New grocery store expected next year in shuttered Ace Hardware location in Elgin: A new grocery store is expected to open next year in the former Ace Hardware ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/29/new-grocery-ace-hardware-elgin-council/

Wash and learn: ‘The Basics’ program brings fundamentals to parents and kids at Elgin laundromats
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/27/wash-and-learn-program-elgin-laundromats/

Courts uphold Aurora recall referendum question on fall ballot, appeal filed: A Kane County circuit court judge upheld the Aurora electoral board’s decision to ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/25/courts-uphold-aurora-recall-referendum-question-on-fall-ballot-appeal-filed/

Flock cameras removed from Elgin Community College campus: Elgin Community College had controversial automated license plate-reading cameras removed from its ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/16/flock-cameras-removed-elgin-community-college/

South Elgin Village Board approves temporary moratorium on building data centers in community
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/13/south-elgin-approves-moratorium-data-centers/

Kaelie Tomalak leads St. Charles North past Prospect for flag football state title: ‘We had something special’
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/17/high-school-flag-football-state-championship-game-prospect-st-charles-north/

St. Charles soccer joins Division I tournament field amid court case: The St. Charles boys soccer team has been placed in the Division I tournament as a court ...
eu.dispatch.com/story/sports/high-school/soccer/2026/10/17/ohio-high-school-soccer-ohsaa-tournament-bracket-st-charles/92295659007/

Prescribed burns set at Kane County forest preserves
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/14/controlled-burns-planned-at-forest-preserves-throughout-kane-county/

An Illinois College Tried to Cancel Its Flock Contract. Flock Refused - Gadget Review
gadgetreview.com/an-illinois-college-tried-to-cancel-its-flock-contract-flock-refused

Northern Ontario grower’s giant pumpkin is the heaviest but doesn’t win: A giant grower from Englehart, Ont.'s giant pumpkin was the heaviest at this year's Port ...
ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/northern-ontario-growers-giant-pumpkin-is-the-heaviest-but-doesnt-win/

DeSales quarterback RJ Day's 15-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Karhoff gave the Stallions a 21-14 lead over St. Charles in the third quarter.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association will file an emergency appeal aimed at keeping the St. Charles soccer team in the Division II postseason ... Show more
OHSAA asking appeals court to keep St. Charles soccer in Division II
OHSAA asking appeals court to keep St. Charles soccer in Division II
Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission nixes proposal for 7 Brew Coffee on Summit Street
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/08/elgin-commission-nixes-7-brew-coffee/

Plans for old Pheasant Run resort site in St. Charles recommended for approval: A month after a Pheasant Run proposal was shot down, a modified development plan ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/25/st-charles-shops-pheasant-run-vequity/

Elgin’s Larkin High School unveils first outdoor sports stadium in its history, despite rain
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/02/larkin-high-school-outdoor-sports-stadium/

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, who has been missing from the public eye for months, announces his retirement
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/02/kane-county-sheriff-ron-hain/

Thinking about dad gives Elgin runner inspiration for Chicago Marathon: The memory of his father is motivating Mario Hernandez Jr. of Elgin as he prepares to run ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/30/elgin-marathon-runner-hernandez-chicago-dystrophy/

A 34-yard touchdown run by Michael Zarick gave St. Charles a 14-0 lead in the second quarter of its Week 6 game vs. Bishop Hartley.

Revised Pheasant Run development plan wins St. Charles council OK in split vote: A month after a Pheasant Run proposal was shot down, a modified development plan ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/25/st-charles-shops-pheasant-run-vequity/

Sports: Nabatanzi dreams big as St. Charles Lwanga debut at : The international tournament started on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with the technical meeting ...
newvision.co.ug/category/sports/nabatanzi-dreams-big-as-st-charles-lwanga-deb-NV_240867_092026

Film director Kevin Smith’s bringing his unique comedy view to Hemmens in Elgin: Film director Kevin Smith talks about his show at Elgin’s Hemmens Center Friday ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/17/kevin-smith-director-show-hemmens-elgin/

