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The Gail Borden Public Library's Pride Month exhibit at the main Elgin library recognizes LGBTQ+ writers whose works have been published from the 1850s to the present. (Gail Borden Public Library)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin library Pride Month exhibit honors LGBTQ+ authors; ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie being shown Friday at Panton Mill Park; St. Sophia Greek Fest to feature food, dancing and other activities

June 4, 2024 at 1:06 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

After going through a rough patch during which the future of Bonnie Dundee Golf Club in Carpentersville was in jeopardy, the course's fortunes have reversed and its 100th anniversary is being celebrated this month. (Dundee Township Park District)

With Bonnie Dundee back in the green, the golf club’s 100th anniversary being celebrated like a hole-in-one

June 1, 2024 at 10:38 a.m.

After going through a rough patch, Bonnie Dundee Golf Course's fortunes have reversed and its 100th anniversary is being celebrated this month in Carpentersville.

A beginner’s paddling skills class on June 23 is the first in a kayaking series being held this summer by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. (Fox Valley Park District)

Elgin News Digest: Kane County invites residents to explore the Fox River by kayak; Moeller to hold coffee event for constituents Monday at Elgin library; concerts to be held Tuesday at Wing Park, Thursday at Lords Park

May 31, 2024 at 8:23 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Colonial Hairstyling, located in Elgin since 1967, will close Saturday upon co-owner Dan Gilmore's retirement after 55 years in the hair-cutting business. His partner, Kathleen Peve Nussbaum, is opening her own shop in West Dundee. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

Colonial Hairstyling will be no more come Saturday when longtime owner Dan Gilmore hangs up his shears

May 30, 2024 at 2:18 p.m.

There will be no more cuts or trims, perms or blowouts at Elgin's Colonial Hairstyling come Saturday. Co-owner Dan Gilmore is trading in his shears and clippers for a set...

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 Farm Zoo opens for the season this weekend; ‘Fish for Fun’ Saturday at Elgin’s Rolling Knolls Forest Preserve; Hanover Township’s free summer youth lunches start in Elgin Monday

May 29, 2024 at 5:18 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Jess Heiser, left, of St. Charles, is the newly elected student trustee to the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees. Students also chose Seth Hernandez, of South Elgin, to be the 2024-25 student government president. (Elgin Community College)

Elgin News Digest: ECC student leaders chosen for 2024-25 academic year; volunteers being sought to help with Elgin’s Juneteenth celebration; first shows in the South Elgin summer concert series set for this week

May 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

A hand-painted mural on the wall of the newly opened Arctic Wolf Ale House in West Dundee includes depictions of a wolf, bear, salmon, Mount Denali and the Northern Lights, a reminder of the owners' Alaskan roots. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

New Arctic Wolf Ale House strives to bring a little bit of Alaska to West Dundee

May 24, 2024 at 3:43 p.m.

As you might expect by its name and decor, the newly opened Arctic Wolf Ale House in West Dundee has ties to Alaska. Located at Huntley Road and Tartans Glen...

East Dundee has purchased the shuttered Haeger Pottery site and plans to use it for new residential development and open space, officials said. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

Elgin News Digest: East Dundee closes on sale to purchase old Haeger Pottery site; U-46 to provide school supply kits for 2024-25 elementary school students; Red Poppy Bistro ready for a second run in new South Elgin location

May 24, 2024 at 8:09 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

David Sam, president of Elgin Community College for the last 17 years, will be stepping down this summer. His retirement is effective July 31. (Elgin Community College)

Elgin News Digest: ECC President David Sam to retire in mid-summer after 17 years; U-46 board honors eSports and Science Olympiad students, teacher; CASA Kane executive director to co-chair of National CASA council

May 22, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The Pino Farina Band, an alternative rock group from Chicago, will perform May 23 outside The Depot in downtown East Dundee. (Terry Murphy)

Elgin News Digest: East Dundee’s first outdoor summer concert set for Thursday night; Elgin Academy marks its final year with legacy celebration Saturday; funeral held this week for Stephen Laird, local funeral home owner

May 20, 2024 at 3:24 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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