Alicia Fabbre, Shaw Local

Alicia Fabbre

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Past articles by Alicia:

New Carpentersville village manager names new police chief

Carpentersville Police Chief Patrick Hoey is being replaced by his deputy chief, village officials announced Monday. → Read More

U-46 superintendent search to focus on in-house candidates

Elgin Area School District U-46 school board members hope to find their next superintendent among the district's own ranks. → Read More

'Going in a different direction': New Carpentersville village manager names new police chief

One month into the job, Carpentersville's new village manager names a new police chief. → Read More

Report: Illinoisans worried about staffing shortages in schools

A report from the Illinois Education Association shows Illinoisans are concerned about staffing shortages in public schools. → Read More

Yearning for home a year after war began: Ukrainian refugees make a new life in the suburbs

Since arriving in the United States nearly a year ago, Nataliia Sukhodolska and her husband, Iurii Siedov, have adjusted to life away from their home in Kyiv. But their desire to return to their apartment in the Ukraine capital hasn't faded. → Read More

Carpentersville board approves O’Sullivan’s move from trustee to $155K-per-year village manager

Carpentersville trustees Tuesday approved hiring a now former fellow board member as the new village manager. → Read More

Elgin Mall has a new home in East Dundee

East Dundee trustees on Monday gave Elgin Mall vendors the news they had hoped for since July -- they will have a new home. → Read More

For U-46's departing 'proud Superintendent' Sanders, it was always about the students

Ask Tony Sanders what he'll miss most about his job leading Elgin Area School District U-46 and the answer is obvious -- the students. → Read More

'As close as you can get to flying': Norge Ski Club hosts 118th annual ski jump in Fox River Grove

Warmer than normal temperatures couldn't stop Norge Ski Club's 118th annual ski jump Saturday in Fox River Grove. → Read More

Elgin preschool teacher accused of pushing student into the snow

An Elgin preschool teacher has been charged with aggravated battery after authorities allege he pushed a student into the snow in January. → Read More

Enough appeal? Elgin Mall move to old East Dundee Dominick's gets planners' support, not mayor's

With the clock ticking on a lease that's about to expire, owners of the Elgin Mall got one step closer to making East Dundee their new home after planners gave the move their support. East Dundee Village President Jeff Lynam, however, isn't so sure. → Read More

Gun ban debate draws hundreds to DuPage County complex in Wheaton

More than 200 people attended the DuPage County Board meeting Tuesday to express support or outrage over Sheriff James Mendrick's refusal to enforce the state's new ban on high-powered weapons and high-capacity magazines. → Read More

'We're not going to let this die': Push for DuPage County sheriff to retract statement grows

Congressmen, state lawmakers and county board members are continuing to call on DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick to retract his statement on the state's weapons ban or resign. → Read More

Retract or resign: County board members assail DuPage sheriff over weapons ban remarks

DuPage County residents and several county board members are calling on Sheriff James Mendrick to either retract his statement about not enforcing the state's ban on some firearms or step down. → Read More

A 2016 tax district didn't help Spring Hill Mall. Would a new one?

West Dundee plans to scrap an old TIF district and create a new one for Spring Hill Mall and the surrounding area. The old TIF district is underwater and not generating any money. Carpentersville did something similar for portion of the mall that falls within its boundaries. → Read More

Can a new special taxing district boost Spring Hill Mall? West Dundee looking at option

West Dundee trustees are considering scrapping a TIF district created in 2016 and creating a new – and larger – one. → Read More

Carpentersville man dies after being hit by car in Algonquin

An 80-year-old man from Carpentersville died after being hit by a car in Algonquin Thursday night. → Read More

DuPage County Board selects Childress as vice chair

DuPage County Board member Mike Childress made history again Tuesday after being appointed vice chairman of the county board. → Read More

East Dundee poised to acquire shuttered Haeger Pottery building with hopes to redevelop site

East Dundee is taking ownership of the shuttered Haeger Pottery building to try to mold the property’s future. → Read More

Elgin Mall vendors hope to make a new and improved home in East Dundee

With a May deadline looming, vendors at the Elgin Mall are hoping they can find a new home in East Dundee. → Read More