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Chicago could get its first 90-degree day of 2012 today

Portions of the Chicago area could experience 90-degree temperatures for the first time this year today. According to ChicagoWeatherCenter.com, today’s high is expected to be … Read more ›

Automotive
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Napleton's Schaumburg Subaru Features the Limited Subaru BRZ in Showroom

Napleton's Schaumburg Subaru will be featuring the 2013 Subaru BRZ in its showroom in late May. Napleton Subaru will have ... Read more ›

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News

Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall

The Associated Press reports: Illinois is among the states from where Meta, Mo.-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because … Read more ›

Crime
Booking photo of Daniel L. Abela (May 18, 2012)

Elgin man caught in Will County high-tech sex sting

A 44-year-old Elgin man has been charged in Will County with indecent solicitation/aggravated criminal sexual abuse, grooming and sexual exploitation of a child. Will County … Read more › 1 comment

News

Elgin man charged with sexually assaulting girl, 10, woman

A 38-year-old Elgin man is charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl and then an adult woman when she tried to stop him and refused … Read more ›

Community service, News, Schools, Sports
Wheaton Academy's Brandon Ruggles is setting up a basketball skills camp so that four classmates can attend a leadership camp in the summer. (Photo submitted by Holly Ruggles)

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

News, Schools

U-46 teachers to vote on contract May 30

Elgin-based U-46 teachers will vote on a proposed, new contract later this month, union officials said late Wednesday. Elgin Teachers Association President Kathryn Castle said … Read more ›

Schools
(Clockwise from upper left) Roger Ramey, associate office administration technology professor; Marybeth Koos, associate art history professor; Kim Tarver, physical therapist assistant professor; Gary Norden, associate automotive professor; and Lynn Ducar, adjunct librarian.
From the community

National organization honors ECC faculty

Five Elgin Community College faculty members have been recognized by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) for their teaching and leadership excellence … Read more ›

Education
From the community

Full Day Kindergarten Openings at Goddard Elgin

Goddard School: Studies show Outstanding Performance Elgin, IL. May 17, 2012. Parents and local school principals are excited and very happy with the results from … Read more ›

Community service
From the community

Resources for veterans come to ECC May 22

Veterans in need of support services and employment assistance can come to Elgin Community College on Tuesday, May 22, to visit the Department of Veteran … Read more ›

Health and fitness
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From the community

Vision Test "sees" Potential Problems Early

Ambylopia: What is it and how do you know if your child has it? Ambylopia, sometimes referred to as lazy eye, is actually a subtle … Read more ›