1939 — The barnstorming Renaissance Five beat the NBL champion Oshkosh All-Stars, 34-25, to win the first annual World Professional Basketball Tournament in Chicago. Sports reporters of the day make ...

1952 — George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers scores ... Bob Petit has 35 points and 22 rebounds for the Hawks. 1962 — Elgin Baylor (45) and Jerry West (41) of the Los Angeles Lakers become ...

The crash happened around 5 p.m. on Northeast Loop 410 near Perrin Beitel. According to the George Gervin Academy, Tutt worked with the charter school. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts ...

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 11. The Amplifiers will be coached by NBA hall-of-famer George Gervin, a Detroit native and 12-time All Star who spent 14 seasons between the ABA and NBA.

George Gervin was already recognized as a phenomenal player in college, having showcased his scoring prowess during his time at Eastern Michigan University. His college career was promising with ...

The Courier-News asked each of the candidates running for the Elgin City Council in the April 1, 2025, election to complete a biographical form and to answer questions about issues facing the city.

We need to work closely with our police department to find a solution to make people feel safer to go downtown Elgin. How would you describe the state of your community's finances? What should be ...

Severe winds from powerful overnight storms that blew through the Western and Northwest suburbs ripped off half the roof of the 101-year-old First United Methodist Church in Elgin.