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Weekly coronavirus cases climb in Kane County, data shows

July 20, 2020 at 5:06 p.m.

Weekly confirmed coronavirus cases in Kane County have increased, health department data released Monday shows. There were 272 confirmed COVID-19 cases July 13 through Monday, according to the county's COVID-19...

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government pushed the deadline to file income tax returns from April 15 to July 15.

It’s April in July: Elgin income tax preparers are deluged in advance of Wednesday tax filing deadline

July 12, 2020 at 9:31 a.m.

For local income tax preparers, this year has been unlike any other: fewer one-on-one sessions with clients, offices reorganized for social distancing and nonstop work in the heart of summer...

The storm that moved through Elgin Thursday night took down a massive tree and power lines near a home at the corner of Prospect Avenue and Seneca Street.

Microburst takes down trees and power lines in Elgin, leaves thousands without power

July 10, 2020 at 4:43 p.m.

A microburst downed trees, branches and power lines in Elgin Thursday night, National Weather Service meteorologists said. Nearly 17,000 ComEd customers in Elgin lost electricity as a result of the...

More than a third of families and employees who responded to a District U-46 survey said they want a mix of-person classes and e-learning when school resumes in the fall while another third said they prefer remote learning only.

U-46 survey shows more than 35% of parents and staff want mix of remote learning and in-person classes in the fall

July 9, 2020 at 4:02 p.m.

More than a third of families and employees who responded to a District U-46 survey said they want a mix of-person classes and e-learning when school resumes in the fall...

The Waterwog 3, the new Elgin Fire Department's inflatable rescue boat, is ideal for low-head dam calls because it's very difficult to capsize or sink, officials say.

Elgin firefighters unveil new water rescue craft, intended to make water and dam rescues safer

July 9, 2020 at 12:59 p.m.

The Elgin Fire Department unveiled its newest water rescue vehicle this week, and firefighters say it is unlike any being used by most dive/water rescue units in the area. "The...

New Starbucks proposed for Elgin, Dunkin’ store slated for South Elgin

July 7, 2020 at 4:19 p.m.

Plans for a new Starbucks in Elgin and a new Dunkin' location in South Elgin were presented at municipal meetings this week. The 2,200-square-foot Starbucks Coffee shop is proposed for...

Transportation company’s relocation to Elgin moves ahead

July 7, 2020 at 3:28 p.m.

Rolling Meadows-based transportation company AZE Inc. moved closer to relocating to Elgin after the city's planning and zoning commission recommended the company's plans to build a 20,000 square-foot headquarters and...

Weekly COVID-19 case counts drop in Kane County

July 7, 2020 at 4:28 p.m.

Kane County's COVID-19 confirmed case count is nearing 8,000, but its weekly count is trending downward, according to county data. The Kane County Health Department has reported 7,933 confirmed COVID-19...

Gail Borden Public Library reopens its three libraries in Elgin and South Elgin on Monday, but several guidelines will be in place to ensure public health during COVID-19 pandemic, officials said.

Elgin libraries, museums to reopen beginning Monday, but ‘things will not look the same,’ officials say

July 5, 2020 at 9:23 a.m.

The Gail Borden Public Library is to reopen to patrons Monday morning, more than three months after it last welcomed guests. However, the revolving doors won't be in use. Plexiglass...

Castro, Moeller defend need to increase minimum wage and gas tax in meeting with chamber of commerce reps

July 2, 2020 at 1:28 p.m.

Increases in the minimum wage and state gas tax that went into effect this week are being criticized by some as the wrong step in the middle of a pandemic,...

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