Miles Dill of South Elgin and Emma James of Genoa, both 14 years old, were the top runners at the second annual Running of the Elves 5K on Saturday, Dec. 2.
One of the largest monetary donations to Palatine High School is funding holiday gift bags this year for 130 students in financial need there, along with 30 more at Fremd High School and Academy North in Palatine.
The CASA Kane County Holiday Giving Program focuses on ensuring that every child in the foster care system receives a special gift during the holiday season.