Elgin-Area Unit 46 School Board Election Coverage | Daily Herald Election News and Information

In her blood: Elgin High School alum Suzanne Johnson officially named U-46's superintendent

May 24, 2023 9:05 AM - Elgin Area School District U-46's new superintendent not only started her education career in the district. She's also an Elgin High School alum.

Site for a school? U-46 looking at former Sherman Hospital campus

Elgin Area School District U-46 is looking at the potential purchase of the former Sherman Hospital campus north of downtown Elgin. Board members approved a nonbinding letter of intent on the property to allow for additional review.

By Alicia Fabbre

May 18, 2023 8:22 PM - Elgin Area School District U-46 officials are considering the purchase of the former Sherman Hospital property.

'He helps us a lot': Elgin principal focuses on giving students opportunities

Marc Spacone, principal at Larsen Middle School in Elgin, speaks with Julian Velazquez, a seventh grader. "He's very nice," Velazquez said. "He helps us a lot ... we can always go to him and he will help us."

By Alicia Fabbre

May 11, 2023 11:42 AM - Larsen Middle School Principal Marc Spacone works to make sure students have what they need to be successful.

Suburban Mosaic: Leaders say Muslim Americans are gaining political clout

By Madhu Krishnamurthy

May 7, 2023 11:10 PM - Dozens of newly elected Muslim American candidates gathered Saturday at Reza's Restaurant in Oak Brook to mark their historic wins to a variety of local-, county- and state-level offices.

Child pornography charges against Bartlett High coach dropped

By Susan Sarkauskas

May 3, 2023 1:48 PM - Child pornography charges have been dropped for a former Bartlett High volleyball coach.

Deaf Elgin teen aims to showcase possibilities over limitations in Bartlett High School musical

Jon Thompson, a freshman at Bartlett High School who is deaf, poses for a selfie with his former elementary school teacher, Zainab Sheth, after a school performance Friday of "The Sound of Music."

By Alicia Fabbre

Apr 28, 2023 9:30 PM - Jon Thompson, a Bartlett High School freshman, is hoping his small role in his school's musical makes a big impact. The Elgin teen has a form of Usher's Syndrome; he is profoundly deaf, has limited peripheral vision and uses a cane to navigate the hallways at school.

Neighbors in the news: Glenview park commissioner reelected to state board

Bill Casey, Glenview Park District Commissioner and Illinois Associations of Park Districts' vice chairman.

By Norrine Twohey

Apr 12, 2023 1:59 PM - Bill Casey, commissioner of the Glenview Park District, was reelected vice chairman of the Illinois Association of Park Districts' (IAPD) board of trustees.

U-46, Sugar Grove Library requests are approved, but Kane County voters reject other ballot measures

McKinley Elementary School is one of several schools in Elgin Area Unit District 46 that will be rebuilt.

By Susan Sarkauskas

Apr 5, 2023 7:13 PM - Elgin District U-46 won permission to replace five schools, and the Sugar Grove Public Library finally received permission to increase its operating taxes. But voters in 3 other Kane County school districts shot down requests to borrow money for building projects, as well as a police station and a park center.

Voters back incumbents for U-46 school board

By Alicia Fabbre

Apr 5, 2023 4:02 PM - Unofficial vote totals showed an early lead for Elgin Area School District U-46 incumbents Susan Kerr, current school board president, Kate Thommes, and newcomers Chanda Schwartz and Samreen Khan.

Maureen Morris: 2023 candidate for Elgin Area School District U-46 board

Mar 16, 2023 2:45 PM - Maureen Morris is one of six candidates vying for four, 4-year seats on the Elgin Area School District U-46 board in the April 4 consolidated election. The candidates are: incumbents Susan E. Kerr and Kathleen "Kate" Thommes; and challengers Samreen Khan, Heather LH Manzella, Maureen Morris, and Chanda Schwartz.

Samreen Khan: 2023 candidate for Elgin Area School District U-46 board

Mar 14, 2023 4:18 PM - Samreen Khan is one of six candidates vying for four, 4-year seats on the Elgin Area School District U-46 board in the April 4 consolidated election.

Susan E. Kerr: 2023 candidate for Elgin Area School District U-46 board

Mar 14, 2023 4:18 PM - Susan E. Kerr is one of six candidates vying for four, 4-year seats on the Elgin Area School District U-46 board in the April 4 consolidated election.

Heather LH Manzella: 2023 candidate for Elgin Area School District U-46 board

Mar 14, 2023 4:18 PM - Heather LH Manzella is one of six candidates vying for four, 4-year seats on the Elgin Area School District U-46 board in the April 4 consolidated election.

Chanda Schwartz: 2023 candidate for Elgin Area School District U-46 board

Mar 14, 2023 4:18 PM - Chanda Schwartz is one of six candidates vying for four, 4-year seats on the Elgin Area School District U-46 board in the April 4 consolidated election.

Kathleen "Kate" Thommes: 2023 candidate for Elgin Area School District U-46 board

Mar 14, 2023 4:18 PM - Kathleen "Kate" Thommes is one of six candidates vying for four, 4-year seats on the Elgin Area School District U-46 board in the April 4 consolidated election.

U-46 superintendent search to focus on in-house candidates

By Alicia Fabbre

Mar 14, 2023 12:30 PM - Elgin Area School District U-46 school board members hope to find their next superintendent among the district's own ranks.

Finalists from 5 high schools to compete in annual U-46 TalentFest

Junior Wendy Hernandez and senior Jonathan Miranda perform a Mexican folklore dance to "El Huarachazo de Sonora" during the Elgin High School talent show on Feb. 16. The pair finished in first place and will represent their school in the U-46 district TalentFest competition at the Hemmens Cultural Center on Tuesday, March 7.

Submitted by Jeff Grosser

Mar 3, 2023 1:48 PM - Elgin Area School District U-46's talented high schoolers will get to showcase their skills at the 12th annual TalentFest, set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, on the main stage at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.

School upgrades, term limits and new fire stations on ballot in Cook, Lake counties

The line wraps around the corner as security officer Ricardo Gonzalez checks for lunch passes Thursday as students enter the Mundelein High School cafeteria. Mundelein High School District 120 is asking voters to approve a $175 million tax increase to help fund a plan to renovate and expand the high school and other facilities.

By Mick Zawislak

Mar 5, 2023 11:40 PM - Besides choosing candidates for local elected offices like village, school and library boards, voters in some communities will decide April 4 whether to fund hundreds of millions in new buildings, facility improvements, amenities and other ballot measures.

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