Countless heroes and loved ones remembered
On a day set aside to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, and for loved ones no longer with us,...
Elgin landmark given new purpose
For about 1-1/2 years, the St. Boniface Catholic Church rectory in Elgin has set virtually empty. Aside from an occasional meeting held there or...
Red Cross Bloodmobile
The date has been announced for the next Red Cross Bloodmobile coming to Elgin. The bloodmobile will be at the KC Hall in Elgin...
Open for business again
Much to the delight of Elgin area residents, Kara Funk’s Blend & Brew 402 is now open for business. Located at the corner of...
Poker Run to assist Travis Dozler family
A ‘Benefit Ride for Travis Dozler’ will be held next month.
The ‘poker run’ will be held Saturday, June 21. It will start and end...
City insurance premiums rise due to hike in property values
Following a brief presentation by 118 Insurance Owner Megan Beckman, the Elgin City Council approved a new insurance package.
Beckman presented information about the proposed...
Statewide burn ban now in effect
Governor Jim Pillen has issued a statewide burn ban to remain in effect until further notice.
He emphasized the persistent dry conditions that have continued...
Ready and willing to serve
The Elgin FFA Chapter held their annual banquet Thursday night. Near the conclusion, new officers for 2025-2026 were announced. Pictured in the front row...
PJCC musical “Snoopy” to be held May 16 & 18
Pope John XXIII Central Catholic students will present Snoopy!!! in the St. Boniface Auditorium on Friday and Sunday, May 16 and May 18. The...
Klein, Kinney take top honors in Americanism Essay
Americanism Essay contest winners have been announced.
The contest, sponsored annually by the American Legion Auxiliary Elgin Unit #229, asks students to write an essay...
Dr. Joel Travis awarded Outstanding Preceptor Award
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce that Dr. Joel Travis, a family practice physician in Albion, has been named the 2025...
Scholarship drive surpasses $3,600
The annual campaign to raise funds to be awarded as scholarships to graduating seniors continues to grow.
Donations for the 2025 Elgin Scholarship Fund Drive...
Pope John Spring Concert
Music will fill St. Boniface Gymnasium next week.
The annual Pope John Spring Concert will be held Wednesday night, April 30.
Scheduled to begin at 7...
Dog Licenses
Attention Elgin dog owners! April is the month to renew dog licenses.
The deadline for renewal is Thursday, May 1. Renewals can be done at...
Zwingman, Borer selected to attend Girls State
Students from Elgin Public and Pope John schools have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State. The nonpartisan political program teaches...
Thank a Vietnam veteran to mark 50th anniversary
The Elgin veterans auxiliaries reminder the public to ‘Join the Nation ... thank a Vietnam veteran!’ As the Nation prepares to observe the 50th...
It ended way too soon for the Wolfpack
LINCOLN — All season long, the Wolfpack have found a way to come back when trailing on the scoreboard.
True to form, they nearly did...
Elgin FFA teams earn three CDE championships
February 27th and March 11th, NECC and Sargent hosted the District X FFA Career Development Events (CDE’s). According to FFA Advisor Julia Schwartz, due...
Junior/Senior Prom for EPS, PJCC is Saturday
It’s that time again, where tuxedos and formal dresses adorn high school juniors and seniors.
Once again, Elgin Public and Pope John XXIII Central Catholic...
School board meets tonight
The District #18 Board of Education is scheduled to meet in open session on Wednesday, March 12 (tonight).
Among the items on the ‘action’ agenda...
