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Elgin Courier News

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Shockey Jewelers’ 2025 Elgin Christmas ornament to be the store’s last

The 32nd edition of an Elgin-themed Christmas ornament being sold this year by Shockey Jewelers in Elgin will be the store’s last.

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Proposed Elgin city budget calls for a 13.2% property tax hike

Elgin’s proposed budget includes a 13.2% property tax hike to help cover growing costs, capital projects, new employees.

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Illinois Report Card shows no U-46 school falls into lowest achievement categories

For the first time since 2021, no U-46 school has been deemed “comprehensive” or “intensive” in the 2025 Illinois Report Card.

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Junior defensive end Ethan Pilip, a converted running back, piles up big plays for Oswego. ‘Found his home.’

Ethan Pilip, who starts out at running back, makes difference as defensive end as Oswego reaches state quarterfinals.

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Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and second round players of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

Aurora Christian moves up a spot in the rankings, while Batavia maintains grip on top spot.

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Small efforts yield results as Elgin residents try to help SNAP recipients obtain food

Grassroots efforts in Elgin are collecting food and money to help people cut off from SNAP benefits and the agencies that help them.

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Vietnam vet from Elgin doesn’t let Agent Orange cancer keep him helping other vets

An Elgin man whose prostate cancer is the presumed result of Agent Orange exposure says he stays positive by helping other vets.

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U-46 plans to sell $32M in bonds to ensure construction cash flow

U-46 to sell $32 million in bonds for construction working cash in a move that shouldn’t need voter approval or raise taxes.

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