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Elgin resident Asia Bell was one of eight artists who contributed to nonprofit City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago's "Artistic Expressions of Hope" live chalk art initiative. Her artwork was displayed in Zion. (City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin artist creates City of Hope chalk art; Carpentersville Habitat project delayed to 2027

By Mike Danahey

July 17, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

A customer shops in the produce section of a grocery store on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. Whether it is on the West Coast or in the Chicago area, the price of groceries has been an issue for consumers. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Column: Grocery talk speaks volumes about price of everyday life

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By Denise Crosby

July 14, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Unfortunately, the grocery store is where inflation feels personal.

Competitive bicyclists pedal past the Village Squire during the 2025 West Dundee River Challenge. The race returns to West Dundee Friday, July 17. (Ethan Glading/Chicago Grit)

Cyclists swooping into West Dundee, Elgin for Chicago Grit races

By Mike Danahey

July 14, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

West Dundee and Elgin are preparing to host the Chicago Grit cycling races for a...

Gowns for Good will hold a pop-up boutique formalwear and accessory sale Thursday through Saturday at The Haight in downtown Elgin. (Gowns for Good)

Elgin News Digest: Gowns for Good event set for this weekend; Carpentersville police issue fireworks tickets

By Mike Danahey

July 13, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

A free discovery walk will be held July 18 by the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin. (City of Elgin)

Elgin News Digest: Hawthorne Hill holding discovery walk; Carpentersville seeking laser tag players

By Mike Danahey

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July 10, 2026 at 3:39 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The animated film "How to Train Your Dragon 2" will be shown after dusk July 17 in Carpenter Park in Carpentersville. (DreamWorks Animation)

Elgin News Digest: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ screening; Kane storm damage survey now available

By Mike Danahey

July 9, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

A classic car show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Elgin History Museum at 360 Park St. (Elgin History Museum)

Elgin News Digest: Classic car show at Elgin History Museum; unauthorized trails found in Raceway Wood

By Mike Danahey

July 7, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The Rotary Club of Carpentersville's “Blind Flights” craft beer event will be held July 11 in Carpenter Park. (Rotary Club of Carpentersville)

Elgin News Digest: Carpentersville Rotary holding Blind Flights event; benefit concert July 12 for Anderson Humane

By Mike Danahey

July 3, 2026 at 6:21 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Column: Fox Valley’s ‘Love Letters to America’ focus on blessings to we the people

By Denise Crosby

July 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

"Love Letters to America" project a perfect fit as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is Alexander Hamilton and Phillipa Soo is Eliza Hamilton in "Hamilton," the filmed version of the original Broadway production. (Disney+/TNS)

Elgin News Digest: ‘Hamilton’ sing-along at Dundee Library; Declaration of Independence reading at museum

By Mike Danahey

July 1, 2026 at 9:03 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.