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District 301 students earn first place at WYSE regional meet

May 10, 2019 at 3:50 a.m.

Central Community Unit School District 301 has announced that Burlington Central High School students took first place this month at the 2016 Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering regional competition...

Nationally known story performer Chris Fascione recently entertained students at Prairie View Grade School in Elgin. This year marks his third appearance at the school. "I try to get kids to enjoy books more by acting out classic and contemporary literature and folk tales," Fascione said. "The more you read, the more you know."

World reader

May 9, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Nationally known story performer Chris Fascione recently entertained students at Prairie View Grade School in Elgin. This year marks his third appearance at the school. "I try to get kids...

The Whip-Pur on the wall of Hampshire High School commons.

Hampshire’s Whip-Pur vies for Mascot Madness title

May 9, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

The Whip-Pur, the mascot for Hampshire High School at 1600 Big Timber Road, is competing in a contest for the state's most unusual high school mascot name. CSN and CSNChicago.com,...

A two-vehicle accident at the corner of Route 72 and Walker Road sent three adults and one child, one adult with serious injuries, to the hospital Thursday morning, according to Hampshire fire officials.

Four injured in accident at Route 72 and Walker Road

May 10, 2019 at 3:49 a.m.

The Hampshire Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with heavy damages at the corner of Illinois 72 and Walker Road at 6:50 a.m. on Thursday, according to officials. "One...

Lower speed limit suggested on Illinois 72 through Hampshire

May 10, 2019 at 3:48 a.m.

Hampshire resident Dan Sauer voiced concern to the Village Board last week over the 45 mph speed limit on Oak Knoll Drive (Illinois 72). "It should be 30 to 35...

Melissa Dietze of Hampshire dons the "Sorting Hat" and learns that she will participate in the night's activities as a member of the Hufflepuff House of Hogwarts.

Hampshire teen group celebrates magic of Harry Potter

May 9, 2019 at 2:25 p.m.

Local teens gathered recently at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library, 109 South State Street in Hampshire, for the second annual Harry Potter Book Night. According to Nancy McKay, teen librarian,...

A view of the front porch of Plank Road Tap Room.

Plank Road Tap Room drafts fundraiser to fight cancer

May 9, 2019 at 2:25 p.m.

Plank Road Tap Room has announced that it will donate $1 for every Lagunitas draft pour sold at its log cabin-style pub in February in order to raise money for...

Sisters Sophia and Maggie Stallings display their certificates for talent show participation.

Country Trails Elementary’s got talent

May 9, 2019 at 2:25 p.m.

When Chloe Doody-Catalano, a student at Country Trails Elementary School in Elgin, asked the school's PTO last year if they could hold a talent show, she did not expect that...

Hampshire siblings Kassidy, Henri and Alyssa Zoellick wait for the start of Mister Kipley's show of magic, puppetry and storytelling at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library in Hampshire.

Magical start to winter reading

May 9, 2019 at 2:25 p.m.

Mister Kipley, otherwise known as Kipley Wentz of Glencoe, presented his show of magic, puppetry and storytelling at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library, 109 South State Street in Hampshire, on...

Hampshire amends policy on door-to-door solicitation

May 10, 2019 at 3:46 a.m.

The Hampshire Village Board this week approved an ordinance that amended the regulations of the village code regarding peddlers and solicitors. Door-to-door sales have become less common as people make...

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