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The East Dundee Village Board would like residents' opinions on how much video gaming should be allowed in town. Village staff has been directed to create a survey to obtain public input. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

East Dundee to ask residents to weigh in on video gaming issue

July 25, 2025 at 10:27 p.m.

Does East Dundee have too many video gaming terminals, or should the village allow businesses to add more? It’s a debate that went round and round at this week’s village...

The former Haeger Potteries site, now owned by the village of East Dundee, has become a destination for trespassers and thieves. The East Dundee Village Board voted this week to erect fencing around the property to keep people out. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

East Dundee to fence in Haeger site to keep trespassers, thieves out

July 24, 2025 at 1:11 p.m.

The former Haeger Potteries in East Dundee has become a magnet for trespassers and thieves, despite its windows being covered with plywood, its doorways secured and razor wire installed along...

This illustration done by the city of Elgin shows how a municipal water main connects to a property via a water service line. Muncipalities throughout the country are being required to remove any service lines made out of lead. (City of Elgin)

East Dundee OKs spending $508,000 to remove lead water lines

July 22, 2025 at 1:19 p.m.

East Dundee plans to spend more than $500,000 this year removing lead service lines bringing water into village homes and businesses.

Safety improvements planned for the West Highland Avenue railroad crossing in Elgin could help it be designated as a "quiet zone," officials said. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

Elgin working to improve West Highland train crossing, establish ‘quiet zone’

July 18, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

Safety improvements being discussed for the West Highland Avenue train crossing in Elgin could allow it to become a "quiet zone."Safety improvements being discussed for the West Highland Avenue train...

After work on the 130-unit Iron Flats luxury apartment complex came to a halt in 2024, a new deal to restart construction is in the works, Carpentersville officials say. (Olive Street Development)

Work on stalled Iron Flats luxury apartment complex in Carpentersville moving forward again

July 17, 2025 at 1:13 p.m.

Iron Flats, a multimillion luxury apartment complex planned for Route 31 and Huntley Road in Carpentersville, found a new developer, officials said.

Carpentersville annexes nearly 150 acres as it moves forward with plans for new TIF district

July 17, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

Carpentersville has annexed 147.9 acres of land along the Randall and Huntley road corridors with an eye toward creating a new Tax Increment Financing district to spur new development.

New to the Kane County Fair this year will be a female barrel racing competition, organizers said. The fair runs from Wednesday through Sunday at the fairgrounds in St. Charles. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Women’s barrel racing a new addition to this year’s Kane County Fair

July 15, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

The 156th Kane County Fair, running Wednesday through Sunday, is featuring women's barrel racing in addition to the usual fair fare.

With about 150 vendors rotating in and out of the Downtown Elgin Market every season, the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is hoping a $100,000 grant will help some of them make the jump to brick-and-mortar operations. (Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin)

Elgin’s DNA hoping $100,000 grant will help pop-up vendors become downtown store owners

July 14, 2025 at 2:53 p.m.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is creating a new business incubator program with a $100,000 grant from Main Street America.

Artist's rendering of what a redeveloped Haeger Properties site could look like with green space and apartments buildings. (Brinshore Development)

East Dundee president says Haeger proposal too dense, has ‘Section 8’ rents

July 11, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

East Dundee Village President Dan Pearson says he agrees with residents who oppose using the former Haeger Potteries property for affordable rental units, saying the project is too dense and...

The Spot Food Truck Park, currently operating at 215 DuPage St. on a temporary use permit from the city of Elgin, could become a permanent business if approved by the Elgin City Council. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

Expanded food truck rules win Elgin panel’s nod but plans for food truck park stall

July 10, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Proposals to allow food trucks to operate in downtown Elgin, on publicly owned property and in Wing Park are headed to the Elgin City Council for approval, but plans for...

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