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Judson University's World Leaders Forum has purchased the PNC Bank building in downtown Elgin for $200,000. The organization's director said it is expected the building will be used for educational purposes and office space.

Judson University’s World Leaders Forum buys downtown Elgin building for $200,000

January 16, 2020 at 5:49 p.m.

The group that oversees Judson University's World Leaders Forum has purchased the PNC Bank building in downtown Elgin for $200,000. What the building will be used for has not yet...

The Elgin History Museum has started offering guided Spanish-language tours on the third Saturday of every month. Museum officials hope the tours attract more Latino visitors and connect more with the community.

Elgin History Museum offering Spanish language tours once a month

January 17, 2020 at 8:51 a.m.

The history of Elgin can now be learned in English and in Spanish thanks to new Spanish-language tours being offered at the Elgin History Museum. Two hour-long tours — one...

Rebara Blalark is a retired music director for churches and ministries and a lifelong Elgin resident.

10 questions with… retired music director Rebara Blalark

January 16, 2020 at 1:18 p.m.

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

School District U-46 officials present information on student discipline and safety issues at Monday's school board meeting.

Big jump in number of U-46 discipline cases, with freshman infractions up 20%

January 14, 2020 at 6:55 p.m.

The number of U-46 student disciplinary cases last year jumped by more than 5,000 over the previous year, district officials told the school board Monday night. And of the 45,187...

Kimball Middle School principal Charlotte Coleman guides students down the hallway of the Elgin school on the first day of the 2019-20 school year.

U-46 board adopts 2020-21 calendar with earlier start date and last day coming a week before Memorial Day

January 14, 2020 at 1:50 p.m.

Despite some concern about an earlier start date and a lack of public input, the District U-46 School Board unanimously adopted a 2020-21 school schedule Monday that has students starting...

Fourth generation takes the reins of Ziegler’s Ace chain

January 13, 2020 at 7:31 a.m.

Elgin-based Ziegler's Ace Hardware has a new president. Co-owner Adam Ziegler has succeeded his father, David, in a move announced this week. Adam Ziegler was promoted to his co-ownership role...

Ten area community colleges sent students to the men of color summit held Wednesday at Elgin Community College.

Summit for male students of color discusses the difficulties they face in going to college — and finishing

January 10, 2020 at 8:18 a.m.

Education professor J. Luke Wood has spent years researching and talking about the challenges male students of color have in pursuing and attaining a college diploma — family income, social...

South Elgin seeking county grant to fund bulk of $578,000 renovation of Lions Park

January 9, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.

The village of South Elgin is hoping to land a Kane County grant to cover most of $578,000 needed to upgrade the playground equipment at Lions Park. Village board members...

Leasing begins this month for Panton Mill Station, a 100-unit luxury apartment complex located in the tallest residential building in downtown South Elgin.

Leasing to begin this month on luxury apartments in tallest residential structure in downtown South Elgin

January 9, 2020 at 3:06 p.m.

Panton Mill Station, a 100-unit luxury apartment complex being partially funded with $1.2 million in South Elgin TIF funds, will welcome its first residents next month, the developer said. Tours...

Peanut butter and jelly, chocolate-covered cherry and chocolate-frosted with sprinkles are among the doughnut that can be found on occasion on the menu at Craft Donuts + Coffee .

10 questions with… Craft Donuts + Coffee manager Juliana Marciniak

January 9, 2020 at 1:46 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...

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