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Elgin Courier News

Monday, June 15, 2026

Kane County considers cutting weight-loss drugs from employee insurance plans

Staff members said cutting coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss could save the county around $1.5 million annually.

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Juneteenth to be two days of fun, culture and music in Elgin, South Elgin

Juneteenth this year is a weekend celebration, with Faith on the Fox to be held in South Elgin and a family/music festival in Elgin.

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‘It’s just gone’: Communities reeling after tornadoes rip through Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes

Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois and northwestern Indiana Thursday night.

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Illinois has struggled to secure federal disaster relief under Trump as FEMA denials draw questions

FEMA’s rejections under President Donald Trump cast a long shadow — not just over Illinois but over the entire federal disaster-response system — which critics say the president has bent to serve political ends.

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Elgin Community College to debut new alum homecoming celebration in September

Elgin Community College’s first homecoming in September is being designed to help alumni reconnect with each other and the school.

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Elgin News Digest: Tickets on sale for Santa’s Trolley Express; U-46 makes three administrator appointments

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Elgin News Digest: Pet microchipping event at Carpenter Park; ‘Pollinatorpalooza’ being held at Randall Oaks Zoo

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Father’s Day 2026: Chicago restaurants and bars with specials for dad

From a family cooking class to golf-watching gatherings, these 28 Father’s Day celebrations are sure to make Dad proud.

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