Elgin HS students stage walkout to protest ICE actions in Minneapolis, elsewhere February 4, 2026 at 6:06 p.m. A large number Elgin High School students held a lunchtime walkout march Wednesday to protest actions by federal immigration agents.
Email to Fox River group raises questions about future of Elgin-area dam removal February 3, 2026 at 2:37 p.m. Email to Fox River group raises questions about whether the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has put the project on hold.
Elgin News Digest: Randall Oaks Zoo groundhog doesn’t see his shadow; St. Edward students do Elgin-area community service work February 3, 2026 at 11:34 a.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
District U-46’s planetarium and observatory joins Alliance of Historic Observatories January 31, 2026 at 1:24 p.m. School District U-46's Planetarium and Observatory has been named a member of the Alliance of Historic Observatories.
After nearly a year’s delay, big reveal for city-funded Elgin puzzle artwork being planned January 30, 2026 at 3:36 p.m. Nearly a year late, Elgin officials say a folk art painting from which an Elgin puzzle is to be made will be unveiled in May or June.
Elgin News Digest: Performer Sean Doherty to perform with ESO ensemble; more than 200 U-46 seniors named Illinois State Scholars January 30, 2026 at 2:04 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Elgin Community College holding public Black History Month events January 30, 2026 at 1:07 p.m. Elgin Community College's public Black History Month events centered on “100 Years of Celebrations, Centuries of Legacy” theme.
Elgin News Digest: Two exhibits opening in February at Gail Borden library; Ness hold virtual town hall meeting for constituents Tuesday January 29, 2026 at 11:40 a.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Elgin News Digest: Elgin Public Museum reopens Sunday with new exhibits; Carpentersville promotes Kevin Stankowitz to police chief January 27, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Kane County health director urges people to vaccinate themselves, their children January 23, 2026 at 8:50 p.m. Kane health department director says parents are being bombarded with inaccurate information about the safety, efficacy of vaccines.