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Elgin Courier News

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Santa’s Village in East Dundee opens Saturday with three new attractions

Parakeet Paradise is among the new attractions at Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park in East Dundee, which opens Saturday.

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East Dundee’s one-way stretch of Water Street causing driver confusion, police chief says

East Dundee police chief says they’re warning drivers when they miss signs for a newly-opened one-way stretch of Water Street.

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Elgin teacher named Kane County’s Educator of the Year

Noemi Hernandez, a first-grade dual language teacher at Washington Elementary in Elgin, was named Kane County’s Educator of the Year.

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Elgin News Digest: Numbers show lion clear EHS mascot winner; planetarium shows to focus on watch company link

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Dundee Township Park District exec director announces plans to retire

After a long career in parks and recreation, Dundee Township Park District Executive Director Dave Peterson is set to retire this year.

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Tribune Food Awards: The 2026 Readers’ Choice winners

After reviewing hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes, we’re excited to reveal this year’s Readers’ Choice Food Awards winners.

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Tornado season is underway in Chicago. Here’s what to expect and when.

The reemergence of thunderstorms and warming temperatures in the forecast are a reminder that tornado season has arrived in Chicagoland.

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