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Carpentersville man charged with reckless homicide following fatal crash in West Dundee

July 8, 2021 at 10:20 a.m.

A Carpentersville man driving without a license when he struck a car in West Dundee, resulting in the driver's death, has been charged with reckless homicide, the Kane County State's...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, seen here throwing against the Miami Marlins during a June 19 game, needs to go, as do other high-paid players who aren't producing, a Speak Out commenter says.

Speak Out reader opinions: Infrastructure bill a long time coming; time to bounce Arrieta and rest of nonproducing Cubs; GOP ‘cowardly’ on Jan. 6 probe

July 7, 2021 at 12:57 p.m.

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One Speak Out commenter objects to the training Lipizzan horses undergo to learn how to stand on their back legs so they can perform at shows at Tempel Farms in Old Mill Creek in Lake County and elsewhere.

Speak Out reader opinions: Lipizzan horse training ‘reprehensible’; Trump stiffs Giuliani on election legal bill; take temptation away from Chicago aldermen

July 6, 2021 at 12:37 p.m.

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Bill Cosby, accompanied by his attorneys and other aides, makes his first public appearance Wednesday at his home in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, after being released from prison.

Speak Out reader opinions: Hard to watch Cosby and his supporters; Olympian who turned back to flag should get no U.S. support; enjoy fireworks this year

July 3, 2021 at 1:15 p.m.

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Are fireworks displays more important than the damage they cause to the environment, on Speak Out commenter asks.

Speak Out reader opinions: Environment less important than roads, bridges, fireworks; fairness questioned on transgender Olympian

July 1, 2021 at 12:41 p.m.

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra selects new executive director to succeed Erik Malmquist

June 30, 2021 at 3:14 p.m.

The executive director of the Symphony New Hampshire has been hired to helm the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Marc Thayer was selected after a nationwide search involving dozens of candidates, a...

Elgin man convicted by jury of sexually abusing child under the age of 13

July 1, 2021 at 6:24 a.m.

A Kane County jury has convicted an Elgin man of sexually abusing a child under the age of 13, the state's attorney's office said. Jacob Headtke, 31, of the 600...

Bronze medal winner Gwendolyn Berry, left, looks away as DeAnna Price and Brooke Andersen stand for the national anthem after the finals of the women's hammer throw at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday in Eugene, Oregon.

Speak Out reader opinions: Athlete turning away from flag playing ‘race card’; postal service options should be considered; McDonald’s changes not good

June 28, 2021 at 2:24 p.m.

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Elgin firefighters rescue 3 dogs from serious fire that caused about $200,000 in damage

June 25, 2021 at 2:21 p.m.

Three dogs were rescued by the Elgin Fire Department after a fire broke out in an unoccupied home about 6 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters, notified of the blaze by a private...

Elgin may fund lead water pipe replacement, storm and sewer line separation with $19.5M in federal cash

June 24, 2021 at 5:10 p.m.

Big-ticket water and sewer infrastructure work, including replacing some of the city's lead water pipes, top the list of projects on which Elgin could use the $19.5 million it's receiving...

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