On a rainy, bleary afternoon, a toddler peers out of her apartment window. A new brightly colored playground sits empty in ...

Do you write fantasy, horror, mystery, or other creative writing? The Writers’ Haven is gathering writers at an Open Mic Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m. in B181.  “There are a lot of creatives out there, they ...

Appointments are open for We Rise ECC’s legal clinic on Wed., Oct. 14, hosted by Melissa Barbosa. Students can register via Google form or email at [email protected]. The free clinic will be held in ...

Tickets are running out at Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 77th year of performances, this weekend, on Oct. 10 and 11 at The Hemmens Cultural Center in downtown Elgin. Seats for the performance, titled ...

After more than a decade with the ECC Police Department, Claudio Mercado has retired this month leaving behind colleagues who say his presence on campus will be difficult to replace, To his colleagues ...

An Elgin Christian university hosted controversial Turning Point USA’s “America: Love it or Leave it” tour featuring Erika Kirk to a 600-plus audience.

After graduating from ECC in 2022, Ramos joins the Observer for his first year to focus on utilizing and honing on his photography skills in the medium of photojournalism. He also seeks to become more ...

ECC has a growing number of students and staff with physical disabilities; however, some flaws continue to persist on its campus for those who are physically disabled. ADA push buttons that go out of ...

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients may soon be eligible to be hired to work as firefighters for the City of Elgin, and “ICE free zones” may be established. On Wednesday, October ...

On January 1, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Bill HB2389 with support from the Illinois General Assembly, an amendment that prevents law enforcement from pulling vehicles over because of objects ...

A sign placed in Channing Memorial Park detailing the history of the cemetery the land used to be home to. Juan Castillo Channing park with Channing Memorial Elementary. Sites used to be home to a ...

If you’ve checked out a study room at ECC’s Library, chances are you have met Circulation Desk Specialist Anamika Dua. Earlier this year, the part-time student and mother of two left the front desk ...