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Hirschauer: School Safety Drill Act 'keeps students and personnel at the heart of the drill'

By James Ledbetter | Apr 18, 2021

A Democratic state representative from West Chicago wants students and guardians to receive advance notice about scheduled lockdowns that may be potentially traumatic.

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Elgin businesses can apply for grants to provide COVID-19 safety upgrades

By James Ledbetter | Aug 15, 2020

Businesses of all types in Elgin can now apply for funding for business upgrades that are needed amid the COVID-19 crisis through an effort by the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin.

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Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza restaurants donate over 1,000 meals to first responders

By James Ledbetter | May 31, 2020

Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza restaurants have delivered more than 1,000 meals to first responders who are on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic. according to local reports.

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Extension of Pritzker's COVID-19 shutdown puts Grumpy Goat Tavern out of business

By James Ledbetter | May 31, 2020

The Grumpy Goat Tavern at the Highlands of Elgin golf course has been put out of business as Illinois' shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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Elgin church will give away 4,000 face masks Saturday

By James Ledbetter | May 14, 2020

New Life Covenant Church in Elgin is preparing to give out 4,000 face masks for free this Saturday.

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Keicher praises quick passage -- and positive yield -- of Data Center Incentive Bill

By James Ledbetter | Mar 21, 2020

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) was especially happy to hear a recent radio report saying an unidentified company is planning to open a knowledge-based business on the southern edge of DeKalb following the passage of the Data Center Incentive Bill.