Elgin to buy two military-style wedge barricades to enhance public event security
The city of Elgin plans to buy two anti-vehicle barricade systems to keep people safer at special events, officials said.
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Elgin’s Parks and Rec director retires after 35-year career with the city
Maria Cumpata not only witnessed the evolution of Elgin’s Parks and Recreation Department over the course of her 35-year career, she played a pivotal role in its transformation. The biggest...
With Hemmens addition nearly finished, lineup of new shows booked for first time since 2012
The $14.4 million addition to The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin is nearly complete, with its first series of shows in more than a decade scheduled and a grand opening...
Elgin council set to ban sales of all edibles containing delta-8 or delta-9 THC
The sale of gummies, chips and other edibles that contain delta-8 or delta-9 THC will be outlawed in Elgin under an ordinance tentatively approved Wednesday by the Elgin City Council.
East Dundee planning sculptures for the Fox River, including one that could sit in the water
The Arts Council of East Dundee plans to seek artists to create three bronze sculptures to enhance the Fox River, with one piece possibly placed in the middle of the...
Fire damages portion of Haeger Potteries just as East Dundee prepares to sell it to developer
Fire damaged a portion of the former Haeger Potteries facility in East Dundee, which the village is in the process of selling to a company for redevelopment.
Area residents gearing up for anti-immigrant deportation rally Sunday in downtown Elgin
People spoke about their fears this week while making posters and plans for an anti-immigrant deportation rally to be held Sunday in downtown Elgin.
Evanston company to oversee $76.3M residential tranformation of Haeger Potteries building
The East Dundee Village Board chose an Evanston company as the redeveloper of the former Haeger Potteries property, a $76.3 million project that will create 136 apartment and town house...
Elgin woman’s mysterious disappearance 41 years ago explored in new police podcast: ‘Somebody does know something’
The last time anyone can confirm they saw Karen Schepers, the 23-year-old Elgin woman was leaving a Carpentersville bar where she'd been attending a celebration with co-workers in 1983. Elgin...
Dundee Township Park Board to choose between indoor, outdoor pool before going to referendum
A new Dundee Township Park District swimming pool will cost between $16.7 million and $36.7 million depending on whether the park board wants an indoor or outdoor facility, Executive Director...