Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Elgin News Digest: Firefighters union’s breast cancer T-shirt wins competition; ECC sees significant increase in dual credit class enrollment
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Donna Vickroy: With ‘Wicked’ opening in theaters, not many know the connection ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has to Chicago
As “Wizard of Oz” excitement gears up with the film release of “Wicked,” not many know the connections the story and its author L. Frank Baum have to Chicago.
Sure, Batavia’s Chase Osborne believes personal accolades are great. His deal? ‘Our defense is awesome as a whole.’
Chase Obsorne is “super honored” to be named all-state but wants to keep his focus on Batavia’s defense playing its best.
Elgin News Digest: CPKC Holiday Train coming to Pingree Grove next week; book sale to be held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at Gail Borden library
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
It’s been quite a year for Geneva’s Joe Pettit. And it all leads to the state semifinals. ‘I think we’re ready.’
Joe Pettit is a three-year starter who plays on both sides of the lines for the Vikings, who play Saturday vs. Cary-Grove.
Illinois high court overturns convictions for Jussie Smollett in alleged hoax
In a stunning move, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the convictions for former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, finding that a special prosecutor’s decision to retry him violated his rights after the Cook County state’s attorney’s office previously dropped all charges against him.
Football pairings 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.
Burlington Central’s Audrey LaFleur didn’t really care for her first half. But the second? ‘I turned it around.’
Audrey LaFleur scores nine of her game-high 13 points in the third quarter of a 49-27 win at the Mark Einwich Kick-Off Tournament.
Elgin News Digest: Get a photo with Santa at Kimball house this weekend; Elgin Public Museum to celebrate ‘Lucy’ discovery anniversary
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Three U-46 school board members running unopposed in spring election
Incumbent District U-46 School Board members Veronica Noland, Dawn Martin and Melissa Owens will not face opposition in the April 1 election.