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Category: Elgin Courier-News
Elgin detectives recount the week they knew they’d solved the Karen Schepers missing person case
Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley discusses the Karen Schepers missing person case with two detectives who found her car and remains in the Fox River after 41 years.
Work ready to begin on expansion of Kenyon Woods Middle School in South Elgin
School District U-46 officials broke ground this week on an addition that will expand the size of Kenyon Woods Middle School in South Elgin.
Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team
Mayor Brandon Johnson adding Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team, part of his efforts to improve relations in the capital.
Elgin News Digest: Earth Month activities being held at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center; Sleepy Hollow Service Club’s pine car derby set for April 5
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Breaking out, Gavin Fuscone responds as St. Charles East rallies past West Aurora. ‘This is kind of his time.’
Gavin Fuscone hits a three-run homer and a two-run single to rally St. Charles East to an 8-6 win over West Aurora.
Kane coroner confirms remains found in car are those of missing Elgin woman Karen Schepers
The Kane County Coroner’s Office announced Thursday night that the skeletal remains found inside a car removed this week from the Fox River belong to Karen Schepers, the 23-year-old Elgin woman who went missing in April 1983.
Elgin-area police news: Elgin man, 30, charged in domestic-related murder case; Elgin man gets 27-year prison term for sexually assaulting child; Elgin man gets 27-year prison term for sexually assaulting child
Elgin man was charged with murder in domestic stabbing, an Elgin man receives 27-year prison term for sexually assaulting child, Carpentersville man charged with killing man in DUI crash.
A regular at shortstop, Gwen Shouse fills in at center field for Batavia. And stars. ‘It’s hard to be Batman.’
Gwen Shouse, a North Central College recruit, showcases her versatility for Batavia by filling in at center field.
Elgin fire department found missing woman’s car three years ago, but didn’t recover it
The Elgin Fire Department found Karen Scheper’s car in the Fox River three years ago, but believed it was an ATV and did not recover it.