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Vehicles 29 tons or heavier no longer allowed to use Chicago Street bridge in Elgin

The weight limit for vehicles using the Chicago Street bridge in Elgin has been lowered again following the most recent inspection done by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

This overhead shot shows Elgin's Chicago Street bridge, which is to be replaced in 2027. Its most recent inspection by the Illinois Department of Transportation found that because of ongoing deterioration, vehicles weighing 29 tons or more should not use it, officials said. (City of Elgin)

East Dundee man killed after being hit by cars had BAC nearly 4 times over limit

The Illinois Department of Transportation is doing a road improvement project at U.S. 20 and Shales Parkway in portions of Elgin, Bartlett and Streamwood. (Illinois Department of Transportation)

IDOT wants public input on Route 20/Shales Parkway improvements in Elgin

A shopping cart filled with groceries sits in an aisle at an Asian grocery store in Rowland Heights, Calif., Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Elgin mayor says he doesn’t support closing $1.2M budget hole by swapping state grocery tax for local one

By Gloria Casas

May 2, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.

As communities around the state debate whether to replace the state's soon-to-end grocery tax with...

Carpentersville man charged with photographing himself sexually assaulting sleeping child, law officials say

By Courier-News

May 2, 2025 at 11:59 a.m.

A 23-year-old Carpentersville man has been arrested on charges he took photos of himself sexually...

Gov. JB Pritzker on the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show with host Jimmy Kimmel on May 1, 2025. (Randy Holmes/Disney)

Gov. JB Pritzker mocks his weight, tells TV host Jimmy Kimmel he’s undecided on third term

By Rick Pearson

May 2, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Latest appearance not only elevates Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's national stature but also increases speculation...

The first of Elgin Police Department's seasonal Walk and Talk events will be held Monday afternoon starting at the corner of Cimarron Court and Chaparral Circle. (Elgin Police Department)

Elgin News Digest: Elgin Police Department begins Walk and Talk season Monday; first installment of Kane County property tax bill in the mail

By Mike Danahey

May 2, 2025 at 7:54 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Marmion's Charlie Zebig (14) fields a grounder against Fenwick in the first inning of a Catholic League White game in Aurora on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News)

Charlie Zebig, whose brother Jack is Illinois’ shortstop, takes over Marmion’s leadoff spot. ‘Have to keep calm.’

By Paul Johnson

May 1, 2025 at 9:40 p.m.

Charlie Zebig, the brother of Illinois shortstop Jack Zebig, delivers three doubles in Marmion's 8-6...

A rainbow appears over a camping area at Big Rock Campground in Big Rock. Camping season at Kane County Forest Preserve District campgrounds opened May 1. (Robbie Pfister / Kane Forest Preserve District)

Camping season opens at Kane County Forest Preserve District sites

By Aurora Beacon-News

May 5, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.

Recreational camping is now open through Oct. 19 at Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s...

St. Charles East's Caleigh Higgins (15) connects against Geneva during a DuKane Conference game in St. Charles on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Mark Black / The Beacon-News)

Caleigh Higgins, only a sophomore, settles into role at first base for St. Charles East. Her swing? ‘Warming up.’

By Patrick Z. McGavin

May 1, 2025 at 10:57 a.m.

Caleigh Higgins hits two-run home run to spark St. Charles East to 10-0 victory over...

Providence’s Bryce Tencza (66) takes off his helmet after hitting a double against Lincoln-Way East during a nonconference game in Frankfort on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

By Josh Krockey

April 30, 2025 at 9:59 p.m.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...

Man who fell asleep in stranger’s house in Elgin shot by homeowner

By Gloria Casas

April 30, 2025 at 9:21 p.m.

An Elgin resident who confronted and shot a man he found sleeping in his home...

Burlington Central's Chase Powrozek (10) throws a pitch against Jacobs in the first inning of a Fox Valley Conference game in Burlington on Wednesday, April. 30, 2025. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News)

Being an ace. Star senior year. Burlington Central’s Chase Powrozek knows there’s no shortcuts. ‘Put in the work.’

By Paul Johnson

April 30, 2025 at 9:26 p.m.

Chase Powrozek, a Wisconsin-Parkside recruit, strikes out seven for Burlington Central in an 11-2 win...

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