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SEUSSICAL

Elgin Fringe Festival

September 6-15 | various times Downtown Elgin, multiple locations

Elgin Short Film Festival

The City of Elgin is partnering with Up and Coming Theatre Company to present the 2019 Elgin Summer Theater production of SEUSSICAL.

Saturday, September 21 | 7pm Hemmens Cultural Center

Purchase reserved seating tickets in person at the Hemmens Box Office, over the phone at 847-931-5900 or online at hemmens.org.

Saturday, October 19 | 6 to 11pm Downtown Elgin

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Art Harvest

Saturday, October 26 | 1 to 4pm Downtown Elgin

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, December 7 | 6pm Civic Center Plaza, Downtown Elgin

Kwanzaa

Sunday, December 8 | 2 to 4pm Gail Borden Public Library

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Elgin celebrates its distinction as a “city of choice” A letter to residents from Mayor Kaptain

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Elgin is the proud home to over 112,000 people, and it continues to grow and develop in so many capacities. Elgin is distinguished as a “city of choice,” providing a place for people to live, create opportunities, grow families and businesses, and enjoy visiting year-round. Elgin is truly a city of genuine and authentic character, rich with diversity and history. Elgin is also a progressive city consisting of engaged residents, a mixture of small and large businesses, as well as proud community activists that contribute to making this city better every single day. It is my honor to serve the residents of Elgin as mayor.

Elgin has seen tremendous growth in its geographical size, number of residents, and its commercial and industrial businesses. Elgin remains in the top $ve communities in Illinois for housing starts. In addition, Elgin has the lowest unemployment rate and overall vacancy rate since the recession. New businesses means new jobs. Just in 2018, Elgin gained "8 new industrial businesses and over 2! new retail and of$ce businesses. As a city of choice, Elgin provides a diverse workforce and housing stock, quality healthcare and educational opportunities and convenient transportation options.

The city of Elgin offers an urban appeal with ample cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities, matched with conveniences of traditional suburban communities. Many large cities in Illinois are shrinking, but not Elgin. Elgin continues to grow as an art hub with a historic downtown, beautiful river walk, engaging community events, and sustainable practices. Elgin has also been recognized for its safety, diversity and as a top city to raise a family. With Elgin nearly doubling in size over the past 40 years, we are also proud to have a 40-year low crime rate. It’s no wonder so many people want to call Elgin their home.

Elgin’s city government continues to $nd strategic and innovative ways to serve its residents and businesses more effectively and ef$ciently, all while maintaining a AAA bond rating. By diversifying revenue streams, Elgin has minimized impacts on property owners, maintaining a #at property tax levy since 2016. Investing in technology and engaging stakeholders has allowed the City to successfully cut expenditures without reducing service levels set by the community.

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The collaboration of community members, business leaders, educational institutions, and non-pro$t organizations drive this city to do bigger and better things each year. This collaboration will be crucial to Elgin’s ability to face challenges with allocating resources to issues like homelessness, the opioid epidemic and mental health.

Elginites embrace not only the city’s history and culture, but also celebrate what makes Elgin truly unique: its people. Elgin’s thriving community will continue to pursue opportunities that position itself for future success.

-Mayor David J. Kaptain

Your Elgin city directory Mayor David Kaptain; mayor@cityofelgin.org or (847) 385-4478 (cell); current term 2019-2023.

Elgin elected officials City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, 60102. Main: (847) 931-6001.

David Kaptain, Mayor

Corey Dixon

Terry L. Gavin

Baldemar Lopez

Rosamaria Martinez

Tish Powell

Carol J. Rauschenberger

Tony Shaw

F. John Steffen

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City commissions

Corey Dixon; dixon_c@cityofelgin.org or (224) 717-6936 (cell); current term 2017-2021.

Terry L. Gavin; gavin_t@cityofelgin.org or (847) 857-0266 (cell); current term 2017-2021.

