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A $3 million federal grant will help the Elgin Fire Department pay for nine new paramedic/firefighters to man a sixth ambulance. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

Elgin to hire nine new paramedic/firefighters with help of $3M federal grant

October 9, 2025 at 12:20 p.m.

A three-year, $3 million grant will let the Elgin Fire Department add nine firefighters to its ranks to man a sixth ambulance.

Police shot Carpentersville man because he had gun, ignored commands, prosecutors say

October 13, 2025 at 1:08 p.m.

A Carpentersville man shot by police had a gun in his hand, refused to follow officers' commands, Kane County prosecutors said.

DeLoris Doederlein, right, displays the key to the village she presented with Monday night by the village of East Dundee in honor of her 100th birthday. The former teacher, business owner and state legislator was joined by her daughter, Martha Lehman, who holds the proclamation written for Doederlein and read aloud at the board meeting. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

DeLoris Doederlein receives key to East Dundee in recognition of her 100th birthday

October 7, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

DeLoris Doederlein received a 100th birthday surprise Monday night when the East Dundee Village Board gave her a key to the village.

The Gail Borden Public Library is notifying the public that want patrons to continue to use their facilities but they have no ability to stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from coming into their buildings or parking lots. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

Elgin library wants patrons to know it can’t stop ICE agents from being on site

October 6, 2025 at 12:26 p.m.

Elgin's Gail Borden Public Library puts out a message saying they can't stop ICE agents from being in their buildings or parking lots but neither will they help them without...

Man shot by Carpentersville police in August faces multiple felony charges

October 2, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.

A 32-year-old man still hospitalized after being shot by Carpentersville police in August has been charged with multiple felonies, according to Kane County court records.

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

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

Dundee Township Park District's plan to seek voter approval for a tax referendum to pay for a new swimming pool and other amenities has been postponed until an evaluation can...

SEBA Park’s sensory playground has been temporarily closed so its surface can be replaced. The park is only 10 years old but gets a lot of visits from special education classes, according to the village's parks and recreation director. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

SEBA Park’s sensory playground in South Elgin closed so new surface can be installed

September 26, 2025 at 8:35 p.m.

The sensory playground in South Elgin's SEBA Park is closed through next week so its surface area can be replaced, according to Kim Wascher, the village's parks and recreation director.

Elgin council adds two more provisions to DNA contract before approving

September 26, 2025 at 6:52 a.m.

The Elgin City Council signed off Wednesday on a new three-year contract with the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin, but added two new requirements it did not discuss beforehand.

Ziegler’s Ace Hardware in Carpentersville is closing after 41 years. The company's remaining eight stores, including its headquarters in Elgin, remain open. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

Ziegler’s Ace to close its store in Carpentersville; second in chain to be shut this year

September 29, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

Ziegler’s Ace Hardware, a fixture in Carpentersville's Meadowdale Shopping Center for 41 years, is closing due to declining sales.

Elgin resident Alice Byrd Potter was ahead of her time when she became the first woman to drive from Chicago to New York in 1908. Her story will be featured the weekend during the 38th annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk in Elgin. (Elgin History Museum)

Elgin residents who became transportation leaders featured in this year’s cemetery walk

September 25, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.

An Elgin man credited with the idea of painting a line down the center of a road among 7 people featured in Bluff City Cemetery Walk.

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