Elgin News Digest: Elgin artist creates City of Hope chalk art; Carpentersville Habitat project delayed to 2027 By Mike DanaheyMore Top Picks Best Horse Saddle Bags July 17, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Opponents readying to fight proposed South Elgin data center By Gloria Casas July 20, 2026 at 1:55 p.m. A data center proposal is headed to the South Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission for...
Elgin News Digest: Shredding, recycling and food drive at Alero; PADS of Elgin receives $20,000 trust grant By Mike Danahey July 16, 2026 at 12:38 p.m. Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Cook County watchdog finds Samantha Steele offered job to opponent By A.D. Quig July 17, 2026 at 12:38 p.m. Cook County's watchdog has found that Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele made "an offer...
More Top Picks Coolers Electric Judges frequently order pretrial detention even when risk score is low: report By Madeline Buckley July 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Judges often hold defendants in jail while awaiting trial, even when given a low score...
Hindu group sues Elgin to lift restriction blocking proposed temple By Susan Sarkauskas July 16, 2026 at 10:50 a.m. A Hindu congregation that wants to build a temple and townhouses in Elgin is suing...
Elgin issues lead alert after drinking water samples exceed allowable levels By Rick West July 14, 2026 at 4:53 p.m. Elgin officials are again alerting residents after drinking water samples exceeded allowable lead levels during...
Cyclists swooping into West Dundee, Elgin for Chicago Grit races More Top Picks Ratings By Mike Danahey July 14, 2026 at 1:49 p.m. West Dundee and Elgin are preparing to host the Chicago Grit cycling races for a...
Here’s what to know if you’re heading to the Kane County Fair By Mike Danahey July 14, 2026 at 1:21 p.m. Kane County Fair celebrates its 157th year this week with the usual assortment of attractions...
Elgin smoke shop seeks to add liquor to their inventory after THC ban By Gloria Casas July 14, 2026 at 12:32 p.m. An Elgin smoke shop wants city OK to sell packaged liquor after sales dropped 40%...