Baldemar Lopez, current term, 2019-2023.

Rosamaria Martinez; martinez_r@ cityofelgin.org or (847) 302-7961 (cell); current term 2019-2023.

Tish S. Powell; powell_t@cityofelgin. org or (224) 388-6343 (cell); current term 2019-2023.

Carol J. Rauschenberger; rauschenberger_c@cityofelgin.org or (847) 873-9995 (cell); current term 2017-2021.

Toby Shaw; shaw_t@cityofelgin.org or (847) 450-3432 (cell); current term 2019-2023.

F. John Steffen; steffen_j@cityofelgin. org or (847) 741-0503 (cell); current term 2019-2023.

Board of Health: Staff liaison, Brad Bohner, (847) 931-5934.

Building Commission: Staff liaison, Matt Falco, (847) 931-5926. Consists of three committees: Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC. Cultural Arts Commission: Staff liaison, Amanda Harris, (847) 931-6019.

E-911 Board: Staff liaison, Ana Lalley, lalley_a@cityofelgin.org.

Fire & Police Commission: Staff liaison, Tim Bennett, (847) 931-6049.

Heritage Commission/Design Review subcommittee: Staff liaison, Christen Sundquist, (847) 931-6004.

Human Relations Commission: Staff liaison, Gail Cohen (847) 931-5607.

Liquor Commission: Staff liaison, Kim Dewis, (847) 931-5661.

Parks & Recreation Board: Staff liaison, Maria Cumpata, (847) 931-6127.

Planning & Zoning Commission: Staff liaison, Damir Latinovic, (847) 931-5943.

Property Maintenance Board of Appeals: Staff liaison, Cindy Walden, (847) 931-6776.

Sustainability Commission: Staff liaison, Molly Center, (847) 931-5613.

City manager Richard Kozal, city manager; citymanager@cityofelgin.org or (847) 931-5590.

Laura Valdez-Wilson, assistant city manager; valdezwilson_l@cityofelgin. org or (847) 931-6749.

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In its 70th season, the ESO is unmatched for quality music and a fun, relaxing, cultural experience located close to home with performances at The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, the Prairie Center For The Arts in Schaumburg, and just announced this season — The Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago.

From start to finish, the ESO brings world-class, big city entertainment without the hassles and expensive price tag.

The ESO is a four-time recipient of Illinois Orchestra of the Year honors,

and Conductor Andrew Grams was named Illinois Conductor of the Year in 2015.

Committed to presenting compelling guest artists, a broad repertoire (the 2019-20 season includes the greats like Rachmaninoff, Mozart and the Beatles), and diversity (check out mariachi!), concerts are designed with a new generation of music lovers in mind.

Our goal is to create a memorable experience of musical discovery and enjoyment. From free lectures, open rehearsals, master classes and more, the ESO strives to connect music and community.

For details on the upcoming season and tickets, visit ElginSymphony.org.

Classics concerts

Special events

Includes ‘Musically Speaking’ preconcert chats Sept. 14-15: Liszt & Rachmaninoff.

With Diana Klinton, piano.

Nov. 2-3: Dance! Chabrier, Edwards & Ravel. With Adele Anthony, violin.

Nov. 23-24: Bach & Dvorák. With Jose Luis Gomez, guest conductor, and violinists Isabella Lippi and Eleanor Bartsch.

Jan. 10-12: Magnificent Mozart.

Andrew Grams, conductor and violinist; William Wolfram, piano.

Feb. 8-9: The Power of Fate: Verdi, Strauss & Wagner. Frank Rosenwein, oboe.

April 4-5: Debussy & Brahms.

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Squires, conductor.

Nov. 1: “Inside the Music” with Andrew Grams and the ESO. Featuring Ravel’s Mother Goose ballet.

Dec. 14-15: Deck the Halls Holiday Concert. Stephen Squires, conductor, with the Elgin Master Chorale.

