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Some students attending Huff Elementary School in Elgin would be moved to Channing and Lords Park elementary schools under proposed boundary changes presented Monday night to the District U-46 School Board. (Courier-News file photo)

U-46 unveils preliminary plans for school boundary changes in Elgin, throughout the district

December 10, 2024 at 1:07 p.m.

Tentative recommendations for boundary changes that would affect schools throughout District U-46 were presented Monday night to the school board.

“Merry Swiftness,” a free event celebrating the holiday season and pop superstar Taylor Swift’s birthday, will be held Friday at Larkin Floral in West Dundee.

Elgin News Digest: Dundee florist holding ‘Merry Swiftmas’ birthday celebration; ESO presenting holiday concerts this weekend at Hemmens

December 10, 2024 at 9:28 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Alejandro Gatan-Corona dices jalapenos to add to the “Guac Monster” burger he and Eduardo Lopez made for the burger challenge Dec. 6, 2024 at the Chicago Street Pour House in Elgin. The restaurant held the competition for seniors studying culinary arts at Elgin High School. (Mike Danahey/for Courier-News)

Elgin High School culinary students battle for best burger title, with ‘Sweetness’ winning

December 7, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

The Sweetness Burger took top honors for tastiness Friday afternoon as The Chicago Street Pour House hosted a challenge for seniors studying in the popular culinary arts program at Elgin...

The Elgin Fire Department is collecting coats and other winter gear at fire stations around town through Dec. 31, 2024.

Elgin News Digest: Fire department hosting winterwear drive; tickets on sale for annual MLK breakfast

December 7, 2024 at 5:54 a.m.

Four ECC students receive scholarships Three current Elgin Community College students and a recent graduate received scholarships totaling $4,000 last month from Elgin Hispanic Network during its 37th annual luncheon...

Elgin Community College student Anala Thakkar, 19, of South Elgin, has completed the first two missions in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program. (Courtesy/Elgin Community College).

Elgin Community College student thriving in NASA aerospace program

December 5, 2024 at 1:06 p.m.

To paraphrase astronaut Ellen Ochoa, Elgin Community College student Anala Thakkar has been demonstrating the motivation, perseverance and desire to participate in a voyage of discovery. Since August, Thakkar, 19,...

Capital improvements of Dundee Avenue in Elgin will maintain it as major roadway

December 4, 2024 at 2:33 p.m.

Major road and infrastructure improvements are in the works for Dundee Avenue on Elgin’s northeast side, including near Larsen Middle School, with a lengthy project that’s set to begin in...

Letters to Santa can be dropped off at a box set up outside the Schock Centre in downtown Elgin. Anyone who includes a self-addressed envelop will receive a reply. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Elgin News Digest: Letters to Santa can be dropped off at Schock Centre; free Christmas concert at Elgin’s Evangelical Covenant Church

November 29, 2024 at 7:52 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Santa greets a youngster at Hanover Township's annual Cookies & Cocoa with Santa event at the Izaak Walton Youth Center in Elgin. This year the event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6. (Hanover Township)

Want to whisper your wish list in Santa’s ear this December? We know exactly where he’ll be

November 29, 2024 at 6:27 a.m.

If you're hoping to have a chat or take a photo with Santa this holiday season, there are plenty of places he'll be stopping by in the Elgin area.

Jim McDermott and Bob Pautsch, longtime volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, were among those recognized as "unsung heroes" Tuesday at the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce's annual "Thanks and Giving" luncheon at Elgin Community College. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

Elgin chamber honors 18 ‘unsung heroes’ at its 43rd annual Thanksgiving luncheon

December 2, 2024 at 1:20 p.m.

The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce gave thanks this week for 18 volunteers they honored as the community's "unsung heroes."

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has been named Organization of the Year by the Elgin Hispanic Network. (Elgin Symphony Orchestra)

Elgin News Digest: ESO named Organization of Year by Elgin Hispanic Network; Moeller holding holiday gift drive for foster care children

November 27, 2024 at 9:15 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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