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Elgin's 9/11 memorial service Wednesday included a sounding of the bells by Elgin firefighter Mickey Widtfelldt.

Anniversary of Sept. 11 reminds Americans there’s strength in unity, Elgin officials say at memorial

September 11, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

The events of Sept. 11, 2001, are all too memorable for Barb Miller. On that morning, the Elgin resident, who was working for an insurance brokerage firm, learned nearly 200...

West Dundee Heritage Fest returns for 22nd year with lineup that includes music, food, car show, craft fair and more

September 10, 2019 at 12:39 p.m.

For several members of West Dundee's staff, finding time each year to celebrate early September birthdays and wedding anniversaries tends to be a little challenging. That's because they are right...

Ollie Besinger provides fresh eggs and other products through Upcountry Farm in West Dundee.

Down to business: Adopted hens lead to egg-supply farm

September 6, 2019 at 8:26 a.m.

Business name: Upcountry Farm, Inc. Address: 36W465 Huntley Road, West Dundee Contact info: Look for UPcountry Farm on Facebook Owner: Ollie Besinger Years in business: Five years as an egg...

The playground at Grafelman Park, located at Fourth and Main streets, is set to get a major overhaul this month.

Grafelman Park playground in West Dundee to get an upgrade

September 4, 2019 at 4:58 p.m.

After West Dundee's annual Heritage Fest this month, the playground at Grafelman Park will be out of commission for a while. But for good reason. The playground, at Fourth and...

About 300 pumpkins were given out to children to decorate and take home during the 2016 West Dundee Halloween Party.

West Dundee resurrects popular Halloween festival

September 3, 2019 at 3:21 p.m.

West Dundee has reversed course and will hold its popular Halloween Party this fall. Last month, the village said it would hit pause and skip the event in 2019 to...

Cathleen Dixon's passion for teaching children and choreographing dance routines led her to open the Dixon Dance Academy in West Dundee.

Down to business: Spreading a passion for dance

August 30, 2019 at 7:28 a.m.

Business: Dixon Dance Academy Address: 777 S. 8th St., West Dundee Contact info: (847) 836-5678; https://dixondanceacademy.com/ Owner: Cathleen Dixon Number of years in business: 26 What does this business do?...

East Dundee to continue parkway tree program

August 28, 2019 at 5:45 p.m.

A program in East Dundee aims to make tree-lined streets a reality. Last year, the village rolled out the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program to reforest areas which battled such diseases...

Vicki Kelsey (right) is a tool and die apprentice in the program at OTTO's newly completed technology and manufacturing center. Ignacio "Nacho" Lopez, a senior die setter at OTTO, explains the Bruderer high-speed 60-ton punching press.

OTTO Engineering invests in trades with new apprenticeship program and manufacturing center

August 28, 2019 at 8:28 a.m.

For Vicki Kelsey, a career in the trades was a natural next step after growing up on a horse farm. "I love being able to say I made something with...

Members of the Dundee Township Visitor's Center weighed the entries for this year's "Largest Tomato Contest" Aug. 24, 2019 in downtown East Dundee.

Rain, sunshine and perhaps a good talking-to helped yield the top tomatoes in annual East Dundee contest

August 24, 2019 at 2:13 p.m.

More than a dozen tomatoes – in all shapes and colors – were on display Saturday Aug. 24 in downtown East Dundee for the Largest Tomato Contest. Held by members...

West Dundee's Halloween Party included a house-decorating contest. Families got a chance to go one a hayride and look at homes then judge the displays.

West Dundee Halloween Party taking a year off, with its future in doubt

August 23, 2019 at 12:12 p.m.

The popular West Dundee Halloween Party will not return this year as village officials consider its future. Village leaders are assessing whether to rely on volunteers to run the event...

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