Jan. 25: Abbey Road: A Tribute to the Beatles. Stephen Squires, conductor, with Jeans ’n Classics.

March 7: Mariachi! With Mariachi Acero.

April 3: “Inside the Music” with Andrew Grams and the ESO. Featuring Brahms’ Symphony No. 3.

May 2-3: Holst’s The Planets. With the Elgin Master Chorale.

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Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Elgin Area Chamber builds business, community

By Carol Gieske

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President/CEO, Elgin Area Chamber

The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is your go-to organization for 600-plus chamber member businesses and organizations in the Elgin area. Keep www.ElginChamber. com handy, and use it to find professional services, where to grab a bite to eat, shop for local products and build your network.

Chamber businesses support our economy, employ our residents and make this area a great place to live, work, enjoy and raise a family.

The Elgin Area Chamber is an award-winning, business-building organization that provides local companies the tools to grow and the connections to thrive. All chamber programs are designed to give small and large businesses the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills, to make those all-important business relationships and to make or save money.

Our partnership with our members, investors and volunteers works as we create, advance and promote

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economic growth in Elgin and South Elgin.

Dedicated to continuing to improve the quality of life in our thriving communities through our economic development and programs, the Elgin Area Chamber is one of only 3% of accredited chambers of commerce in the nation, and is hailed for our “sound policies, effective organizational

Elgin Area Chamber members celebrate the expansion of the Dream Hub last November with a ribbon-cutting event featuring the Dream Hub team and chamber ambassadors and staff. At left, the chamber publishes a community guide and business directory every year.

procedures and positive impact on the community.”

We have a proven record of assisting businesses of ALL sizes — from a budding entrepreneur to an established manufacturer.

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Elgin Area School District U-46

Educating today’s youth for tomorrow’s world

By Tony Sanders

CEO, Elgin Area School District U-46

COURTESY OF DISTRICT U-46

Tony Sanders, CEO of District U-46, with Ushma Shah, assistant superintendent for elementary schools, instruction and equity.

the Illinois Coalition for Educating At Risk Youth, and Damaryan Benton, a senior at Elgin High School, was named the 2019 Illinois Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Illinois.

Determined parents, staff and 26 students worked together to make the first U-46 girls lacrosse team a reality in 2018-19. South Elgin High School juniors T.J. Ramos and Tristan Cruz won gold for the United States as part of the U.S. National Junior Coed Cheerleading Team.

U-46 staff made notable achievements, as well.

The YWCA of Elgin named Ushma Shah, the district’s assistant superintendent for elementary schools instruction & equity, its 2019 Education Leader for demonstrating a student-focused commitment to excellent and equitable instruction.

Ronald Raglin, U-46 assistant superintendent of educational support programs and alignment, was awarded the 2019 Dr. King Humanitarian Award by the city of Elgin.

Karen Osborne, a social worker at Fox Meadow Elementary in South Elgin, was named the Student Support Personnel of the Year by the Kane County Regional Office of Education.

Planetarium teacher Peggy Hernandez was named a Fellow of the Great Lakes Planetarium Association.

April Wells, the gifted coordinator for the district, was one of two national recipients of the Gifted Coordinator

Award from the National Association for Gifted Children.

Eighth-graders from all eight middle schools were the first to explore curriculum and future career options in a larger exhibit space of the Sears Centre where more than 85 businesses and organizations convened to showcase the connection between education and future careers.

Elgin High School celebrated its 150th anniversary throughout the school year but had an all-class reunion in April at both the current and former EHS locations, drawing hundreds of alumni to tour their old stamping grounds and share their memories.

A record-high 40 seniors were awarded a $1,000 Superintendent’s Scholarship for first-generation, college-bound students. Three students were National Merit finalists.

And 46 graduates ranked among the top 2% of their graduating class within the five high schools. These students will attend top universities — including Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, University of Southern California, Purdue University, Notre Dame and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

With an award-winning Dual Language Program, sought after academies and partnerships with community groups across the Northwest suburbs, U-46 is a historic district that is educating today’s youth for tomorrow’s world.

