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Growing number of people give thanks for the restaurants, grocery stores that make Thanksgiving dinner for them
23/11/2024

Growing number of people give thanks for the restaurants, grocery stores that make Thanksgiving dinner for them

Thanksgiving dinner takes a lot of planning, shopping, prep, cooking and cleanup. With a job, kids and Christmas around the corner, the thought of all the work can be daunting. Some Elgin-area rest…

After sitting out with foul trouble, Geneva’s Peri Sweeney heats up, literally, in second half. ‘I like mad Peri.’
23/11/2024

After sitting out with foul trouble, Geneva’s Peri Sweeney heats up, literally, in second half. ‘I like mad Peri.’

Peri Sweeney makes up for lost time with five 3-pointers in the second half to lift Geneva to a 64-52 win over Hampshire.

World champ. State champ. St. Charles East’s Dom Munaretto still wants more. The loss? ‘I couldn’t sugarcoat it.’
23/11/2024

World champ. State champ. St. Charles East’s Dom Munaretto still wants more. The loss? ‘I couldn’t sugarcoat it.’

After winning a world championship for the second time, St. Charles East’s Dom Munaretto returns as a junior hungry for more.

After a strong offseason, Moses Wilson learns how to play many roles for Waubonsie Valley. ‘I just went after it.’
23/11/2024

After a strong offseason, Moses Wilson learns how to play many roles for Waubonsie Valley. ‘I just went after it.’

After a strong offseason, Moses Wilson is ready to step into the spotlight as a senior for Waubonsie Valley.

Paul Johnson’s top 10 wrestling teams and 25 wrestlers to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for the 2024-25 season
23/11/2024

Paul Johnson’s top 10 wrestling teams and 25 wrestlers to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for the 2024-25 season

Yorkville starts at the top, with Marmion, St. Charles East and West Aurora within striking distance.

Rick Armstrong’s top 10 boys basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for the 2024-25 season
23/11/2024

Rick Armstrong’s top 10 boys basketball teams and 25 players to watch in Aurora-Elgin area for the 2024-25 season

Waubonsie Valley lands top spot. Can Oswego East, Metea Valley and West Aurora challenge?

Setting up Elgin’s first live holiday tree in downtown DuPage Court quite the undertaking
22/11/2024

Setting up Elgin’s first live holiday tree in downtown DuPage Court quite the undertaking

A blue spruce tree donated by a West Dundee couple has been placed in downtown DuPage Court to serve as Elgin’s official — and first — live holiday tree.

Elgin News Digest: Firefighters union’s breast cancer T-shirt wins competition; ECC sees significant increase in dual cr...
22/11/2024

Elgin News Digest: Firefighters union’s breast cancer T-shirt wins competition; ECC sees significant increase in dual credit class enrollment

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

East Dundee business owners diving into Black Wednesday with new Kegs and Legs street party
22/11/2024

East Dundee business owners diving into Black Wednesday with new Kegs and Legs street party

Two East Dundee businesses are planning to hold a Kegs & Legs street party on the night before Thanksgiving, one of the biggest bar nights of the year.

Cook County budget passes without property tax or fee increases
22/11/2024

Cook County budget passes without property tax or fee increases

Cook County commissioners approved amendments to Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s $9.94 billion 2025 budget and took their final 17-0 vote in the span of about an hour.

Dundee Township Park Board weighing two new pool options — and referendum to fund one of them
21/11/2024

Dundee Township Park Board weighing two new pool options — and referendum to fund one of them

Preliminary plans for a $15.3 million outdoor pool in Sleepy Hollow or a $31 million indoor pool at the Randall Oaks Recreation Center in West Dundee were presented Wednesday to the Dundee Township…

Donna Vickroy: With ‘Wicked’ opening in theaters, not many know the connection ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has to Chicago
21/11/2024

Donna Vickroy: With ‘Wicked’ opening in theaters, not many know the connection ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has to Chicago

As “Wizard of Oz” excitement gears up with the film release of “Wicked,” not many know the connections the story and its author L. Frank Baum have to Chicago.

Sure, Batavia’s Chase Osborne believes personal accolades are great. His deal? ‘Our defense is awesome as a whole.’
21/11/2024

Sure, Batavia’s Chase Osborne believes personal accolades are great. His deal? ‘Our defense is awesome as a whole.’

Chase Obsorne is “super honored” to be named all-state but wants to keep his focus on Batavia’s defense playing its best.

It’s been quite a year for Geneva’s Joe Pettit. And it all leads to the state semifinals. ‘I think we’re ready.’
21/11/2024

It’s been quite a year for Geneva’s Joe Pettit. And it all leads to the state semifinals. ‘I think we’re ready.’

Joe Pettit is a three-year starter who plays on both sides of the lines for the Vikings, who play Saturday vs. Cary-Grove.

Illinois high court overturns convictions for Jussie Smollett in alleged hoax
21/11/2024

Illinois high court overturns convictions for Jussie Smollett in alleged hoax

In a stunning move, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the convictions for former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, finding that a special prosecutor’s decision to retry him violated his rights a…

Elgin News Digest: CPKC Holiday Train coming to Pingree Grove next week; book sale to be held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at Gail Bor...
21/11/2024

Elgin News Digest: CPKC Holiday Train coming to Pingree Grove next week; book sale to be held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at Gail Borden library

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Football pairings and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
21/11/2024

Football pairings and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

Burlington Central’s Audrey LaFleur didn’t really care for her first half. But the second? ‘I turned it around.’
20/11/2024

Burlington Central’s Audrey LaFleur didn’t really care for her first half. But the second? ‘I turned it around.’

Audrey LaFleur scores nine of her game-high 13 points in the third quarter of a 49-27 win at the Mark Einwich Kick-Off Tournament.

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