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Hampshire approves resolution to protect state-shared tax revenues

May 10, 2019 at 2:33 a.m.

The Hampshire village board unanimously approved a resolution to protect full funding of local government distributive fund revenues. According to the resolution, Gov. Rauner has "proposed a 50 percent reduction...

After taking their final bows, the actors treat themselves to selfies.

Student-penned play about lost iPhone includes text message to audience

May 9, 2019 at 2:12 p.m.

Abby Ramirez and Jack Werner, two former Prairie Knolls Middle School students, returned to the Elgin school this month for the performance of "#Clue," a play they wrote about teens...

Charlie Cruce, left, and Andrew Blendermann of Windy City Dueling Pianos, Naperville, provided musical entertainment at Dessert First.

Central Music Boosters fundraiser features treats and tunes

May 9, 2019 at 2:12 p.m.

A crowd of 135 people gathered at Elgin Community College's Building E on Saturday night for the third annual Dessert First fundraiser. The event was run by Central Music Boosters,...

Zion United Methodist Church members Maile Edmonson (from left), Leola Widmayer, Marie Maynard, Deanne Tamms and Eleanor Leitner performed a skit to celebrate the church's 170th anniversary.

Zion United Methodist Women go back in history

May 10, 2019 at 2:27 a.m.

In honor of the 170th anniversary of Zion United Methodist Church in Hampshire, five of its members presented a skit highlighting the recorded minutes of the Women's Missionary Society, now...

Hampshire braces for proposed cut in funds from Springfield

May 10, 2019 at 2:27 a.m.

Just like other municipalities across the state, the Village of Hampshire is concerned about the possibility of only getting half of what they expected to receive as their share of...

Burlington Central High students compete in STEM Learning Exchange

May 10, 2019 at 2:26 a.m.

Eight students from Burlington Central High School shared their real-life experience during a meeting this week of the Central Community Unit School District 301 board. "The experience taught the students...

Hampshire VFW Post 8043 Ladies Auxiliary member Arlene Reiser (left) and Hampshire VFW Ladies Auxiliary President Donna Proffit hold a display of cancer pins. The auxiliary's meeting was draped in memory of two former members, Lucille Connery and Elsie Prinner.

Hampshire VFW Auxiliary honors memory of two founding charter members

May 10, 2019 at 2:25 a.m.

A recent meeting of the Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8043 Ladies Auxiliary was draped in memory of two of its founding charter members, Elsie Prinner and Lucille Connery....

Rev. Diana Otterbacher in her office at the parsonage.

Hampshire church’s year-long celebration marks 170th anniversary

May 9, 2019 at 2:11 p.m.

Members of Zion United Methodist Church, 157 West Jefferson Avenue, in Hampshire, are honoring their 170th anniversary with special events throughout the year. Rev. Diana Otterbacher has served as the...

Retired nurse reaches out to help friend trapped during blizzard

May 10, 2019 at 2:23 a.m.

When the blizzard hit the Fox Valley area last weekend, Hampshire resident Kathy Mattsen wanted to make sure her friend, who lives in the area, was alright. Mattsen is a...

Hampshire crossing guard Judy Johnson helps students cross the intersection of State Street and Terwilliger Avenue.

Shoveling sidewalks helps keep students off the streets

May 10, 2019 at 2:23 a.m.

School crossing guard Judy Johnson of Hampshire came before the village board this week to ask for help in ensuring that students have a clear path when they walk to...

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