Motorcyclist killed after colliding with car in Sleepy Hollow April 25, 2026 at 12:46 a.m. A 21-year-old Algonquin motorcyclist died Wednesday night after driving into a car on Randall Road in Sleepy Hollow, police said.
Elgin News Digest: Submissions sought for Elgin Short Film Fest; Elgin HS mascot voting now underway April 24, 2026 at 11:49 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Fox River in Elgin-area cresting but water levels to remain high for a while April 23, 2026 at 2:47 p.m. The Fox River in Elgin should crest Thursday into Friday but the public is urged to keep an eye on conditions and weather forecasts.
Elgin News Digest: Elgin police to host Heroes Unite celebration; Chicago Fire soccer clinics, camps at ECC April 23, 2026 at 2:19 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Voters to choose between fox, lion and watchmen as new Elgin HS mascot April 22, 2026 at 3:43 p.m. Elgin High School Maroons mascot finalists are a fox, lion and watchmen, the latter a nod to the city's Elgin Watch Co. connection.
Elgin High School’s new mascot to be only second one in history, after Chief Mighty Maroon phased out in 2002 April 22, 2026 at 12:24 p.m. Elgin High School was founded in 1869, but its only team mascot -- Chief Mighty Maroon -- lasted less than 20 years.
Elgin News Digest: Thriving After 55 fair at ECC Thursday; Style Thief Fashion Show being presented at Hemmens April 21, 2026 at 2:18 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Elgin News Digest: Services set for vet with no known kin; master chorale concert to be given Sunday April 17, 2026 at 2:44 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Elgin News Digest: Reading by the River set for Saturday; South Elgin cancels river cleanup event April 15, 2026 at 7:27 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Rookies RocHaus in downtown West Dundee to close at month’s end April 16, 2026 at 10:22 a.m. Entertainment venue Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee will close April 30; leaseholder Bob Karas cites competition, profitability issues.