Larkin High News Today

The quiz questions were coming fast, such as what industry employs actuaries, when the first bank was founded, and whats the purpose of online banking.

The Elgin Hispanic Network, in collaboration with Que Crees?, a Colombian/Mexican-infused restaurant in downtown Elgin, celebrated the induction of its 2023 Elgin Hispanic Network High School Scholars at a May 26 ceremony.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 16, and events throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader, and offer service opportunities. Heres a sampling.

Three of Elgin Area School District U-46s specialized academies have been recognized as nationally certified magnet schools. All five U-46 academies will be hosting open houses throughout October.

Llinois’ Governor says he is cooperating in the federal investigation into former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. J.B. Pritzker visited Northern Illinois University on Thursday to talk about lowering the cost of higher education, but he also addressed the indictment handed down against Michael Madigan on charges of bribery and racketeering.

The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to hire an engineering firm to design a pedestrian crossing to the north of Larkin High School in an area where students frequently dart through traffic to get to the nearby McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts and Beef Villa.