A device to receive packages disguised as outdoor furniture to safeguard them from being stolen was the winning idea in Judson University's fifth "Shark Tank" contest. Judson senior Tom Fenske of Crystal Lake won the $1,000 first-place prize and the...

Representatives from more than 40 of Elgin Community College's most popular transfer colleges and universities will be at the annual transfer fair on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Building B on ECC's Spartan Dr...

On Saturday, Nov. 17, shoppers from Elgin and the surrounding areas can get a jump start on their holiday shopping at the Willow Lake Estates Clubhouse Craft Fair. The fair runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Center, 161 River Road, just eas...

Amazon's plans to open a delivery station in Elgin is the latest example of "an incredibly active market" in the city, the local chamber of commerce president said. Amazon is leasing part of a building at 2450 Northwest Parkway off Randall Road, sai...

Budding student entrepreneurs will pitch their business or product ideas to a panel of expert judges for a chance to win nearly $2,000 during Judson University's fifth "Shark Tank" event. The competition, inspired by ABC Network's popular entreprene...

Judson University's fifth Shark Tank event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State St. in Elgin. The finalists have been selected. The judges are in place, and the stage is set for the top competitors to win ne...

Vineyard Church of Elgin is excited to welcome Tim Caffee, a recent graduate of Judson University in Elgin, as its new youth pastor. As his main ministry focus, Caffee leads and pastors the youth group, which meets Sundays at 5 p.m. at Vineyard Chur...

Judson University's Theatre Department will present its version of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Newsies" this week. Performances are at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, through Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Thulin Auditorium of Thompson Hall on Ju...

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