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Four more alebrijes, including this one featuring some elements of a rabbit, have been added to the display already on exhibit at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

Elgin News Digest: Four more alebrijes added to Gail Borden library collection; virtual version of Bluff City Cemetery Walk available; Kane health department surveying residents about needs

October 10, 2023 at 8:50 a.m.

Four more alebrijes added to Gail Borden collection Four new alebrijes added to the Alebrijes exhibit at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. Osito Emilia (bear), El Kokoro (crocodile),...

A faculty member interacts with students at Elgin Community College, where fall enrollment is 7.8% higher this year than it was in fall 2022.

ECC total enrollment up 7.8% over last year as the school continue to rebound after the pandemic

October 6, 2023 at 6:12 p.m.

Enrollment at Elgin Community College is up 7.8% from last fall, building on a trend the school has been seeing for at least a year. Total enrollment for the semester...

Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elgin were present for the announcement that Nicor Gas Foundation was donating $40,000 to club programs focused on STEM and energy-related careers.

Elgin News Digest: Foundation donates $40K to Elgin’s Boys and Girls Club; free tickets available for U.S. Air Force Band concert; Dundee Library seeking pix for Day of Dead ofrenda

October 6, 2023 at 5:44 p.m.

Foundation donates $40K to Elgin's Boys and Girls Club Nicor Gas Foundation has donated $40,000 to support expanded workforce development programming at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elgin. The...

Guests dressed for the occasion last year during one of Fox River Trolley Museum's Haunted Train Rides, which this year will be offered Oct. 7, 14 and 21 at the South Elgin venue.

Elgin News Digest: Haunted ghost train rides at Fox River Trolley Museum; Shared Harvest’s farm to table event set for Saturday; Hanover Township hosting shredding event, food drive

October 5, 2023 at 2:06 p.m.

Haunted ghost train rides at Fox River Trolley Museum Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin will be conducting haunted ghost train rides on three Saturdays in October. Scheduled for...

District U-46's five high school bands will present a free public showcase Thursday night at Elgin High School's Memorial Stadium.

Elgin News Digest: U-46 marching bands to perform at Elgin High School; mental health board OKs grants for 2 Elgin nonprofits; Elgin Fire Station No. 2 holding open house Saturday

October 3, 2023 at 2:48 p.m.

U-46 marching bands to perform at Elgin High School The marching bands from School District U-46's five high schools will perform in a free public showcase at 6 p.m. Thursday,...

Drew the bison, who spent 10 of her 24 years at Lords Park Zoo in Elgin, had to be euthanized last week when she became ill and could no longer stand up on her own, officials said.

Lords Park Zoo says goodbye to Drew the bison, who met plenty of residents during her last decade in Elgin

October 2, 2023 at 6:20 p.m.

Elgin's Lords Park Zoo has lost one of its three beloved bison. Drew's health had been declining for about six months. Last week, when she fell and couldn't get up...

Kids can have their faces painted at South Elgin's annual Pumpkin Patch Festival. It's one of several family-friendly activities that will be part of the Oct. 7 event.

South Elgin’s SEBA Park will be chock full o’ Halloween gourds next weekend at the annual Pumpkin Patch Fest

September 29, 2023 at 5:33 p.m.

South Elgin's SEBA Park will be the area's center of fall fun next weekend when the village hosts its 22nd annual Pumpkin Patch Festival, a highlight of which is always...

The Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is asking residents to provide digital photos that can be part of their annual Day of the Dead ofrenda, which honors the memory of deceased loved ones.

Elgin News Digest: Oct. 12 deadline for Elgin library ofrenda photos; Children’s Theatre of Elgin receives grant from ComEd; ECC emergency services center to hold open house

September 28, 2023 at 3:44 p.m.

Oct. 12 deadline for Elgin library ofrenda photos Digital photos of departed loved ones can be submitted to Elgin's Gail Borden Public Library to be displayed on its ofrenda, a...

Bill Anaszewicz poses for a photo with members of the Carpentersville Village Board after being sworn in as the village's new fire chief. He formerly served as the fire chief for the city of Elmhurst.

Elgin News Digest: Gabutto Burger closing its Elgin store after 3 years; Anaszewicz takes over as Carpentersville fire chief; Dundee Library closed next week for plumbing repairs

September 28, 2023 at 1:44 p.m.

Gabutto Burger closing its Elgin store after 3 years Gabutto Burger, a Japanese-style fast food restaurant, is closing its Elgin location. Owners announced on Facebook and Instagram posts this week...

Kenyon Woods Middle School in South Elgin will be expanded under a building plan approved Monday by the District U-46 School Board.

District U-46 board green-lights plans to build one new middle school, expand two others in Elgin area

September 26, 2023 at 2:52 p.m.

The District U-46 School Board signed off Monday on a proposal to move ahead with several Elgin-area school building projects, tentatively approving construction management contracts for two of them. Under...

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