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Central Education Foundation supports technology training in D301

May 10, 2019 at 3:23 a.m.

The 301 Central Education Foundation presented a check for $20,000 to Central Community Unit School District 301 last week in order to help establish technology training centers on both the...

Dr. Robert Tiballi, from left, of Advocate Sherman Hospital; Elgin School District U46 CEO Tony Sanders (center) and director of school safety John Heiderscheit talk to attendees Sunday at a forum at Larkin High School.

Elgin schools reopen Monday after discovery of legionella bacteria

May 10, 2019 at 3:22 a.m.

An infectious disease specialist at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin expressed confidence Sunday that there is almost no risk of infection from legionella bacteria found in cooling towers that forced...

Two fall plants at Prairie View Farm Market in Hampshire are Kickin' Aster (left) and ornamental peppers.

Prairie View Farm Market in Hampshire readies for fall

May 9, 2019 at 2:20 p.m.

The arrival of fall does not mean that gardens can no longer have flowering plants. "The mums are just starting to bloom," said Hampshire resident Cheryl Linnemann, who owns Prairie...

Hampshire to flag fire hydrants prior to winter

May 10, 2019 at 3:21 a.m.

In preparation for the winter months ahead, Hampshire has partnered with the fire department in order to place flags on the 500 fire hydrants in the village. The flags help...

Pamela Chapman of Hampshire, who works with Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois, with her dog Maggie at Pets-a-Palooza in St. Charles Sunday.

Dogs have their day at Pets-a-Palooza

May 9, 2019 at 2:20 p.m.

A crowd of over 600 people and their dogs came out to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles on Sunday afternoon for the first annual Pets-a-Palooza held by Anderson...

Children use the parachute during a class taught by Physical Education teacher Neil Wallner.

Howard B. Thomas Grade School celebrates Grandparents Day

May 9, 2019 at 2:20 p.m.

Approximately 350 grandparents drove out to Howard B. Thomas Grade School, 44W575 Plato Rd. in Burlington, last week to spend time with their grandchildren in the classroom. "This school has...

Mums the word at Ella’s Friends plant sale

May 9, 2019 at 2:19 p.m.

The group known as Ella's Friends at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library, 109 South State Street in Hampshire, is holding its annual chrysanthemum sale. According to Ella's Friends, mums...

Two longtime Hampshire officials leave positions

May 10, 2019 at 3:18 a.m.

Former Hampshire Trustee Rob Whaley and Plan Commission Chairman Jack Gray both recently announced that they are leaving their positions and moving out of state. Whaley served as a village...

Kimberly Souren performs on the trapeze.

Kelly Miller Circus comes to Hampshire

May 9, 2019 at 2:19 p.m.

The Kelly Miller Circus rolled into Bruce Ream Memorial Park along Terwilliger Avenue in Hampshire for three shows this week. The first performance was held on Wednesday night and two...

Melting glaciers fire up local traveler’s concerns about climate change

May 9, 2019 at 2:19 p.m.

From the president of the United States to citizens throughout the world, people are becoming more aware of how climate change is affecting the planet. President Barack Obama traveled to...

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