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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Documenting Elgin's Latino History (wgntv.com) — Elgin's Latino community is being celebrated through a major new exhibit and documentary at the Elgin History Museum, highlighting a century of local contributions and change. Residents, city leaders, and state officials describe how Latino-owned businesses, DACA-eligible first responders, and a now 50% Latino population are reshaping the city's identity beyond immigration headlines.
• East Dundee village president censured for partisan politics, 'inappropriate' comments (chicagotribune.com) — East Dundee's village board has formally censured Village President Dan Pearson for allowing partisan campaign speeches and making what trustees called inappropriate comments during the village's Oktoberfest celebration. Trustees say his actions may have violated state election rules and damaged community trust, and they've outlined expectations to prevent future political use of village-funded events. Coverage comes via a freelance reporter for Elgin's Courier-News, underscoring regional relevance for Elgin-area readers.
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