How Illinois looks heading into Week 5 ⚔️
Police chief assures public: No Flock cameras being used in Elgin: As public distrust of Flock Safety cameras grows, Elgin’s police chief said the city doesn’t ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/12/police-chief-assures-public-no-flock-cameras-being-used-in-elgin/

Elgin man to serve 65 years in prison for murdering pregnant wife: An Elgin man who stabbed his estranged wife — and her unborn child — to death in 2024 has been ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/10/elgin-man-65-prison-murder-wife-unborn/

Second measles case of the year reported in Kane County, health department says: Another measles case has been reported in Kane County, the Kane County Health ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/09/kane-county-reporting-second-measles-case-2026/

Pratt’s Castle open to visitors as part of this year’s Historic Elgin House Tour: Pratt’s Castle will open to the public for the first time during the 44th ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/08/historic-elgin-house-tour-pratts-castle-gifford/

Today in Chicago History: Lady Elgin sinks off North Shore: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 8, according to the Tribune's ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/08/september-8-chicago-history/

Two Aurora residents confirmed to have West Nile virus, Kane County Health Department says
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/03/two-west-nile-virus-cases-reported-aurora/

Reported scam targeting family members of people in Kane County jail, officials say
chicagotribune.com/2026/09/01/reported-kane-county-jail-scam/
‘A perfect storm of problems:’ Feds dig into gate flaw and crew fatigue in deadly Elgin train crash
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/31/elgin-train-crash-investigation-fatal/

5 football games to watch in Aurora-Elgin and Week 2 picks: Oswego, St. Charles North, Yorkville, Marmion and Jacobs are Rick Armstrong's picks to click for Week ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/27/rick-armstrong-5-high-school-football-games-to-watch-aurora-elgin-area-week-2/

Kane County Health Department updates measles case, possible exposure location at a high school
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/25/kane-county-health-department-offers-update-on-measles-case-including-possible-exposure-locations/

Paul’s Family Restaurant celebrates 65 years in Elgin: Paul's Family Restaurant, one of the oldest family-owned and -operated businesses in Elgin ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/23/pauls-restaurant-65-years-anniversary-elgin/

Shops on Spring incubator project brings home-based businesses to downtown Elgin: Four new businesses celebrated opening at a new brick-and-mortar location -- ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/21/shops-spring-elgin-incubator-store-dna/

Paul Johnson’s top 10 girls volleyball teams and 25 players to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for the 2026 season
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/20/paul-johnson-top-10-girls-volleyball-teams-25-players-to-watch-aurora-elgin-area-2026/

Evil Intentions owner says haunted house in Elgin not happening
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/13/evil-haunted-elgin-building-permits-nixed/

Kane County Board OKs $402 million fiscal year 2027 budget: The budget is balanced without the use of the county’s cash reserves, a major talking point among the ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/06/kane-county-board-passes-2027-budget/

Couple brings Argentine, Italian heritage to Elgin tapas/wine bar: A Hampshire couple has opened an Argentine/Italian tapas and wine bar in Elgin to share their ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/08/03/argentine-italian-elgin-tapas-wine-bar-dream/

Live music makes summer days brighter for local and curious visitors alike: Growing up, Tanner Dane and his best-friends-turned-bandmates used to spend hours and ...
gulftoday.ae/culture/2026/08/01/live-music-makes-summer-days-brighter-for-local-and-curious-visitors-alike

Arrests are up in Elgin schools but numbers are misleading, police say: A 2025 state law caused the number of Elgin school arrests to nearly double ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/30/elgin-school-arrests-up-police-misleading/

July the deadliest month on our roads with 20 people losing their lives: Total number of deaths so far this year now stands at 108
independent.ie/irish-news/july-the-deadliest-month-on-our-roads-with-20-people-losing-their-lives/a/159342975.html
How a retired Elgin police car found new life — and a dose of fame — in Germany: A 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor once owned by the Elgin Police ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/28/elgin-police-car-retired-restored-germany-fame/

