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Elgin man’s remains identified 69 years after he went missing during Korean War

February 10, 2020 at 1:09 p.m.

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Harold Drews, an Elgin man reported missing in action during the Korean War, has been identified as being among the 55 boxes of remains turned over...

An Elgin High School lifeguarding student jumps in to "save" a swimmer as part of basic training. The group of students will spend the semester working on different lifeguard skills in order to complete the class and earn their certification.

Students flock to new lifeguard classes at U-46 high schools

February 9, 2020 at 3:29 a.m.

Michelle Hernandez is one of the 15 students who spend their first minutes of the school day at the Elgin High School swimming pool this semester. Unlike other physical education...

John Oliver, the principal of Clinton Elementary School in South Elgin, has been placed on paid administrative leave for an undisclosed reason.

Principal at U-46 elementary school in South Elgin put on paid leave, district says

February 7, 2020 at 2:03 p.m.

Clinton Elementary School principal John Oliver was placed on paid administrative leave at the end of January, School District U-46 officials said. Retired district administrator Chris Dennison is serving as...

A student told U-46 and police that a bomb threat to Clinton Elementary School posted online Wednesday night was meant to be a prank, officials said.

Student identified as source of false bomb threat made against Clinton Elementary School in South Elgin

February 6, 2020 at 6:04 p.m.

A student responsible for posting a bomb threat to Clinton Elementary School in South Elgin on social media Wednesday has been identified and is now facing disciplinary action, School District...

St. Mary School in Elgin cancels classes Thursday, Friday after more than 20% of students call in sick

February 6, 2020 at 5:36 p.m.

St. Mary Catholic School in Elgin canceled all classes Thursday and Friday after more than 20% of its students and four staff members were out with flu-like symptoms earlier in...

Jorge Ochoa is a firefighter/paramedic with the Elgin Fire Department.

10 questions with… firefighter/paramedic Jorge Ochoa

February 6, 2020 at 5:38 p.m.

"10 Questions With..." is a weekly feature in The Courier-News in which reporter Rafael Guerrero interviews someone in the Elgin area we think you should know and finds out a...

David Petraeus, retired U.S. Army general and former CIA director, will be the keynote speaker Oct. 20 at Judson University's World Leaders Forum.

Gen. David Petraeus to be keynote speaker at Judson’s 2020 World Leaders Forum

February 5, 2020 at 7:53 a.m.

Former CIA director and retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus will be the keynote speaker at Judson University's World Leaders Forum this fall, university officials announced. "I think Gen. Petraeus...

Elgin commission recommends time extension for never-built residential care center on Chicago Street

February 4, 2020 at 5:57 p.m.

Nearly two years ago, the Elgin City Council approved plans for a three-story residential care center to be built on East Chicago Street. But the center was never built and...

Republican primary candidates in the 14th Congressional District gave their opinions on several topics Thursday during a forum held in Batavia. The candidates in attendance, from left, were Anthony Catela, Jerry Evans, Ted Gradel, Catalina Lauf, James Marter and Sue Rezin.

GOP primary candidates for Lauren Underwood’s Congressional seat say it’s too late for Equal Rights Amendment, no longer needed

February 2, 2020 at 9:31 a.m.

A majority of the Republican candidates hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood don't support the new legal push for force recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment, they said at...

Gail Borden’s Black History Family Festival to celebrate its 15th year this weekend

January 31, 2020 at 9:36 a.m.

The annual Black History Family Festival at Gail Borden Public Library celebrates 15 years this Saturday. The three-hour festival will feature musical performances, the recognition of six School District U-46...

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