Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Elgin News Digest: ESO to present Beethoven Violin Concerto at the Hemmens; South Elgin hosting father/son Nerf battle event March 8
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Basketball 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.
Another tall tale for Kaneland as Jeffrey Hassan follows in older brother’s footsteps. ‘He’s strong in the paint.’
Jeffrey Hassan comes up with 11 points and 15 rebounds in 60-26 win over Plano in a Class 3A regional semifinal.
Portion of Riverside Avenue in St. Charles closing from March 3 until May, officials say
A portion of Riverside Avenue will be closed from March 3 to early May for water main construction and a culvert replacement, St. Charles officials say.
How about Batavia’s Sam Jansey, whose brother plays linebacker at Wisconsin? ‘She’s the toughest one. By far.’
Sam Jansey scores 12 points off bench as Batavia wins 55-25 over Wheaton North in Class 4A sectional semifinal.
Dartmouth football recruit Mateusz Nycz doesn’t play nice at heavyweight for Marmion. Not at all. ‘Set the tone.’
Mateusz Nycz delivers a 39-second pin, leading Marmion to 38-36 win in Class 3A Yorkville Dual Team Sectional.
Reading the room, Addie Schilb continually drives to the basket for St. Charles East. ‘We needed that energy.’
Addie Schilb keeps host Saints afloat in Class 4A St. Charles East Sectional semifinals, scoring team-high 12 points.
South Elgin seeking the public’s help in gunfire incident near Fox Meadow school
South Elgin police are requesting the public’s help in a gunfire incident near an elementary school Monday evening.
Fat Tuesday 2025 guide: 26 spots for Mardi Gras and Carnival specials in Chicagoland
Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is celebrated as Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Brazil, but you don’t need to travel to get a taste of the fun.
Known as a shooter, Jacob Baumann inherits duties at point guard for Aurora Christian. ‘I didn’t mind trying it.’
Jacob Baumann hits three straight 3-pointers as Aurora Christian rolls to a 71-37 regional win over Leland.