Elgin Fire Department’s request to buy a sixth ambulance and hire nine additional firefighters to staff it is one of several proposals included in the city of Elgin’s tentative 2025 budget, presented Wednesday night to the Elgin City Council.
Day: November 7, 2024
5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings — their 4th straight at home
Patrick Kane returned to the United Center with the Detroit Red Wings, but it was another former Chicago Blackhawk, Alex DeBrincat, who did the most damage.
Portage teachers to get $1,750 raises under proposed budget; board voting Monday
The Portage Township School Board is set to vote Monday on $1,750 raises for teachers.
Dolton mayor makes ‘temporary’ appointments of police chief, others after blocked by trustees
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, blocked by trustees, names Ronnie Burge Sr. as “temporary” police chief, appoints village attorney.
Dilapidated, vacant gas station from the ’50s in Elgin to be bulldozed for new station
A vacant 1950s-era gas station on North Liberty Street in Elgin is set for demolition to make way for a new gas station and convenience store.
College baseball recruit Zane Pollack solidifies Burlington Central backfield in return to football. ‘So surreal.’
Zane Pollack, a college baseball recruit, has run for 612 yards and three TDs as a senior in his first year of varsity football.
Milwaukee Bucks say ‘worry is outside the building’ as they look to bounce back from franchise’s slowest start in 3 decades
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says the team isn’t putting any extra pressure on itself as it tries to bounce back from the franchise’s slowest start in three decades.
Zach Mally takes on an outsized role for Naperville North. The 5-foot-8 cornerback is a ‘special player.’
Mally, who led Naperville North in tackles this season, hopes to play in college.
Winnetka resolves dispute with neighbor accused of beach trespassing on Justin Ishbia-owned property
Trespassing charges against a Winnetka resident who officials said entered a fenced-off construction zone on beachfront property owned by billionaire Justin Ishbia have been dropped.
Rick Armstrong’s 5 high school football games to watch in Aurora-Elgin area and second-round playoff predictions
Oswego, Maine South, Batavia, Mount Carmel and Geneva are picks to click for second round of the state playoffs.