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Elgin Courier News

Monday, September 8, 2025

Food costs, changing dining habits lead to Village Tavern’s closure, owner says

Village Tavern & Grill in South Elgin will be serving its patron-popular chicken fingers one last time Tuesday before it shuts its doors after eight years in business.

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Spring Hill Mall demo nearing finish; Kohl’s tear down set to start soon

About 90% of the former Spring Hill Mall is gone and work demolishing the final anchor store is set to begin in the next couple of weeks, officials said.

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After ‘Chipocalypse Now’ post, President Trump says he’s ‘not going to war’ with Chicago but Democrats dubious

Sweeping federal immigration enforcement actions threatened and predicted in Chicago over the weekend did not materialize by late afternoon Sunday.

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Elgin News Digest: Carpentersville hosting 9/11 Patriot Day remembrance; Hanover Township health, wellness expo set for Thursday

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Elgin News Digest: Former U-46 board member Cody Holt running for senate; ECC announces student leaders for 2025-26 school year

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Michael Vander Luitgaren shakes off tough season opener for Batavia. Against South Elgin? ‘Really good growth.’

Michael Vander Luitgaren completes 12 of 21 passes for 219 yards and two TDs as Batavia beats South Elgin 35-3.

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Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and Week 2 top players for Aurora-Elgin area

Batavia, Burlington Central and Oswego East make the biggest moves up the rankings.

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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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