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Elgin Courier News

Monday, November 3, 2025

Survey asks Elgin residents if they support ban on plastic shopping bags at large retail stores

The survey on the city of Elgin’s website is simple — two questions — but how residents answer could have a major impact on the city.

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What to know about immigration enforcement raids in Chicago after nearly 2 months

As the Trump administration’s mass deportation raids begin their second month, their impact has stretched across the Chicago region. Here’s what to know.

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Paroled Elgin child murderer charged with failing to register as sex offender, living near day care

A Carpentersville man, on parole for the murder and sexual assault of a 20-month-old girl, is charged with violating his release terms.

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U-46 student radio station WEPS keeps adapting 75 years after its launch

At 75 years, District U-46’s WEPS-FM is Illinois’ oldest operating noncommercial FM radio station owned by a school district.

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New game bar Rec Haus opens in downtown St. Charles

The new game bar has an array of single-player and group games, and plans to host leagues and tournaments.

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South Elgin’s Alan Munoz puts wrench in St. Charles North’s comeback bid with double-OT goal. ‘He’s that good.’

Alan Munoz scores a pair of goals as South Elgin tops St. Charles North 3-2 in double overtime for a sectional title.

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Football 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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