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Elgin Courier News

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Cyclists swooping into West Dundee, Elgin for Chicago Grit races

West Dundee and Elgin are preparing to host the Chicago Grit cycling races for a 14th year this week and next.

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Elgin smoke shop seeks to add liquor to their inventory after THC ban

An Elgin smoke shop wants city OK to sell packaged liquor after sales dropped 40% with the city’s ban on THC-derivative products.

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Elgin issues lead alert after drinking water samples exceed allowable levels

Elgin officials are again alerting residents after drinking water samples exceeded allowable lead levels during a recent test.

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Here’s what to know if you’re heading to the Kane County Fair

Kane County Fair celebrates its 157th year this week with the usual assortment of attractions and a visit from the Wienermobile.

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Elgin News Digest: Gowns for Good event set for this weekend; Carpentersville police issue fireworks tickets

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

As cases tick up in Illinois, here’s how to avoid consuming produce with cyclospora that can cause explosive diarrhea.

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‘Grief is a beast’: Interventional care, palliative care. It’s time to consider bereavement care.

Illinois programs like Missing Pieces and Soaring Spirits International aim to help the bereaved with complex emotions through the grief process.

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