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Zach Laidlaw, a professional chef who learned his trade at Elgin Community College, interacts with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay during an April episode of "Next Level Chef" on Fox-TV. Laidlaw has made it to the final round in which he'll be competing for a $250,000 prize and mentorships with the reality show's three celebrity chefs. (Fox-TV)

That was a close one! ECC’s Laidlaw nearly booted but moves on to ‘Next Level’ finale

May 3, 2024 at 12:31 p.m.

Zach Laidlaw cooked his way out of the elimination round and into a finalist spot on "Next Level Chef," making him one of three competitors who will do battle for...

Stephanie Kessel, an Elgin Community College culinary arts student and Steward resident, took first place in the 13th annual Fisher Nuts Recipe Competition with her recipe for an orange walnut crème brûlée. (Elgin Community College)

Elgin News Digest: ECC students win scholarships for their recipes using Fisher nuts; Carpentersville Fire Department holding ‘Stop the Bleed’ class Monday; Gail Borden Public Library holding variety of BabyFest events in May

May 3, 2024 at 5:32 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

You'll take a jeep ride through the North Pole when you hop on the latest attraction at Santa's Village in East Dundee. The indoor/outdoor North Pole Expedition ride takes visitors past the Candy Cane Gardens, the E.P.I.C. Bakery, North Pole Town Square and other sites. (Santa's Village Amusement and Water Park)

Santa’s Village brings a little Christmas spirit to summer with new North Pole Expedition ride

May 2, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.

Despite the trees budding and the tulips blooming, where else but East Dundee's Santa's Village would it be looking a lot like Christmas? The amusement and water park will be...

These are the Elgin High School students awarded $2,000 Superintendent’s Scholarships through School District U-46. Photos of the recipients from other U-46 high schools can be found at www.u-46.org. (School District U-46)

Elgin News Digest: School District U-46 awards Superintendent’s Scholarships to 30 students; Diapers and Wipes Drive being held in Elgin through month of May; model railroad exhibit at Gail Borden Public Library this weekend

May 1, 2024 at 12:59 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Michael Demovsky, removed from his position as principal of Bartlett High School earlier this month, will be paid through June 30 and receive a $50,000 severance payment rather than fight School District U-46 over his ouster. (School District U46)

Former Bartlett principal takes settlement deal rather than fight U-46 on grade changing charges

April 30, 2024 at 10:42 a.m.

Former Bartlett High School principal Michael Demovsky will be paid through June 30 and receive a $50,000 severance payment from School District U-46 rather than fight his demotion or take...

The village of West Dundee has closed on a deal to buy Spring Hill Mall from Kohan Retail Investment Group of Great Neck, New York, for $7 million. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

Elgin News Digest: West Dundee closes on $7 million deal to purchase of Spring Hill Mall; Elgin resident announced as winner of National Merit Scholarship; volunteers sought for Fox River cleanup being held Saturday in Elgin

April 29, 2024 at 5:21 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

CASA Kane County's inaugural Countryside Clays Sporting Tournament and fundraiser will be held Sunday, May 19, at the St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club in Elburn. (CASA Kane County)

Elgin News Digest: Carpentersville hosting Mental Health Awareness Month events in May; CASA Kane County hosts inaugural Countryside Clays Sporting Tournament; ‘Those Were the Days’ host to talk about old-time radio at St. Charles library

April 26, 2024 at 5:35 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Zach Laidlaw, who learned how to cook through Elgin Community College's culinary arts program, prepares a dish during Fox TV's "Next Level Chef" show that aired April 19. (Fox TV)

Good showing on this week’s ‘Next Level’ pushes ECC’s Laidlaw into final four

April 26, 2024 at 7:48 p.m.

Zach Laidlaw is one challenge away from making the grand finale on season three of "Next Level Chef." The cooking challenge for the five remaining chefs in the reality TV...

This year's Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10-mile and 5K races will be held June 2 by the Kenyon Farms Runners and the Elgin Lions clubs. Both race routes include a portion of the Fox River Trail and the Judson University campus. (Elgin Valley Fox Trot)

Elgin News Digest: Kane forest preserve district offering free wood chips to the public Sunday; discounted registration for Elgin Valley Fox Trot available through Tuesday; Fundraiser planned to support the Kane Specialty Courts Foundation

April 24, 2024 at 7:07 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Thieves abandon SUV stolen in Elgin after man thwarts second car theft in Carpentersville

April 24, 2024 at 6:36 p.m.

Two men are being sought for stealing an SUV in Elgin and trying to steal a car in Carpentersville, authorities said.

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