Molly Morrow

District officials say the deficit is due to factors like reduced federal funding and rising costs for transportation and benefits.

The district’s projected revenues are about $6.8 million short of what they plan to spend.

The city is currently considering adding the service permanently, at which point it would cost residents who don’t opt out $9 monthly.

The library says it will stay open throughout the construction, though some areas and services may be temporarily relocated or unavailable.

Amid reported ICE activity at courthouses, the Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders aims to show solidarity with the immigrant community.

The district’s school board is expected to vote to adopt the budget at its Sept. 28 meeting.

The possible offerings include new English and fine arts courses, a business class and a class to prepare students for challenging coursework.

After releasing information Monday on a confirmed measles case in the area, the Kane County Health Department has now begun to identify possible locations where individuals may have been exposed to the disease.

St. Charles City Administrator Heather McGuire says the city is still in talks with the developer, who could come back with a modified proposal.

Abraham Munoz, 51, has set a number of world records, and he’s not stopping now, with plans to try and set another record in January in Dubai.