East Dundee selling East Dundee-opoly board game East Dundee is selling East Dundee-opoly, a board game based on Monopoly. In the local version of the classic game, players acquire, sell and trade East Dundee businesses. According to the village newsletter, it also incorporates East Dundee events, f estivals and community activities. East Dundee-opoly is being sold for $25 during regular business hours at Village Hall, 120 Barrington Ave., and at The Depot, 319 N. River St.  For more information, call 847-426-2822. Hanover Township therapist, volunteer honored at conference Hanover Township was recognized with two awards last month at the Township Officials of Illinois conference in Springfield. Licensed clinical professional counselor Maurissa Murakami received Staff Member of the Year Award from the Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth, according to a social media post. Murakami works with the township’s youth and family services department. Youth volunteer Victoria Antczak received the Youth Leadership Award. For more information, go to www.hanover-township.org/departments/youth-and-family-services. DNA of Elgin receives three Illinois Main Street awards The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin was the recipient of three awards from the Illinois Main Street Program conference in November in Dixon. A Promotions Award was presented for the nonprofit’s bilingual community perception campaign, “Elgin is Home/Elgin es mi Hogar,” a news release said. DNA’s campaign stood out for its creative storytelling, inclusive engagement and  celebration of Elgin’s diverse residents, culture and neighborhoods. Launched in 2024, “Elgin is Home/ Elgin es mi Hogar” tells the stories of Elgin residents through personal narratives, public art, business collaborations and community events. DNA board member Mark Novelli received a Board Member of the Year award for his 10 years of service to downtown Elgin and leadership on projects like the Elgin is Home campaign. Kerri Liu received a Volunteer Recognition Award for creating the “Elgin is Home/Elgin es mi Hogar” logos and artwork. For more information about the campaign, go to downtownelgin.com/elginishome. Elgin Sports Complex among the ‘sportiest’ parks in Illinois The Elgin Sports Complex has been named one of Illinois’ sportiest parks, according to a survey conducted by SportsBookReview.com. Located on the city’s west side, “the Elgin Sports Complex blends serious tournament capacity with weekend‑friendly recreation,” a news release said. The complex has 10 lighted softball/baseball diamonds, 10 full‑size soccer fields (four with lights), sand‐volleyball courts, a BMX track and walking/bike trail access. It is undergoing a major expansion to add more synthetic fields, playgrounds, trails and other amenities. “This gives the park a balanced, community‑in‑motion feel that lasts all day,” the release said. Other Illinois parks recognized in the survey were the Stuart Sports Complex in Montgomery and Plummer Family Park in Edwardsville. SportsBookReview.com, a sports review site, surveyed 3,002 people to determine the results. Playground at Carpentersville’s Deerpath Park now open An upgraded playground at Deerpath Park in Carpentersville, featuring a new swing set, climbing wall and play set with a swing, walkway, gazebo and climbing features, is now open. The park also has a baseball diamond, basketball court, gazebo and trails. It is maintained by the Dundee Township Park District. Deerpath Park is located at Deerpath and Erika lanes. Naomi Amadei, of Wayne, will be the student speaker at Elgin Community College's career and technical commencement ceremony on Dec. 13. (Elgin Community College) ECC fall commencement ceremonies to be held Dec. 13 Elgin Community College will hold will its fall commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Building J Events Center on the Elgin campus. The ceremony for career and technical degrees and certificates will begin at 10 a.m. The transfer degree ceremony is set to start at 2 p.m. Faculty speaker at both ceremonies will be Nina Ulman, instructor of history and political science. The student speakers are Diego Santiago Adrianzen Ruiz from Lima, Peru, who will address the transfer degree graduates, and Naomi Amadei from Wayne, who will address the career and technical graduates. Both ceremonies will be livestreamed at youtube.com/ElginSpartans. ...read more read less