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South Elgin fitness facility, auto care center and Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois honored with business awards
The South Elgin Economic Development Council presented it annual awards to Orangetheory, Honest-1 Auto Care and the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.
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Speak Out: Kimball bridge needs new guard rail, bring back mental health institutions, one vice still needs state tax
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'I couldn't believe he wasn't here': Bartlett's girls basketball players react to the death of coach Brad Hunt
Lexie Sinclar and Mackenzie Hare were both on family vacations on Tuesday, June 4, when they were told Brad Hunt, 43, died suddenly that day.
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Elgin police squad wrapped in Pride Month rainbow colors serves as backdrop for Naperville couple's wedding photos
An Elgin police sergeant saw an opportunity to connect with the LGBTQ community when he offered his Pride Month squad for use in a gay couple's wedding photos.
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'Family of ribbers' delivers sweet and smoky choices at annual Elgin Ribfest
New vendors at the Father's Day weekend tradition came in from as far away as Pittsburgh and Alabama.
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With cool weather lingering, swimming pool and golf course numbers are down in Elgin area
Rain and cooler temperatures have taken a toll on public swimming pools, golf courses, and sporting goods stores in Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva and Bartlett.
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Larkin High School to host new, free visual arts camp in July
School District U46 middle students can learn to sculpt, take photos, draw and paint at a new visual arts camp being held in July at Larkin High School.
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Old Glory gets its day in holiday ceremony held in East Dundee
East Dundee held its annual Flag Day ceremony Friday with the replacement of the flag outside the Depot, singing of patriot songs and reading a poem.
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Down to Business: Dundee building and location called to her: 'I just knew what it would be perfect for,' restaurant owner says
Q&A with Kathleen Bergeron, owner of Mockingbird Bar + Garden in downtown East Dundee.
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Elgin News Digest
Roundup of small news items for The Courier-News.
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McDaniel-Hale: Expert ideas welcome in wake of Pratt shooting in Aurora
The shootings at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora led Fox Valley leaders to convene a panel to discuss how to prevent future such incidents.
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Elgin Ribfest gets underway Friday night at Festival Park
Festival Park will host the annual Elgin Ribfest Friday through Sunday, featuring award-winning rib vendors, live music, a kids zone and other activities.
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Elgin pet expo this Saturday to be held in larger venue with nearly 50 vendors
Fur Pet’s Sake pet expo and vaccination clinic has been moved to a new date, will be held in a larger location and will have more vendors and activities.
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Vote on divisive RV parking issue in Elgin put on hold so council can review possible compromise
A final vote on an Elgin ordinance change that would allow RV owners to park in driveways was put on hold so a compromise can be explored.
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Affordable housing group buys Burnham Manor, Schoolhouse apartment buildings in Elgin for $11.1M
The Chicago branch of Preservation of Affordable Housing has purchased the Burnham Manor and Burnham Wing Schoolhouse apartment buildings in Elgin.
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Grand Victoria won't hold July 4 concert this year, but will help fund Elgin fireworks show
The Grand Victoria Casino is contributing to Elgin’s July 4 fireworks display this year but won’t be holding the annual Festival Park concert before the show.
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Speak Out: Legal pot has supporters and detractors, repeat offenders need stiff sentences, RVs not a good fit for older Elgin areas
Speak Out comments submitted to The Courier-News.
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'Incredible work ethic': St. Charles North's Cece Wahlberg is the 2019 Courier-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Led by the 2019 Courier-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year, the North Stars advanced to a Class 3A supersectional for the fourth straight season.
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Introducing the 2019 Courier-News Girls Soccer All-Area Team
Players from St. Charles East and St. Charles North lead the Elgin area's first team.
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Carpentersville man charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing boss in chest
A Carpentersville man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed his boss in the chest, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney.
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Janus' Unrehearsed Shakespeare returns to Elgin
Janus Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” June 22-23 at Elgin Artspace Lofts in Elgin.
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Elgin's Going Dutch Festival showcases work of women
The ninth annual Going Dutch Festival takes place June 21-23 in Elgin.
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Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor submitted to The Courier-News.
Palatine man dies after his motorcycle hits oncoming SUV on Route 31 in Elgin
A Palatine man driving a motorcycle on Route 31 in Elgin died Tuesday morning after he drove into an oncoming SUV, Elgin police said.