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Thursday, November 12

Chicago TribuneNov 12

Elgin News Digest: ‘Man Who Came to Dinner’ being performed at ECC; ‘Lion King Kids’ to be presented at Rakow Center

Wednesday, November 11

The Detroit NewsNov 11

It's not finders keepers for most Great Lakes shipwrecks. Here's why

Kenosha County EyeNov 11

Illinois Motorcyclist Accused Of Fleeing Kenosha County Deputies At Speeds Over 100 MPH, Endangering Public; Kellum Slashes Judge’s $15,000 Bail By Two-Thirds

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BBN TimesNov 11

Moving to Elgin, Illinois With a Dog: Parks, Trails and Local Rules to Know

Morizzo Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesNov 11

John Hanania Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tuesday, November 10

ObserverNov 10

Elgin Green Expo Returns Saturday for an Annual Sustainability Celebration

PatchNov 10

2 Ponies On The Loose In Suburban Neighborhood: Police

MaxPrepsNov 10

St. Edward High School (Elgin, IL) Basketball

Monday, November 9

NTD NewsNov 9

Public Health Alert Issued for Meat Sold Online

Sunday, November 8

AROUND THE TOWN CHICAGONov 8

“A Body of Water” reviewed by Frank Meccia

Thursday, November 5

ABC7 ChicagoNov 5

South Elgin animal shelter Anderson Humane takes in 17 chinchillas rescued from facility in Ohio

WSOP.comNov 5

WSOP CIRCUIT SERIES UNDERWAY AT THE GRAND VICTORIA

Tuesday, November 3

Legacy | ObituaryNov 3

Leola Ellsworth Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Elgin, IL - Northwest Herald

Friday, October 30

MaxPrepsOct 30

Schedule - River Valley Christian School Rams (Elgin, IL) Baseball 26-27

Monday, October 26

CBS NewsOct 26

Elgin, Illinois-based Imperio Beef Jerky recalled across Midwest for bypassing federal inspection

Thursday, October 22

MaxPrepsOct 22

South Elgin High School (IL) Baseball

Friday, October 16

NFHS NetworkOct 16

South Elgin vs Hampshire - Boys Varsity Soccer 10/16/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

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