8 February 2012, 8:27 am
Most people looking for a job right now will tell you it's not easy, and it's no different for veterans returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.... Read More »
1 February 2012, 6:34 pm
ELGIN — While no one seems to be suffering post-traumatic snowstorm disorder, lots of us undoubtedly still have vivid front-line memories of the big blizzard of 2011 that had struck the Fox Valley a year ago today.“I remember watching the weather forecast (the Sunday morning before) over my firs... Read More »
31 January 2012, 9:52 pm
David Berens, a businessman in Aurora, Illinois launched the Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce this month. The new chamber is heavily focused on business development, offering relevant, effective networking opportunities, training and community awareness to businesses in the Fox River Valley Region.Aur... Read More »
31 January 2012, 6:32 pm
A minor earthquake Tuesday night in McHenry County shook some Lake County residents, but did no damage, officials said.The earthquake happened at 9:54 p.m. about 3.2 miles underground near Route 120 and Chapel Hill Road, just west of the Lake County line, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ’s... Read More »
27 January 2012, 12:40 pm
Elgin: Preview of Eagles Park plans set TuesdayThe Elgin Park & Recreation Advisory Board invites interested residents to look over conceptual plans for Eagles Park and the adjacent Eagles/Burnidge Woods, located at the end of Eagles Road. As part of the regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in th... Read More »
23 January 2012, 7:24 pm
SOUTH ELGIN — There is a big difference between an “accessible” playground and an “inclusive” playground, said Tiffany Harris, CEO of the organization of Shane’s Inspiration.“An accessible playground doesn’t mean it is inclusive,” said Harris, whose California-based group helps bui... Read More »
23 January 2012, 3:46 pm
SOUTH ELGIN — There is a big difference between an “accessible” playground and an “inclusive” playground, said Tiffany Harris, CEO of the organization of Shane’s Inspiration.“An accessible playground doesn’t mean it is inclusive,” said Harris, whose California-based group helps bui... Read More »
20 January 2012, 8:36 am
The first Saturday in December, Santa Lucia is celebrated at Evangelical Covenant Church of Elgin. It is a morning of good “Scandinavian Egg Coffee” with all the pastries, cheeses, lefse, herring, cardamom bread, pepperkaker and a variety of Swedish cookies that all the women of the church bring... Read More »
19 January 2012, 5:19 am
The upcoming "Pillars of Honor" program, set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Gail Borden Public Library, provides an ideal time to reflect on the contributions of Elgin citizens during World War II. Not only did men and women from the community serve in all major theaters of the war, but the citi... Read More »
17 January 2012, 7:26 pm
Are you here for the show? Say yes and a young man with an eye for treasure of all types will whisk you past the "Buying event" sign and into a land of comic books and collectible toys, sparkling antique jewelry and curved daggers, straight from the Hitler Youth.... Read More »
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