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Elgin Courier News

Monday, July 21, 2025

Dangerous heat expected across the Chicago area this week, weather officials say

Potentially harmful levels of heat and humidity could hit the Chicago area on Wednesday and Thursday with top heat indices of 105 to 115.

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Work on stalled Iron Flats luxury apartment complex in Carpentersville moving forward again

Iron Flats, a multimillion luxury apartment complex planned for Route 31 and Huntley Road in Carpentersville, found a new developer, officials said.

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In the wake of SNAP cuts, feeding hungry Illinoisans falls more than ever on food pantries

As food prices increase and benefits diminish, nonprofits have to pick up the slack.

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Elgin working to improve West Highland train crossing, establish ‘quiet zone’

Safety improvements being discussed for the West Highland Avenue train crossing in Elgin could allow it to become a “quiet zone.”

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Carpentersville annexes nearly 150 acres as it moves forward with plans for new TIF district

Carpentersville has annexed 147.9 acres of land along the Randall and Huntley road corridors with an eye toward creating a new Tax Increment Financing district to spur new development.

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More Kane County ZIP codes identified as high-risk for pediatric lead poisoning as state expands testing

By this time next year, the state will require lead testing for all children statewide, the Illinois Department of Public Health says.

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Live animals attract fans to Kane County Fair, organizers say

The Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles welcomed thousands to the 156th annual Kane County Fair billed as “one of the oldest and long-standing fairs in the country.”

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Want to paint a mural? East Dundee’s community effort open to all ages and skill levels

Volunteers are being sought by the East Dundee Arts Council to help paint a portion of a huge downtown mural to be displayed in front of a village-owned building planned for future redevelopment.

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Elgin News Digest: Gail Borden, Fox River library districts receive state grants; ECC awarded $295,000 grant to expand EV technician training

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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