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Column: Lighten up, social media posters

By Denise Crosby

September 23, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.

I don’t spend a lot of time on social media, which might make me in...

Andrea Prestinario, center, portrays the American Airlines pilot Beverley, with, from left, Adam Qutaishat, Soara-Joye Ross, Michelle Duffy, Abby C. Smith, Ron E. Rains, Nick Druzbanski, Russell Konstans, Susie McMonagle, Zak Berger and Sevon Askew in "Come From Away" now being staged at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. (Brett Beiner)

Column: New York actor Andrea Prestinario front and center as Paramount in Aurora has evolved the last 14 years

By Denise Crosby

September 21, 2025 at 6:49 p.m.

Andrea Prestinario likes to think of herself as a “proud mama of the Paramount,” with...

Ten-year-old Elijah Powell had his bedroom redesigned as a gift from Special Spaces Illinois, Advocate Children’s Hospital, the Chicago Bears and Steinhafels. The Elgin boy is being treated for cancer at Advocate Children's Hospital. (Special Spaces Illinois)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin boy, 10, gifted with Chicago Bears-themed bedroom; East Dundee taking downtown community selfie Sunday

By Mike Danahey

September 18, 2025 at 9:06 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

A road sign along Route 31 between Sullivan Road and Ashland Avenue was erected on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, honoring the memory of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Wayne (Sonny) Wilder Hill Jr., a West Aurora graduate who was murdered after being taken prisoner while fighting during the Korean War and whose remains have never been found. (Bob Patterson)

Column: Two more Aurora area road dedications added as nation recognizes POW/MIAs
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By Denise Crosby

September 18, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

The series of road dedications is spearheaded by Gold Star father Robert Patterson and Rolling...

Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation's semi-annual book sale will be held Sept. 17-21 at the downtown Elgin library. (Gail Borden Public Library)

Elgin News Digest: Gail Borden library foundation holding book sale; Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour’s Friday finale postponed

By Mike Danahey

September 10, 2025 at 9:09 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Two events this week, one in Carpentersville and the other at St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin, are being held to rememeber those who lost their lives as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001. (AP)

Elgin News Digest: Carpentersville hosting 9/11 Patriot Day remembrance; Hanover Township health, wellness expo set for Thursday

By Mike Danahey

September 8, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

JR Hutson, owner of the South Elgin Village Tavern & Grill, and his wife, RC, pose for a photo celebrating the restaurant's first anniversary in 2018. A number of factors made Hutson decide to close the restaurant, he said, including the price of food. (JR Hutson)

Food costs, changing dining habits lead to Village Tavern’s closure, owner says

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By Mike Danahey

September 5, 2025 at 6:29 p.m.

Village Tavern & Grill in South Elgin will be serving its patron-popular chicken fingers once...

Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin is hosting a job fair from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. (Gail Borden Public Library)

Elgin News Digest: Gail Borden Public Library holding community job fair; Candy Quest in West Dundee to close this month

By Mike Danahey

September 5, 2025 at 7:44 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be among the attactions at Saturday's 16th annual Meadowdale Motorsports & Memories Car Show at Raceway Woods in Carpentersville. (AP)

Fall into fall with these events and festivals planned for the Elgin area

By Mike Danahey

September 4, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.

With September now here and summer fun starting to fade into the sunset, the Elgin...

This is one a several Home Planet Earth fiberglass sculptures that will be auctioned off Saturday at a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. (Mike Danahey/for The Courier-News)

Elgin News Digest: Habitat for Humanity to auction Planet Earth scuptures; Carpentersville firefighters selling Hispanic Heritage clothing

By Mike Danahey

September 3, 2025 at 6:34 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.