The former Gifford Street and College Green Drive roundabouts may have left some motorists with traumatic memories, but city officials said a new roundabout at the Highland and Lyle Avenues intersection will be different.

Elgin Police unveiled a new interactive autism awareness squad car that helps people with autism when interacting with officers.

Saint Joseph Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been recognized as a 4-Star Top Performer for Overall Emergency Department Care by a national healthcare research firm.

Immigrants — including refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking — are no longer eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP.

The stage is set for the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, April 18, at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

A cornerstone initiative from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker would loosen zoning restrictions for multiunit buildings, drawing excitement from housing advocates but concerns from local officials.

For the past eight months, Adam Bianchi has settled into the job of managing Cook County’s public wetlands, prairies, trails, nature centers, pools and golf courses.