade, living window displaysDec 02, 2024 12:31 pm - Kick off the Christmas season with Dickens in Dundee, now in its 37th year. The annual festival begins on Friday, Dec. 6, with tree lighting ceremonies in both villages.