Drive-By Birthday Party For Girl, 5, Makes Her Day

The mom of a 5-year-old Elgin girl had to cancel her daughter's birthday party on Friday. But she came up with a creative alternative.

Taylor Family Y Awakens Summer Imagination at Healthy Kids Day

Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long

Kane County, Area Easter Egg Hunts: Find Them Here

Easter is on Sunday, April 21, but many events will be held the day or weeks before. Here's what you need to know.

What constitutes too much screen time for your teens and tweens?

Elgin Academy Hosts Early Childhood Preview Events

AMI Summer Music Camp (July 22-26) - EARLY REG $250

All instruments, beginner-advanced, held in Downers Grove

Elgin Couple Has First Cook Co. Baby Of New Year

A look at some of the first babies born in the Chicago suburbs in 2019.

Taylor YMCA’s Preschool Provides the Cornerstone for Education

To help nurture and inspire kids to discover their educational potential, the Taylor Family YMCA operates a preschool near the Y in Elgin

Taylor YMCA’s 9th Annual Wine Auction Launches Annual Campaign

"The Wine and Craft Beer Auction begins our fundraising season that run November through August", said Dave Burisek YMCA Executive Director.

Elgin Academy Launches New Mission Statement

180 year-old school announces new mission statement

YMCA Camp Edwards Opens Seigle Welcome Center and Health Lodge

YMCA Camp Edwards hosted the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the new Seigle Welcome Center Camp Health Lodge Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

DCFS Gives Go for YMCA Preschool on Elgin’s West Side

The YMCA has been working with the Illinois Department of Family and Child Service to obtain licensing.

The Elgin YMCA Pelicans Swim Team Exceed Expectations at the 2018

After a fun and successful Fall Season, the Elgin Pelicans finished the Summer Season strong with an 11th place finish (out of 30 teams), in

Nationally-recognized Preschool Now Open in South Elgin

The Learning Experience South Elgin

The Bartlett Library celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday

Youth & Teen Services Librarians Mary Beth Fuller and Phyllis Sadowski read stories and more to celebrate the beloved Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

The Frog Lady brought her lizard friends to the Bartlett Library

​Bartlett Library patrons learned all about lizards at the program “Lizard Lovers” on Saturday, Feb. 3.

New Play Cafe Opens Along Randall Road

Bumblebee Play Cafe opened along Randall Road in Elgin in January.

Preschool and Daycare providers present at Bartlett Library

​The Bartlett Library hosted its annual Preschool and Daycare Fair on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Elgin Among Best IL Cities For Families: Study

The study focused on factors like playgrounds, affordability, crime, education and many others.

Bartlett Library partners with Rotarians for Family Reading Night

Bartlett Librarians Phyllis Sadowski and Mary Beth Fuller had a packed room full of families for Family Reading Night.