Faeries fest enchants South Elgin with 3rd annual celebration: The sounds of the Harp Twin's harps and Volfgang Twin's drums filled South Elgin's Vasa Park ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/26/faeries-fest-south-elgin-vasa-twins/

Geneva event puts spotlight on a variety of art: The Geneva Arts Fair, a two-day event showcasing fine artisans from around the country ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/27/geneva-event-puts-spotlight-on-a-variety-of-art/

Body found in Fox River ID’d as Elgin police pursuit suspect: The deceased man found in the Fox River in Elgin Thursday has been confirmed as the suspect who ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/24/man-suspect-elgin-river-identified-body-police/

Louisville Metro Housing Authority wants to transform Parkway Place, a public housing complex in Algonquin, into a mixed-income, mixed-use community ... Show more
LMHA unveils plans to transform Parkway Place housing complex
LMHA unveils plans to transform Parkway Place housing complex
Developer seeks data center review despite South Elgin board opposition: The South Elgin Data Center developer is moving forward with project plans despite ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/22/data-center-commission-elgin-opposition-website/

Kane County Board votes to put draft version of 2027 budget on display: The draft budget for fiscal year 2027 does not at this point use any of the county’s cash ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/16/kane-county-board-votes-to-put-draft-version-of-2027-budget-on-display/
Kane Forest Preserve District event designed to capture invasive crayfish: The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the community to take part in the ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/17/kane-forest-preserve-district-event-designed-to-capture-invasive-crayfish/

Elgin man dies from injuries in July 4 fireworks accident: An online fundraiser is helping cover funeral and medical expenses for Tommy Wood ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/20/elgin-wood-fundraiser-killed-fireworks-wisconsin/

Aurora man found guilty of first-degree murder in 2023 fatal shooting: Zahmeir Andrews, 19, remains in custody, and is next set to appear in court on Sept ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/17/aurora-man-found-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-2023-fatal-shooting/
Hindu group sues Elgin to lift restriction blocking proposed temple: A Hindu congregation that wants to build a temple and townhouses in Elgin is suing the city ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/15/hindu-group-sues-elgin-restriction-blocking-temple/

Two more Kane County sites get National Park Service designation for connections to Underground Railroad
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/13/two-more-kane-county-sites-get-national-park-service-designation-for-connections-to-underground-railroad/

Here’s what to know if you’re heading to the Kane County Fair: Kane County Fair celebrates its 157th year this week with the usual assortment of attractions and ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/14/kane-fair-charles-carnival-4h-music/

Community rallies around Elgin restaurateur following storm disaster: When a violent storm forces the cancellation of Elgin’s July 4 fest, the owner of Street ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/10/street-vendor-kingz-elgin-fest-sale/

Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they’re running for Elgin mayor in 2027: Elgin City Council members Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they’ll be candidates for ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/09/elgin-mayor-dixon-martinez-candidates/

Elgin to alert public early to coming rules governing e-bikes: A law regulating devices like e-bikes takes effect Jan. 1 but Elgin officials are starting a media ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/09/elgin-ebikes-rules-law-enforcement-media-campaign/

Illinois couple horrifically lose children in Wisconsin lake during 'unprecedented storm' -- even though they were 'experienced boaters'
nypost.com/2026/07/08/us-news/illinois-couple-horrifically-lose-children-in-wisconsin-lake-during-unprecedented-storm-even-though-they-were-experienced-boaters/

Wheaton students among the victims of fatal boat accident in Lake Geneva, school district officials confirm
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/08/lake-geneva-boat-deaths/

Evil Intentions Haunted House to return to Elgin at new location: Evil Intentions Haunted House, which left Elgin for Maple Park two years ago ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/07/evil-intentions-haunted-house-elgin-maple/

Carpentersville man convicted in triple shooting that left 1 person dead: A 19-year-old man who shot three people — one fatally — while driving in ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/07/01/carpentersville-man-convicted-in-triple-shooting-that-left-1-person-dead/

