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Fuze Band, a Santana tribute band, will perform June 12 at the Izaak Walton Reserve, 899 Jay St., Elgin. The free concert is the first of three being held this summer by Hanover Township. (Fuze Band)

Elgin News Digest: Santana tribute band to play at Izaak Walton Reserve in Elgin; Sleepy Hollow’s new Market in the Hollow launches Sunday

June 2, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

When U-46 middle school students head back to class in August, the cellphones and smart watches they bring with them will be placed in locked pouches under a policy change expected to be approved Monday by the school board. (AP)

U-46 middle-schoolers to have no cellphone access during school day under proposed policy change

May 30, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

When U-46 middle school students head back to class in August, the cellphones and smart watches they bring with them will be placed in pouches and kept out of reach...

A centennial celebration for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be held June 8 at Johnson’s Mound in Elburn, the first forest preserve established by the district. This is one of two shelters at the preserve. (Forest Preserve District of Kane County)

Elgin News Digest: Kane County Forest Preserve District holding centennial event; ECC math, science and engineering dean wins national award

May 30, 2025 at 1:03 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Elgin School of Rock co-owner Tommy Evans, center, plays guitar joined by Molly Smith, 16, on the bass and her brother Devin, 14, on keyboards during a free School of Rock lesson offered May 18 at the Elgin Public Museum. (Juila Smith)

New Elgin School of Rock to celebrate grand opening with music lessons, concert

May 29, 2025 at 2:13 p.m.

It may not be the "Rock 'n' Roll High School," but Tommy Evans hopes students who check out Elgin's new School of Rock get the same kick from music that...

Detectives from the Elgin Police Department will present a program on “Security Through Surveillance” Tuesday night at the Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. (Getty)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin police holding program on home security cameras; ‘Drive to Beat Hunger’ golf outing to benefit food pantry

May 29, 2025 at 1:18 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Elgin’s annual family-friendly LGBTQ+ Pride Parade will be held downtown June 7 followed by a gathering in Festival Park with music, vendors, food and beverages. (Courier-News file photo)

Mark your calendars now for Elgin-area fests, fireworks shows and other events set for this summer

June 11, 2025 at 10:25 a.m.

The Elgin area has a schedule chock-full of annual festivals and events and even some new celebrations. Here's a rundown of things you can add to your calendar.

Lords Park Farm Zoo in Elgin opens for the season on March 31. A series of special programs offered by the Elgin Public Museum and the Friends of the Lords Park Zoo will be held Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. (City of Elgin)

Elgin News Digest: Lords Park Zoo in Elgin opens May 31 for the 2025 season; pop-up book sale at Elgin library to be held May 30-June 1

May 23, 2025 at 9:25 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

This summer, "My Bee-Loved," a work by George Berlin, and "What A Wonderful World," by Kimberly Stourton, will be on display in Carpentersville as part of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley’s "Home Planet Earth" public art event. (Mike Danahey/for The Courier-News)

Bee, butterfly and globe sculptures to decorate the Elgin area for Habitat for Humanity

May 23, 2025 at 5:18 p.m.

Buzzing bumblebee birdbaths, butterfly benches and big globes will soon be on display in and around Elgin this summer as part of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley’s "Home...

Every year flags that represent local military veterans line the roads of Elgin's Bluff City Cemetery as part of the Memorial Day ceremony held there. (Courier-News file photo)

Memorial Day events being held in the Elgin-area over holiday weekend

May 23, 2025 at 2:11 p.m.

Roundup of Memorial Day ceremonies being held in the Elgin-area this weekend.

Six-week pickball leagues offered by the South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department start this week at Sperry Park, with a second session set to follow in July. (Courier-News file photo)

Elgin News Digest: South Elgin offering spring and summer pickleball leagues; U-46 high school graduations set for Saturday at NOW Arena

May 22, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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