Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side is closing, with a store liquidation sale set to start Wednesday.
Ziegler’s Ace Hardware store on Elgin’s west side to close, owner says
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Elgin News Digest: Winter outerwear drive benefits Community Crisis Center; Elgin seeks applicants for Senior Citizens Police Academy
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Homeless man who fired gun at Elgin police receives 15-year prison term
A homeless man who fired several shots at Elgin police with an illegal gun in 2023 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Pedestrian killed after being struck by multiple vehicles in Dundee Township
A pedestrian was killed Monday morning after being struck by multiple cars at Route 31 and Miller Road in Dundee Township, officials said.
Cook County moves to change how it offloads delinquent taxes
Legislation in Springfield calls for an open auction after a tax sale, through which a property owner could recoup some of its value.
Metra paid a law firm over $1.5M for an internal investigation that it won’t release, raising transparency questions
Metra hired a team of outside lawyers to conduct an internal investigation, but the outcome of the 2023 investigation remains shrouded.
A repeat title for Marmion’s Nicholas Garcia. ‘I believe I’m just better.’ Plus, Aurora-Elgin state wrestling notes.
Marmion’s Nicholas Garcia wins his second straight title with a 14-1 major decision at 126 pounds in Class 3A.
In close match at state, West Aurora’s Dominic Serio forgets all about shoulder injury. ‘It says a lot about him.’
Dominic Serio drops heartbreaking 4-3 decison in the Class 3A 157-pound state championship match.
On vault with little fault, Ava Sullivan becomes first state champ in Oswego co-op program history. ‘My goodness.’
Oswego co-op’s Ava Sullivan becomes the first state champion in program history by winning in the vault.
The hidden world of Chicago ICE arrests
As ICE refuses to provide basic information about the recent arrests in Chicago, jail logs offer a rare glimpse into the opaque immigration system.