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Elgin Courier News

Monday, March 23, 2026

Elgin police officer fired for social media post targeting undocumented immigrants

Elgin police Officer Jason Lentz has been fired for an inflammatory social media message he posted about undocumented immigrants.

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Roaming Hoolies aims to bring mobile Irish pub to celebrations of all kinds

Simon Kearney of St. Charles is launching Roaming Hoolies, where instead of you going to the pub, the pub will come to you.

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Drive-thru coffee shop 7 Brew eyeing St. Charles location

The city is currently considering plans for a new 7 Brew location near Lincoln Highway and Randall Road.

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Nostalgialand Show and Sale at Kane County Fairgrounds offers blast from the past

Coin-operated slot, gumball and pop machines were available at the event as well as jukeboxes, antique advertising, neon signs, clocks, movie memorabilia and more.

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U-46 students competing in their own ‘Elginhenge’ to predict spring’s start

U-46 sixth-graders are competing to predict spring’s start as dictated by the sun rising in the middle of Elgin’s Chicago Street.

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Plans for downtown East Dundee soundstage/bandshell being finalized

Construction of a new state-of-the-art soundstage/bandshell in downtown East Dundee could start this fall.

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Elgin News Digest: Elgin council makes plastic bag ban officials; East Dundee to offer self-serve kayak rentals

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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St. Charles considers development featuring 306-unit apartment community, 167-unit senior living facility

The proposed development would be located on a 29-acre property south of Route 38 on the southwest side of the city.

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