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Paige, the stuffed animal mascot for Dundee Library in East Dundee, has been missing since June 8, a library spokeswoman said. Her partner, Turner, sits alone in their display near a sign posted seeking the toy's return, no questions asked. (Dundee Library)

Fox-napped: Search is on to find Paige, the Dundee Library mascot who’s been missing since June 8

June 19, 2024 at 11:42 a.m.

There’s been a fox-napping at the Dundee Library. The fox in question, named Paige, is of the stuffed animal variety. She went missing June 8, library spokeswoman Corrine Vargas said.

The movie "Zombieland," starring Jesse Eisenberg, left, and Woody Harrelson, will be shown for free Thursday night on the south lawn of The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. (Columbia Pictures)

Elgin News Digest: Outdoor movies being shown in Elgin Wednesday and Thursday; Pollinatorpallooza at Randall Oaks Zoo celebrates pollen spreaders; historical program planned on Spring Hill Mall’s rise and fall

June 18, 2024 at 10:53 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Artist's rendering of the public space outside the village of West Dundee's new riverwalk pump house building, which will be celebrated with a party at 98 Oregon Ave. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 21. (Village of West Dundee)

Elgin News Digest: West Dundee holding party to unveil new pump house and public space; Ecker Center to participate in federal mental health program; early bird tickets on sale for Elgin’s Nightmare on Chicago Street

June 14, 2024 at 11:25 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The movie "For Prophet," filmed in Elgin and starring, from left, Valentina Garcia, Ben Marten and Enrico Natale, debuted at Marcus Cinemas in Elgin Wednesday and opens at some theaters June 21. (MSI Films)

Elgin News Digest: ‘For Prophet’ headed to movie theaters after Elgin premiere; summer gym activities available through Aug. 9 at Walton Center; The Hill BMX holding open house, free racing, fundraiser Saturday

June 13, 2024 at 12:42 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Volunteers are being sought for this year's Fiestapalooza and other community events being held in Carpentersville. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

Elgin News Digest: Carpentersville seeking volunteers to help at community events; ‘Friends’ give brush mower to Dundee Township open space program; family picnic, bubble show being held Thursday at Rakow library

June 11, 2024 at 3:14 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Bill and Michelle Platt plan to hold a grand-opening Saturday for their new Candy Quest shop, located in West Dundee's Century Plaza off Route 31. Their niche is candy from foreign countries, like Japan and Britain, and trendy and trending options you might see online. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

West Dundee’s second sweetshop, Candy Quest, celebrates its grand opening Saturday

June 11, 2024 at 1:49 p.m.

When Candy Quest holds its grand opening in West Dundee Saturday, the town of about 8,000 residents will have not one but two candy shops.

Chaplain Anthony Catella, Cmdr. Dean Argiris and private Adam Wootton, all members of the U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps Illinois 1st Battalion, stand next to a decommissioned school bus donated to their organization Wednesday by School District U-46. They're joined by U-46 Director of Transportation Marcy Murphy and transportation shop foreman Eric Shulga. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

Old U-46 school buses get new life with reserve corps, police and fire departments

June 7, 2024 at 6:09 p.m.

Decommissioned District U-46 school buses are finding new homes with groups that can give them a second life or new purpose.

This year's Tuna Kahuna Fishing Derby, open to children 15 and younger, will be held June 15 at Blackhawk Park in South Elgin. (Village of South Elgin)

Elgin News Digest: South Elgin to hold Tuna Kahuna kids fishing derby at Blackhawk Pond; local students win college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships; Elgin Area Chamber, D300 Juneteenth celebration set for June 15 in Carpenter Park

June 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

One of the final steps in building the Habitat for Humanity house on Mark Avenue in Elgin was the installation of siding. The Spring of Life volunteers seen here on ladders are Bill Kapraun and Darlene Roche. (Spring of Life)

Church group members set to fete completion of 21st Habitat for Humanity home in Elgin Saturday

June 6, 2024 at 7:01 p.m.

Spring of Life's 21st Habitat for Humanity house will be celebrated with a public dedication event Saturday in Elgin.

Lords Park Zoo in Elgin is the new home for year-old Buffy, a 600-pound bison. She joins the zoo's other bison, Takota, and fills the void left by the deaths of Drew and Becky last year, officials said. (City of Elgin)

Elgin News Digest: Bison named Buffy newest addition to Lords Park Zoo menagerie; giant fair being held Saturday for Elgin library’s 150th anniversary; East Side Neighborhood Garden painting party set for Sunday

June 6, 2024 at 12:08 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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