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Plus: Halloween celebrations fill the month of October in Elgin area • Black & Gray Brewing shuts its doors in East Dundee
 
 
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Elgin Courier News

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

 

East Dundee village president censured for partisan politics

East Dundee Village President Dan Pearson was censured by the village board for inviting Republicans to give political speeches at Oktoberfest.

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Halloween celebrations fill the month of October in Elgin area

Halloween and Day of the Dead events are underway in the Elgin area now through early November. Check out our chronological list.

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Black & Gray Brewing shuts its doors in East Dundee

After almost eight years in business, Black & Gray Brewing Co. in downtown East Dundee has poured its last pint of beer.

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Erika Kirk draws big crowd for Elgin appearance, protesters

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk brought her tour to Elgin’s Judson University and was greeted by a crowd — and protesters.

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Kane County launches online toolkit meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, other emergencies

The toolkit is meant to give residents information on preparing for emergencies and climate-related hazards, per the health department.

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Elgin News Digest: U-46 high school marching band showcase on Wednesday; Hanover Township holding shred event, food drive

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

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Illinois’ 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer Davis

Former Rep. Melissa Bean, a centrist Democrat, seeks a comeback in a solidly Democratic northwest suburban district, but Republican newcomer Jennifer Davis hopes to win as a “political outsider.”

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Libraries pay more for e-books than consumers. State lawmakers are trying to change that.

Patrons borrowing an e-book or a digital audiobook from their local library may not realize that libraries pay four or five times more for those materials than the average consumer.

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