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A number of factors have resulted in the Fox River water levels being unseasonably low, causing islands of sand, silt and rock to emerge in the areas along East and West Dundee and Carpentersville. It's expected to return to normal in the next few weeks, according to an Illinois Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

Islands of silt, rock popping up in the Fox River due to low water levels near Carpentersville, Dundees

April 22, 2025 at 1:47 p.m.

Thanks to unseasonably low water levels, islands of silt, rock and sand — and even an abandoned car — have emerged in the Fox River near East and West Dundee...

Billy Rodriguez, a parishioner and volunteer site deacon at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elgin, prays after mass on April 21, 2025. Rodriguez said “The Pope was everything. He will be hard to replace.” (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Elgin faithful remember Pope Francis for his humility and support for the downtrodden

April 22, 2025 at 1:31 p.m.

Elgin-area Catholics looked back with fondness on the 12-year reign of Pope Francis, who died Monday of a cerebral stroke at the age of 88.

Elgin Community College Theatre will present “That Day in Tucson,” a drama about the mass shooting that critically injured U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, this weekend and next at the SecondSpace Theatre. (Elgin Community College)

Elgin News Digest: Play about Gabby Giffords shooting to be staged at ECC; ‘512: The Selena Experience’ to be presented at the Hemmens

April 22, 2025 at 11:35 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

David Leisawitz, research astrophysicist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, will present a program Tuesday on “Reaching for the Stars: My STEM Journey to NASA and How You Might Continue the Journey” at Elgin Community College. (NASA)

Elgin Community College holding public Earth Day events Tuesday

April 18, 2025 at 2:28 p.m.

Elgin Community College’s Math, Science and Engineering Division will celebrate Earth Day this year with “From Harvard to NASA – Shaping the Future of STEM at ECC,” a day’s worth...

Chad Benavidez, left, a detective with the Elgin Police Department, speaks to a group of special needs students from Judson University while leading a police academy program specially tailored for them in 2023. (Courier-News file photo)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin PD’s Safe Together Police Academy starts in May; Three Fires Council Scouts collect food, money in March

April 18, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.

Roundup of small new items for the Elgin area.

Jennifer Monterroso, owner of La Joya De Taxco, specializing in silver jewelry, will be among more than 20 vendors setting up shop on DuPage Court in downtown Elgin Saturday as part of Makers Market, an event promoting "made in Elgin" products. (Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin)

Makers Market being held downtown Saturday to celebrate home-grown Elgin businesses

April 17, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.

More than 20 local vendors will be set up along the newly renovated DuPage Court in downtown Elgin Saturday as part of Makers Market, a pop-up event being held by...

Elgin News Digest: U-46 Foundation’s Walk for Autism set for April 26; former East Dundee deputy chief named Chief of the Year

April 16, 2025 at 8:33 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

District U-46 School Board planning to award $10.6M in construction, purchase contracts

April 15, 2025 at 3:50 p.m.

School District U-46 is planning more than $10.6 million in school renovation and repair work, furniture purchases and playground equipment installation.

First United Methodist Church in Elgin is hosting a free, public board game night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25. (Getty)

Elgin News Digest: First United Methodist hosting board game night April 25; VolunteerPalooza at Gail Borden Public Library set for April 26

April 15, 2025 at 12:06 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Officials from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office Small Business Development Center, seen here in 2024 celebrating Waubonsee Community College's decision to partner with them on a satellite office at the county jail, is one of several groups participating in the Second Chance Month reentry resource fair April 17 at Elgin's Gail Borden Public Library. (Waubonsee Community College)

Elgin News Digest: Second Chance reentry resource fair at Elgin library; Elgin-area state reps holding transit listening session

April 11, 2025 at 8:34 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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