Elgin
Fire station in Lily Lake drives Elburn fire board race
The two candidates seeking a seat on the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District's board of trustees both believe Lily Lake will eventually get a fire station of its own. ... Full story
ECC candidates discuss unions, college funding
With Elgin Community College teacher contract negotiations going to a mediator, questions regarding those contracts and education funding for ECC were among the top issues raised Wednesday at a board candidates forum. ... Full story
Expert: Some of U46’s mobiles were ‘not viable’
Many of the mobile classrooms at Elgin School District U46 schools had a fresh coat of red paint on them when Edward Kazanjian visited them in December 2008. But that was like “putting lipstick on a pig,” Kazanjian said. ... Full story
U46 will lay off 180,including 130 teachers
School District U46 is expected to see far fewer teacher and staff layoffs this spring than last, thanks to improving finances and slightly bigger class sizes in the upper grades next fall. ... Full story
More changes for Elgin downtown
In Elgin’s downtown, an eatery will be closing soon, while a nonprofit may be expanding into significantly more space. ... Full story
ECC, faculty agree to contract mediation
Negotiating teams for Elgin Community College and its union, the Elgin Community College Faculty Association, are requesting mediation in their ongoing contract negotiations. ... Full story
‘No time to rest’ during aid trip
For nine Elgin firefighters, a recent trip to Chile made them feel, at least for a few days, like rock stars. ... Full story
U-46: Boundary changes saved money, reduced buses
Officials in Elgin Area School District U-46 put minorities in mobile classrooms even though there were thousands of empty seats in schools across the district. ... Full story
Unemployed get help at ECC
A job search can be as up and down as a ride on an elevator. Frank Wilson, 39, of Hampshire, knows both subjects well. ... Full story
The struggle to revive downtown
Downtown Neighborhood Association Executive Director Tonya Hudson’s recent presentation to city council members pointed out efforts under way to revitalize Elgin’s center city. ... Full story
E. Dundee snags new business
A business that specializes in snow and ice removal is moving its administrative offices to East Dundee. ... Full story
Entrepreneur workshop to be offered at ECC
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Elgin Community College and the Geneva-based Center for Business Education, Innovation and Development will host a free entrepreneurial workshop from 8 to 11 a.m. ... Full story
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