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Elgin Courier News

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

New pool referendum on hold while Dundee park district does financial assessment

Dundee Township Park District’s plan to seek voter approval for a tax referendum to pay for a new swimming pool and other amenities has been postponed until an evaluation can be done of its total financial picture.

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New U-46 paraeducator contract calls for 12% hourly wage hike in first year

A four-year contract calling for a 12% hourly wage increase in the first year has been approved by the District U-46 School Board and the District U-46 Educational Assistants union.

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October full of Halloween fun, with parades, parties, runs and haunted happenings planned

Spooktacular community gatherings and Day of the Dead celebrations will be held in the Elgin area now through the first weekend in November.

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Elgin News Digest: Memorial service for Children’s Theatre of Elgin cofounder; ‘Lilo & Stitch’ to be shown Friday outside Dolphin Cove

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Valparaiso commit Mia McCall makes everything go for St. Charles North. The thinking? ‘Ultimate faith in her.’

Valparaiso commit Mia McCall guides St. Charles North to a 25-15, 25-10 win over crosstown rival St. Charles East.

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Football schedules and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

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