For the first time since 2019, an Elgin Area School District U-46 school has earned an “exemplary” designation on the Illinois School Report Card.

Santa may not need to tighten his belt, but many Americans feel the need. But that’s OK, you can still celebrate the season in grand spirits even though you aim to cut costs.

Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Elgin is wrapping up a year-long 60th anniversary celebration.

Addison Trail Coach: Cory Little (fifth season). Last season’s record: 8-21 overall, 2-10 in the West Suburban Gold. Top returners: Emma Caniglia, sr., G; Katelyn Ford, sr., G/F; Maria Hernandez, sr., F. Key newcomers: Arianna He...

Contested races for school board seats are shaping up in Aurora, Batavia, Central Unit District 301 and Dundee Unit District 300.

The Olmec heads are arriving. The “Olmec Origins” culturally decorated heads exhibit will be opening at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin.

The Elgin Area School District U-46 board has been recognized for their exceptional governance practices by the Illinois Association of School Boards.

Parents at Centennial Elementary School in Bartlett Monday urged school board members to reinstate Principal Matthew Palcer, who was placed on administrative leave in late October.

Kamala Harris said Thursday that Donald Trump’s comment that he would protect women whether they “like it or not” shows that the Republican presidential nominee does not understand women’s rights “to make decisions about their own lives, including their own bodies."