Elgin Fringe Fest returns this week for its 13th year with more than 80 dance, theater, music, comedy, magic and other performances.

East Dundee may hike its water rate by 20% in 2027 to generate enough funds to pay for $19 million in capital improvement projects.

The county recently saw two cases of measles and nationwide numbers for 2026 have already exceeded last year’s tally of cases.

Elgin Community College graphic design teacher Peter Infelise says a movie on TV led to his love of the macabre and horror masks.

Film director Kevin Smith talks about his show at Elgin’s Hemmens Center Friday and the myriad other things he’s doing these days.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The forums will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 23 at Batavia’s City Hall, and they will also be streamed online.