Elgin
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
Elgin megachurch hires Hollywood director, will start making feature films about issues of faith
In 2002, members of a megachurch in Albany, Ga., felt that God was calling them to make a movie. ... Full story
Former India president addresses youth at Bartlett conference
Over the past decade, he has met an estimated 11 million youth in India. And on Sunday, the former president of India shared his insights during “Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders,” hosted at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir temple complex in Bartlett. ... Full story
Elgin to give major treatment to Airlite water plant
By the end of April, the Airlite Water Treatment Plant on the city’s west side probably won’t be treating water anymore. ... Full story
Very special prom
Prom is one of those defining high school experiences you remember — and in some cases, regret — for years after graduation. ... Full story
East Dundee lets flea market stay open
The village board has agreed to let a popular local flea market continue operating for the rest of the year. ... Full story
Elgin prepares for threat of flooding
With rain in the National Weather Service forecast for a good portion of the next seven days, Elgin’s Office of Emergency Management recommends that residents living in flood-prone areas be prepared for the possibility of evacuation. ... Full story
Easter events planned at Elgin area churches, parks
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1800 Bowes Road, Elgin, will host a neighborhood Easter egg hunt featuring more than 5,000 eggs at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. The egg hunt is free and is for children ages 12 and under. ... Full story
S. Elgin hikes utility taxes, OKs budget
The 2011-12 budget approved by the village board this week adds additional utility and telecommunications taxes to residents’ bills to help cover ongoing budget deficits. ... Full story
Elburn set to OK $4.45 million budget
While it will spend a little more for day-to-day operations, the village expects to spend quite a bit less this year than it did last year. ... Full story
East Dundee lets flea market stay open
The village board has agreed to let a popular local flea market continue operating for the rest of the year. ... Full story
Greensburg mayor to share town’s ‘green’ tale at Elgin conference
The residents of Greensburg, Kan., turned the aftermath of a terrible tornado that devastated their town four years ago into an opportunity to rebuild as a model of environmental efficiency. ... Full story
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