Kane County’s draft 2027 budget may be on display in July
chicagotribune.com/2026/06/25/kane-countys-draft-fiscal-year-2027-budget-may-be-on-display-as-early-as-july/

Storms damage trees, knock out power in Elgin, Dundee areas: An assessment of damage following Wednesday storms show lots of downed trees and power outages in ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/06/25/elgin-storms-damage-trees-power-dundee/

Osun school alumni reward students, teachers with N3m: The St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo Old Boys Association–Diaspora has rewarded outstanding students and ...
punchng.com/osun-school-alumni-reward-students-teachers-with-n3m/

East And West Coast Butter Is Different, And We've All Been Living A Lie: This will churn your life upside down.
huffpost.com/entry/east-coast-west-coast-butter-different-goog_l_6915e8b4e4b0bf453c7bf8a4

Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race set for Saturday on Fox River: The race features a six-mile course that begins in Batavia and a 10-mile course that starts in ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/06/02/mid-american-canoe-and-kayak-race-set-for-saturday-on-fox-river/

Expect two months of lane reductions because of Fox River bridge resurfacing in South Elgin
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/29/elgin-fox-bridge-resurfacing-closures-state/

Highlights from central Ohio high school volleyball teams at state: The Olentangy Berlin, Thomas Worthington and St. Charles volleyball teams lost in OHSAA state ...
eu.dispatch.com/picture-gallery/sports/high-school/volleyball/2026/05/30/ohio-high-school-volleyball-ohsaa-state-tournament-photos/90331123007/
Online Mentions of Burnout Jumped 65 Percent Earlier This Year—and Gen-Z Has a New Rule for Coping With It
qz.com/pfizer-innovent-biologics-cancer-drug-deal-052926

Column: St. Charles vet’s Memorial Day efforts honor brother who died in horrific military crash
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/24/column-st-charles-vets-memorial-day-efforts-honor-brother-who-died-in-horrific-military-crash/
Canadian girl, 15, burns down Kane County Cougars baseball team’s bus: police : A 15-year-old Canadian girl is accused of setting fire to the Illinois Kane ...
nypost.com/2026/05/24/world-news/canadian-girl-15-burns-down-kane-county-cougars-baseball-teams-bus-police/

Events set to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in the Aurora area: Parades, remembrance ceremonies, breakfast events and more are planned on Monday to honor ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/21/events-set-to-celebrate-memorial-day-weekend-in-the-aurora-area/

Kane County Health Department urges residents to protect themselves against ticks, mosquitoes
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/22/kane-county-health-department-urges-residents-to-protect-themselves-against-ticks-mosquitoes/

Elgin native who voices Barney the Dinosaur returns for hometown visit: Dean Wendt, who has made a career as the voice of Barney the dinosaur ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/20/barney-voice-actor-wendt-elgin-dinosaur/

First bison calf born to herd at Kane County’s Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/15/first-bison-calf-born-kane-county-forest-preserve/

‘Ocean Dream’ blue-green diamond sells for more than $17 million at Christie’s auction in Geneva
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/13/ocean-dream-diamond-sells-for-17-million/

St. Charles eyes 105-unit Pulte residential development northwest of downtown: The site under consideration was previously approved for a residential project ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/11/st-charles-eyes-105-unit-pulte-residential-development-northwest-of-downtown/
St. Charles considering 12-unit apartment building for city-owned property downtown
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/08/st-charles-considering-12-unit-apartment-building-for-city-owned-property-downtown/
Excavation at South Elgin house turns up no evidence of girl missing since 2016: Excavation at a South Elgin home turned up no human remains or leads connected ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/08/elgin-house-excavation-teen-girl-missing-2016/

The votes are in: Elgin High School’s new mascot to be a lion: Students, school staff and the community have voted for a lion to serve as the new mascot for the ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/05/07/fox-mascot-elgin-high-vote-maroons/
