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On Wednesday, Feb. 23, Elgin Community College will host a Bill Pelz Global Speaker series titled "The History of Latinos in Elgin and Beyond."

From searching for missing persons to getting a birds-eye view of a crime scene or traffic crash, the use of drones by police departments across the suburbs is growing rapidly. Now, new legislation in Springfield could broaden the ways and circumstances in which police can put their drones to use.

The Downtown Neighborhood Association in Elgin is offering area businesses a free analytics tool called SizeUpElgin, a service that offers hyperlocal market research and analysis to which some small businesses might not otherwise have access.

Bartlett police arrested a 23-year-old Elgin man Tuesday on charges of aggravated speeding, reckless driving and fleeing and attempting to elude, two days after a single-vehicle crash that authorities said occurred as he was fleeing a traffic stop.

VanEck has launched a new ETF offering targeted exposure to the leading companies supporting and involved in India’s digitization. The VanEck Digital India ETF (DGIN), which has a net expense ratio of 75 basis points, began trading on the NYSE on February 17. “India is in the midst of a massive shift, driven in largeRead More

Tuesday, Feb. 22, is National Margarita Day, a celebration of the classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur and often served with salt around the rim. If youre looking to get in on the party, there are plenty of suburban bars and restaurants offering excellent spins on the classic formula.

First Congregational Church of Dundee is currently accepting enrollment for Littlest Disciples Preschool.

On Tuesday, March 1, the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton League will be hosting a program on the City of Elgins plowing and salt program.

Gin oclock used to be an uncomplicated time. As the sun went down you lazily filled a glass with a few ice cubes and added a nip or two or Gordons or Beefeater, topping it up with tonic water and a sliver of fresh lime.

In honor of National Poetry Month this April, Aurora Downtown is hosting a call for poems. The theme is "Rebirth" and poems will be reviewed by the citys poet laureate.