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An overnight family camping event starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Randall Oaks Park in West Dundee.

Elgin News Digest: Family camping festival planned for Randall Oaks Park; DREAM Academy principal named administrator of year; West Dundee honors man who stopped school fire spread

August 29, 2023 at 2:43 p.m.

Family camping festival planned for Randall Oaks Park There will be an overnight family camping festival starting Friday evening at Randall Oaks Park, 750 Randall Road, West Dundee. The schedule...

Nicole Kemper, of Elgin, center, holds Sparkles, the beagle she adopted a year ago from Anderson Humane in South Elgin. She attended a reunion of beagle adopters Saturday at Brilliance Subaru in Elgin, where she was joined by her granddaughter Nyla Minson, 8, from left, daughter Telena Minson, son-in-law David Minson and grandson Elijah Minson, 6, and the Rockford family's rescue dog Buttons.

Family reunion: Beagles rescued from testing facility by South Elgin shelter and adopted by local families reunite one year later

August 27, 2023 at 8:24 a.m.

It was a special dog day of summer Saturday when more than 75 families who adopted beagles from Anderson Humane in South Elgin were reunited a year after the dogs...

Sharry Lynn Blazier, director of the Elgin Public Museum, was the recipient of an Elgin Image Award in 2022. Nominations are being sought for people and organizations to receive the award this year.

Elgin News Digest: Two Elgin nonprofits receiving $230k in literacy grant money; registration open for Hanover Township fall tutoring; nominations for Elgin Image Awards being sought

August 25, 2023 at 3:47 p.m.

Two Elgin nonprofits receiving $230k in literacy grants Two Elgin nonprofits will be receiving more than $230,000 in combined literacy grants to expand and enhance their programs, according to a...

West Dundee police hunting for pickup truck driver who struck bicyclist and fled crash scene

August 24, 2023 at 2:54 p.m.

A bicyclist was injured Wednesday night after being struck by a pickup truck whose driver then left the scene, West Dundee police said. The crash occurred about 8:15 p.m. on...

Dundee Township Park District's Family Fishing Day will be held Saturday at Aldis Park on the Fox River in West Dundee. Last year it took place at Algonquin Lakes, seen here.

Elgin News Digest: East Dundee to debut village’s first wine walk; Family Fishing Day Saturday at West Dundee’s Aldis Park; Izaak Walton League hosting ice cream social in Elgin

August 24, 2023 at 1:12 p.m.

East Dundee to debut village's first wine walk Saturday East Dundee and Eastside Cafe Coffee & Wine Bar are partnering on the village's first wine walk to be held from...

A history program on the life of Duncan Hines, known for the boxed cake mixes and canned frosting that bear his name, will by presented Aug. 29 at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

Elgin News Digest: East Dundee police undergoing reaccreditation process; history programs being planned by Elgin public library; Forever Home Dog Rescue holding ‘Dog Days’ fundraiser

March 12, 2024 at 11:57 a.m.

East Dundee police undergoing reaccreditation process Work needed to win reaccreditation for the East Dundee Police Department's through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program started this week, officials said. The...

District U-46 poised to buy two sites on Elgin’s east side for possible new schools

August 22, 2023 at 2:08 p.m.

District U-46 is moving forward with the purchase of two vacant properties on Elgin's east side and may join a national lawsuit that accuses social media of harmful marketing practices...

The shape of a dog emerged in the night sky Saturday over Elgin's Festival Park as part of a programmer-controlled drone show that replaced the traditional fireworks this year at the End of Summer Bash.

End of the Summer Bash family activities, drone show draw thousands to Elgin’s downtown Fesival Park

August 21, 2023 at 3:15 p.m.

Elgin's End of Summer Bash in downtown Festival Park concluded Saturday night with a 10-minute lighted drone show that was a first for the city and likely a first for...

Gianluca Juarez, who won his weight class at the Illinois Midget Championships, stands next to the Carpentersville sign that recognizes his accomplishment at the village's Randall Road entrance.

Elgin News Digest: Elgin police taking part in ‘Saturation Saturday’ Aug. 26; Carpentersville honors young wrestling champ with sign; Fox River Valley libraries offering access to Freegal Music+

August 18, 2023 at 1:32 p.m.

Elgin police taking part in 'Saturation Saturday' Aug. 26 In conjunction with the nationwide "Get Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, the Elgin Police Department, the Illinois State Police and...

East Dundee Depot Market's 25th annual Largest Tomato Contest begins at noon Saturday, with prizes awarded for first-, second- and third-place based on weight. These are some of the tomatoes entered in 2022.

Elgin News Digest: Annual largest tomato contest part of East Dundee’s Depot Market; senior fair being held in Carpentersville by Rep. Moeller; ‘What Makes Elgin Township Tick?’ event set for Saturday

August 17, 2023 at 3:43 p.m.

Annual largest tomato contest being held in East Dundee The 25th annual Largest Tomato Contest will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 19, outside The Depot in downtown East Dundee....

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