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Mary Kay Harvey, center, seen here with East Dundee Village Board trustees Kathleen Mahony, left, and Tricia Saviano, was the recipient of this year's East Dundee Community Service Award.

Elgin News Digest: Mary Kay Harvey receives East Dundee service award; ECC hosting Domestic Violence Awareness rally; Hanover Haunts set for Friday at Izaak Walton center

October 24, 2023 at 1:14 p.m.

Mary Kay Harvey receives East Dundee service award Mary Kay Harvey is the recipient of the East Dundee Community Service Award, which was presented at a dinner hosted by the...

School District U-46 buses line up outside South Elgin High School. Officials for the district and the transportation union say they hope a more competitive contract will help bring in more bus driver applicants.

District U-46 and transporation union reps hope more lucrative contract will end school bus driver shortage

October 20, 2023 at 5:47 p.m.

School District U-46's contract with its transportation union doesn't expire until June 2025, but negotiations will be starting early in effort to draft a deal that might be more attractive...

Pace is hold in-person and virtual public hearings on its proposed 2024 operating budget and long-range financial and capital plans next week, including one set for Monday in Geneva.

Elgin News Digest: Carpentersville woman honored as volunteer of year; West Dundee, chamber hosting Halloween party; youth fair being held Oct. 28 by state Rep. Moeller

October 20, 2023 at 2:39 p.m.

Carpentersville woman honored as volunteer of year Lludi Coria has been named the village of Carpentersville's Volunteer of the Year. Coria was cited for "consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to...

A sign in the front window of the Boston Market restaurant in Elgin says the business is only accepting cash for purchases. Indications are the store had closed but no sign on the business or information online indicates its operating status.

End of the road for Elgin’s Boston Market restaurant? Despite mixed signals, the answer seems to be yes

October 19, 2023 at 5:44 p.m.

It's not clear if the Boston Market in Elgin is temporarily closed, permanently closed or operating under sporadic hours. No one at the Randall Road business answers the phone and...

An open house will be held Tuesday at the Rakow Adult Activities Center in Carpentersville for East Dundee's preliminary plans to redevelop its riverfront.

Elgin News Digest: East Dundee holding open house on riverfront plans; Kane County’s Operation Trick or Treat set for Oct. 27 at ECC; Sleepy Hollow hosting Monster Dash, Halloween events

October 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

East Dundee holding open house on riverfront plans East Dundee will hold an open house Tuesday, Oct. 24, to discuss preliminary plans to redevelop its riverfront. Consultants from Hitchcock Design...

Mary Jo Gallaway co-owns Kane County Microgreens in West Dundee with her husband, Jack.

Healthy living made easier’s the goal of two businesses now operating in the Elgin area

October 17, 2023 at 2:15 p.m.

Two Elgin-area businesses can help you add greens and other healthy and nutritious dining options to your daily diet. Among the offerings at MVP Nutrition in Carpentersville are teas, coffees,...

Purchasing an electric lawn mower or other electric yard equipment in Elgin can qualify residents to receive a rebate from the city of Elgin.

Elgin News Digest: Buy electric yard equipment, get $50 Elgin rebate; tix for South Elgin’s Santa breakfasts/lunches on sale; Elgin police holding Halloween party on Thursday

October 17, 2023 at 10:21 a.m.

Elgin library selling alebrijes T-shirts through Oct. 26 The Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is selling alebrijes T-shirts online as part of its exhibit featuring giant artist-made sculpture of...

The World of Faeries Festival, held every year in South Elgin's Vasa Park for 19 years, will not be returning in 2024, organizers said.

Elgin News Digest: World of Faeries Festival organizers decide to end event; Spooktacular drive-thru at Camp Big Timber in Elgin; St. Sophia of Elgin holding fall Greek food fest

October 13, 2023 at 6:33 p.m.

World of Faeries Festival organizers decide to end event This past summer's World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin was the last one. Event organizer Gloria Yeager recently posted to...

This is one of the specialty coffee drinks served at Eastside Cafe in East Dundee, which is part of the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's Coffee Trail.

If you’re searching for a good cup o’ Joe in the Elgin area, the Coffee Trail might just take you there

October 12, 2023 at 2:25 p.m.

Life's too short to drink bad coffee, or so the saying goes, something the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau hopes to remedy with its new Coffee Trail. If you're...

Friends of Lords Park is holding a fundraiser Sunday at Rolling Knolls Forest Preserve in Elgin, proceeds from which will support programming like this summer event at the zoo's Tefft Farm.

Elgin News Digest: Fundraiser at forest preserve to benefit Lords Park Zoo; Hanover Township offering winter heat assistance; South Elgin man named outstanding park volunteer

October 11, 2023 at 4:49 p.m.

Fundraiser at forest preserve to benefit Lords Park Zoo Friends of Lords Park Zoo is holding a fundraising benefit from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in the pavilion...

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