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Elgin Courier News

Monday, April 20, 2026

Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday

The Des Plaines River is expected to reach its highest peak at 18 feet on Monday. The Fox River is forecast to reach 11.9 feet on Thursday.

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Fox River closed to boating in Elgin area as water surges over flood level

Recreational boating on the Fox River in Elgin and elsewhere was prohibited by the IDNR as the waterway surges past flood level.

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Rookies RocHaus in downtown West Dundee to close at month’s end

Entertainment venue Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee will close April 30; leaseholder Bob Karas cites competition, profitability issues.

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Elgin News Digest: Services set for vet with no known kin; master chorale concert to be given Sunday

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Elgin preservation award recipients to be honored at May 5 event

Nine people and organizations that have worked to preserve the city’s history will be honored May 5 by the Elgin Heritage Commission.

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Kane County events to offer free mental health awareness yard signs, naloxone and gun cable locks

The Kane County Health Department is looking to promote mental health awareness, prevent overdose deaths and support safe firearm storage.

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Democrats know Trump probably won’t be removed via the 25th Amendment. Here’s why they’re pushing it anyway.

While there’s little expectation Trump’s inner circle will turn on him, Democrats can keep Republicans on the defensive about the president’s aberrant behavior.

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Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey seeks distance from Trump, but MAGA shadow looms

Darren Bailey 2.0 was supposed to be a humbler campaign, but the Illinois GOP nominee for governor’s attempts to distance himself from Trump may leave him without a base in November.

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