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Plans to seek voter referendum approval to build a swimming pool to replace the one that closed in Sleepy Hollow in 2023 -- and pay for other amenities -- have been put on the back burner while the Dundee Township Park District Board evaluates all of its needs and expenses. (Dundee Township Park District)

New pool referendum on hold while Dundee park district does financial assessment

By Gloria Casas

September 30, 2025 at 1:59 p.m.

Dundee Township Park District's plan to seek voter approval for a tax referendum to pay...

The second annual El Trote De Las Calacas (The Skeleton Trot) will be held Oct. 18 at Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. In addtion to the race, there will be giant puppets, live music and food. (Gail Borden Public Library)

October full of Halloween fun, with parades, parties, runs and haunted happenings planned

By Mike Danahey

September 30, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

Spooktacular community gatherings and Day of the Dead celebrations will be held in the Elgin...

Peter Akemann, cofounder of the Children’s Theatre of Elgin, longtime member of the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees and a local minister, has died at age 73. (Akemann family)

Elgin News Digest: Memorial service for Children’s Theatre of Elgin cofounder; ‘Lilo & Stitch’ to be shown Friday outside Dolphin Cove

By Mike Danahey

September 30, 2025 at 11:09 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin is holding ghost hunt and ghost story train rides on Saturdays in October. (Fox River Trolley Museum)

Elgin News Digest: Spooky events being held at Fox River Trolley Museum; Moeller hosting youth/family fair, mobile DMV visit

By Mike Danahey

September 26, 2025 at 8:08 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

More than 500 BMX riders from across Illinois are expected to participate in the 2025 BMX State Championship, which for the first time in its history is being held Sept. 26-28 at The Hill BMX track at the Elgin Sports Complex. (Explore Elgin Area)

Elgin News Digest: BMX state championship at The Hill this weekend; Theatre on the Fox presenting ‘Into the Woods’

By Mike Danahey

September 25, 2025 at 3:17 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The Elgin Fire Department is one of three holding open houses this Saturday. Visitors can also check out activities at being held by the West Dundee Fire Department and Elgin Community College’s Center for Emergency Services. (Elgin Fire Department)

Elgin News Digest: Three fire department open houses set for Saturday; Elgin Public Museum holding ’90s-era fundraiser
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By Mike Danahey

September 17, 2025 at 9:22 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Water trickles from a lead service line as workers remove and replace it with a copper pipe for a homeowner in the 10100 block of South Green Street in Chicago, May 2, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

West Dundee chucks plan to charge property owners for lead water line replacement

By Mike Danahey

September 16, 2025 at 1:43 p.m.

The West Dundee Village Board has reversed course and won't charge property owners to have...

The Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is presenting a Day of the Dead ofrenda as part of it Hispanic Heritage Month programs and events. (Gail Borden Public Library)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin library holding Hispanic Heritage Month events; Elgin police hosting Viva Elgin! at Festival Park

By Mike Danahey

September 16, 2025 at 10:57 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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

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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.