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The village of West Dundee is considering two possible sites on the former Spring Hill Mall property as the location for its new police station. If all goes according to plan, construction could start in 2027. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

West Dundee plans to build new police station on cleared Spring Hill Mall land

By Mike Danahey

January 9, 2026 at 7:17 p.m.

The West Dundee Village Board is moving forward with plans to build a new police...

Elgin resident Diana Esposito, an Advocate Sherman Hospital Care heart patient, helped unfurl a giant “Bear Down” flag Jan. 4, 2026, before the Chicago Bears game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. (Advocate Health Care)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin heart patient unfurls ‘Bear Down’ flag at Bears game; kiln-formed glass art open house at Kimball House

By Mike Danahey

January 8, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

After basketball court equipment is replaced at the Rakow Center in Carpentersville, there will be six new rims and backboards as well as electronic equipment to lift and adjust the rim height. (Dundee Township Park District)

Rakow Center’s gym closed for installation of new equipment

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By Mike Danahey

January 8, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

Dundee Township Park District’s Rakow Center gym is closed to the public through Jan. 23...

A drive to collect items for Food for Greater Elgin and other food pantries is being held as part of the city of Elgin's events celebrating Martin Luther King Day. (City of Elgin)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin holding MLK Food Drive, King celebration, youth program; Dundee Library offering program on seasonal mood shifts

By Mike Danahey

January 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Bleuroot owner Maria Terry says one of her favorite things about her farm-to-table restaurant in downtown West Dundee was the three-story building in which it was located. The restaurant will be ending its seven-year run on New Year's Eve. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

Bleuroot to close on New Year’s Eve after seven years in downtown West Dundee

By Mike Danahey

December 20, 2025 at 11:21 a.m.

The owner of Bleuroot in West Dundee says her restaurant's last day will be New...

East Dundee Art Council’s third annual Black and White Art Show will be held Feb. 21 at Willow & Birch. Entry applications are being accepted now through Jan. 28. (Village of East Dundee)

Elgin News Digest: Applications being sought for Black and White Art Show; tickets on sale for Black Tie New Year’s Eve Masquerade

By Mike Danahey

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December 18, 2025 at 1:25 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Duke’s Blues-N-BBQ will hold its 10th annual Food is Love community meal Saturday at Fox Valley Baptist Church in East Dundee. It's organized by the BBQ restaurant's owners Duke and Rhiannon Seward. (Duke's Blues-N-BBQ)

Elgin News Digest: Duke’s 10th annual ‘Food Is Love’ community set for Saturday; Kane County offering free firearm restraining order classes

By Mike Danahey

December 16, 2025 at 12:27 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Elgin High School senior Sofia Dekarske, seen here with culinary instructor Ammee Schubert, won a burger-making contest Dec. 5 at the Chicago Street Pour House in Elgin. Dekarske's Upside Down burger was inspired by the Netflix series "Stranger Things" and a burger on the menu at Sonic. (Mike Danahey/The Courier-News)

Elgin News Digest: ‘Stranger Things’ inspired hamburger wins annual competition; Dundee, Elgin libraries holding New Year’s parties for kids

By Mike Danahey

December 12, 2025 at 6:04 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Ken Simonsen paints a snake with an apple during a 2022 Art Clash competition held at Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin. On Saturday, the studio will be holding a Holiday Art Clash with a cash prize presented to the winner. (The Courier-News)

Elgin News Digest: Side Street Studio holding Holiday Art Clash Saturday; Dundee Library celebrating Scandanavian Hygge Night

By Mike Danahey

December 11, 2025 at 11:51 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Duke's Blues N BBQ, which has been located in the red caboose in downtown East Dundee since 2016, is moving into the building formerly occupied by Van's Frozen Custard. (The Courier-News)

Duke’s Blues N BBQ leaving red caboose for new East Dundee location

By Gloria Casas

December 10, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.

Duke’s Blues N BBQ is moving from its red caboose in downtown East Dundee to...