Elgin
U46 mulls changes to tardy system
Elgin-based School District U-46 is looking to crack down on student tardiness next school year with the help of a new computerized attendance system. ... Full story
Area home-schoolers say interest is up
In one room, seven preschoolers clutched wooden figurines while listening to a reading of the Easter story. ... Full story
Elgin digs Garden Club help
The hundreds of native plants seeded Friday by the Elgin Garden Club won’t be ready to plant until at least June. ... Full story
GreenTown eyes healthier Elgin
By looking at one hypothetical child’s annual checkup, Dr. Richard Jackson can illustrate what is wrong with how communities are planned. ... Full story
Elgin play looks at Kristallnact
The events of Sept. 11, 2001 caused people to consider many things; Christopher Bibby, author of the play “Broken Glass,” was no different. ... Full story
No raises for more Elgin employees
More Elgin employees have agreed to stagnant wages while protecting themselves against layoffs for the rest of 2011 in the latest labor contract approval. ... Full story
Companies: Jobs open for those qualified
Despite the nation’s economic woes, there still are jobs that need to be filled — but they lack people suited to fill them, experts say. ... Full story
Kaptain sworn in as Elgin mayor
Dave Kaptain took the helm of the city council Wednesday evening as he was sworn in as Elgin’s mayor. ... Full story
U46 observatory eyes new programs, visitors
When the Elgin School District U46 observatory and planetarium celebrated its 100th birthday last year, more than 500 people turned out for the party. ... Full story
Elgin’s BMX Race for Life marking its 30th year
Local BMX riders will be racing to raise money Saturday for finding a cure for a disease that took one of their own 30 years ago. ... Full story
Overhaul of housing agency moves ahead; charges seen
Criminal charges are likely part of the fallout of federal audits that discovered managerial wrongdoings at the DuPage Housing Authority. But the low-income housing assistance agency is on the mend, its temporary director said. ... Full story
Schock looks back on 12 years as mayor in Elgin
After 18 years on the Elgin City Council, first as a councilman and the past 12 as mayor, Ed Schock will relinquish his seat to new Mayor Dave Kaptain today. ... Full story
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