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Category: Elgin Courier-News
Elgin police remember the 10 Illinois law enforcement officers killed in line of duty in last year
During the Elgin Police Department Memorial Service, 10 Illinois law enforcement officers who died in 2024 were remembered.
Organizations push back on new charging pilot program in letter to State’s Attorney Burke
Organizations on Friday sent a letter to Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke opposing a pilot program that allows Chicago police officers to bypass prosecutors and directly file charges in some low-level felony gun cases, arguing the initiative “removes critical oversight from the charging process.”
Elgin News Digest: Elgin and Dundee libraries launch summer reading programs; registration underway for Elgin’s 4th of July parade, pet parade
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Natalie Muellner explains rubber toy chickens hanging from Oswego’s dugout. It’s a win-win. ‘They keep multiplying.’
Senior outfielder Natalie Mueller helps Oswego tie the program record for wins with 5-1 victory over Yorkville.
What helps St. Charles North’s Ty Heimbuch hit his first homer of the season? A bunt, no less. ‘Finally got one.’
Ty Heimbuch hit his first homer of the season for St. Charles North, a two-run shot in 14-0 win over Lake Park.
Carpentersville spending $2M to buy shuttered Kohl’s store for future redevelopment
Carpentersville will spend $2 million to purchase the former Kohl’s property for future redevelopment under a deal approved this week by the village board.
Elgin News Digest: Planetarium presentation on Elgin Watch Co. set for May 21; ribbon-cutting for new East Dundee parking deck set for May 22
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Chicago posts 7th largest population increase in nation, part of a growth spurt that also lifted many suburbs
Chicago added 22,164 residents between mid-2023 and mid-2024, new estimates from the U.S. Census show.
Ace righty Mason Bruesch uses his background to jump on first pitch as Geneva’s leadoff hitter. ‘It’s just smart.’
Geneva’s Mason Bruesch delivers RBI single that proves to be the difference in a 2-1 win over St. Charles East.