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Elgin Courier News

Monday, October 20, 2025

Hundreds fill downtown Elgin for anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest: ‘This is what democracy looks like’

Hundreds of people filled downtown Elgin Saturday for a “No Kings” rally to express anger and frustration over Trump policies, actions.

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Elgin police officer put on leave after Facebook post about ICE immigration efforts

An Elgin police officer was put on leave after posting a Facebook message about immigration enforcement, Police Chief Ana Lalley said.

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Illinois Tollway ordered to pay $104M to man left paralyzed in Elgin construction zone crash

A jury has awarded $104M verdict to two men injured in an Interstate 90 car crash in Elgin in which one was left a quadriplegic.

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Professional chef/ECC grad returns to help students create four-course meal

Chef Doug Yeomans, who has fed President Obama among others, returns to his alma mater to work with Elgin Community College students.

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Banana-selling robots pitch customers in test run at three suburban Jewel stores

From bananas to burgers, store aisles to sidewalks, an army of robots has descended upon Chicagoland with the singular mission to bring us food.

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For new coach Patty Langanis, Dundee-Crown’s Erin Bruce tries a new serve. At first? ‘A lot of ups and downs.’

Erin Bruce heats up with her jump serve as Dundee-Crown eases to a 25-8, 25-18 win over Jacobs.

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Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and Week 8 top players for the Aurora-Elgin area

Burlington Central, St. Charles North, Yorkville and Oswego all move up at top of the rankings.

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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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