The April municipal elections are shaping up with a few surprising twists, including East Dundee Village President Jeff Lynam’s decision not to seek a second term.

Incumbent District U-46 School Board members Veronica Noland, Dawn Martin and Melissa Owens will not face opposition in the April 1 election.

South Elgin’s An Almost Winter’s Day ushers in the holiday season with a daylong event designed to inspire warmth and festiveness in even the coldest of hearts.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Whether you’re feeding a big group or just want a meal for two, there are plenty of options for all the classics plus Italian, Peruvian, Indian and Southern spins on holiday fare.

Audrey LaFleur scores nine of her game-high 13 points in the third quarter of a 49-27 win at the Mark Einwich Kick-Off Tournament.

JP Chaney, a 2023 Batavia graduate, finds a home on the defensive line for coach Don Beebe at Aurora University.