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Judson University in Elgin will begin offering associate and bachelor's degrees in nursing with its acquisition of Ambria College of Nursing in Hoffman Estates, school officials said. (Judson University)

Elgin’s Judson University to start offering nursing degrees with acquisition of Ambria College

February 13, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.

Judson University has acquired Ambria College of Nursing in Hoffman Estates with plans to expand the Elgin-based school's academic offerings to include associate and bachelor's degrees in nursing.

Entries in the East Dundee Arts Council's second annual Black & White Art Show were on display and judged Feb. 8 at eight venues in the village’s downtown. (Village of East Dundee)

Elgin News Digest: East Dundee Black & White Art Show winners announced; Elgin Area Chamber honors local businesses, volunteers

February 13, 2025 at 8:48 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Parents to pay U-46 school fees next year for the first time since 2020

February 11, 2025 at 2:19 p.m.

Parents with children in Elgin-based District U-46 will pay instructional fees in the 2025-26 academic year for the first time in five years.

A tribute event for Risé Jones, who died Dec. 7, will be held Sunday afternoon at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. She was the executive director of Hamilton Wings, a program that provides after-school programs for underserved children in the Elgin area, and served on several local boards. (Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce)

Elgin News Digest: Risé Jones tribute to be held Sunday at Elgin library; FEMA to discuss being prepared for floods in East Dundee

February 11, 2025 at 1:03 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The village of South Elgin is planning three Easter-related events for April, including its annual, free glow-in-the dark egg hunt. (Village of South Elgin)

Elgin News Digest: South Elgin holding several Easter events in April; Elgin Area Chamber offering eight college scholarships

February 7, 2025 at 9:29 p.m.

Roundup of small new items for the Elgin area.

Liam Schull, a welder with the Western Welding Academy's Blue Collar Tour, demonstrates his skills Wednesday during a stop at Elgin High School. (William Clarke Casey/Western Welding Academy Blue Collar Tour)

With welders in short supply, Blue Collar Tour makes pitch to students with stop at Elgin High School

February 6, 2025 at 2:12 p.m.

Wyoming-based Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour made a stop at Elgin High School Wednesday, offering demonstrations, hands-on learning experiences and motivational talks to spark student interest in the trades.

The second annual Black & White Art Show will be held Saturday night at eight venues in downtown East Dundee. (East Dundee Arts Council)

Elgin News Digest: Black & White Art Show at eight venues in East Dundee; father-son piano duo to present ‘Going Gershwin’ at ECC

February 6, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

A program on “Laughter for the Health Of It” will be presented Wednesday at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. (Getty Images/Vetta)

Elgin News Digest: ‘Laughter for the Health of It’ progam at Elgin library; free tax preparation available at township senior center

February 4, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Gail Borden Public Library's Early Learning Center is closed for renovations through April. (Gail Borden Public Library)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin historic rehab, paint grants applications available; Kane officials named to Emerging Adults Task Force

January 31, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

District U-46 elementary school students can expect to get on the school bus earlier and return home later in the 2025-26 school year as the Elgin-based district adds 20 minutes to the class day. (AP)

District U-46 to add 20 minutes to the class day for elementary school students

January 30, 2025 at 2:49 p.m.

Elgin-based District U-46 will be extending its elementary school day by 20 minutes starting in the 2025-26 school year, according to an email sent to parents this week.

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