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Elgin Courier News

Monday, April 27, 2026

Receding Fox River water levels in Elgin area may be impacted by Monday storms

Fox River water levels in the Elgin-area are slowly receding but to what extent depends on storms on Monday.

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Human skull found in Raceway Woods Forest Preserve in Carpentersville

Police are investigating a skull, “exposed to the elements for some time,” found in Carpentersville’s Raceway Woods Forest Preserve.

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Residents and vets attend services for Elgin man unclaimed by family

Christophe Jones didn’t have much family and just few friends, but his wake drew a roomful of people to honor his life, Army service.

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Carpentersville could save $2M by switching to new 911 dispatching service

Carpentersville has notified the agency that provides 911 dispatch services that it’s ending its contract with them next year.

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Elgin man gets 10 years in prison for child sex assault, abuse

An Elgin man who sexually assaulted, abused and threatened a juvenile family member has been given a 10-year state prison term.

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Motorcyclist killed after colliding with car in Sleepy Hollow

A 21-year-old Algonquin motorcyclist died Wednesday night after driving into a car on Randall Road in Sleepy Hollow, police said.

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Elgin News Digest: Submissions sought for Elgin Short Film Fest; Elgin HS mascot voting underway

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Column: Kane County invited to submit ‘Love Letters to America’ for nation’s 250th anniversary

Love Letters to America is a community storytelling project celebrating America’s 250th birthday with voices from Kane County.

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