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COURTESY OF DISTRICT U-46

Hilltop Elementary students appear before the Elgin City Council after raising $1,000 for Food for Greater Elgin.

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The Larkin High School graduation at the Sears Centre on Saturday, May 25.

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When first describing school district U-46, it’s easy to first start with the numbers.

As the second-largest district in Illinois, U-46 educates nearly 39,000 students each year at 57 sites spread across 90 square miles in three counties. Our sites include elementary, middle and high schools but also centers dedicated to early learners and alternative education.

You could also start with the history.

Elgin was the first city in Illinois to take advantage of legislation in the early 1850s allowing the use of local taxes to fund free public schools.

About 20 years later, the school system became its own independent body, taking on the name Union School District No. 1 — and later when the numbering system was changed, Union School District 46.

But for a true look at the impact U-46 has on the communities it serves, you should start with the success stories that radiate outward

from every school in the district.

For the 2018-19 school year, those stories include the 44 students who graduated high school already having 626 college credits through the Dual Credit Program with Elgin Community College; the 166 seniors who received the state of Illinois Seal of Biliteracy indicating their proficiency in a language other than English; and the elementary, middle and high school students who earned first place at the state level in everything from precision manufacturing and journalism competitions to the Illinois Science Olympiad.

U-46 was honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Students from Larkin High School and South Elgin High School were selected to present plays at the 2019 Illinois High School Theatre Festival at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Streamwood High School Theater Director Hector Hernandez worked backstage on the production of “In the Heights” at the festival while seniors Naomi Latta of Bartlett High School and Andrea Michel of South Elgin High School both appeared on stage.

Students from Hilltop Elementary in Elgin appeared before the Elgin City Council after they donated $1,000 to Food for Greater Elgin, and students at Lincoln Elementary in Hoffman Estates were showcased in a documentary on PBS about playbased kindergarten.

Edwin Vargas, a senior at U-46’s DREAM Academy, received the Outstanding Student Award from

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R. Lorece Smith of Elgin strolls along South Grove Avenue as the Elgin Farmers Market opened June 7 for another summer season.

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Farmers market expects even better 2019 after successful 2018 revamp

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More than 5,000 people attended the revamped Elgin farmers market in 2018, about a 25 percent higher turnout than the year before — and the 2019 farmers market is expected to be even more appealing with more entertainment and chef demonstrations, according to the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin.

The new farmers market location

on South Grove Avenue, with Friday afternoon hours, got positive feedback, said Jennifer Fukala, the agency’s executive director. A survey showed 59 percent of market-goers did other things downtown, such as frequenting bars and restaurants, and visiting businesses and parks.

This year’s market started June 7 and will go through Oct. 4. While each week will have the expected fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade treats and other vendors, each week will have a particular theme.

Downtown Elgin Farmers Market schedule June 14: Pollinator Day June 21: Music Day June 28: Kids Day July 5: Go Green Day July 12: Dog Days of Summer July 19: Arts & Crafts Day July 26: Elgin Bike Day Aug. 2: Farmers Market Celebration Day Aug. 9: Book Lover’s Day Aug. 6: Back to School Day Aug. 23: Yoga Day

Aug. 30: Local History Day Sept. 9: Healthy Eating Day Sept. 13: Fringe Day Sept. 20: Hispanic Heritage Day Sept. 27: Health and Fitness Day Oct. 4: Think Pink Day

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Nurturing potential, promoting healthy living Our mission We are committed to developing the spirit, mind and body of all, regardless of financial ability — in a positive, healthy, Christian environment through quality leadership, programs, services and facilities.

By Dave Burisek

Executive Director, Taylor Family YMCA

Our cause We are a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids,

COURTESY OF YMCA

Nurturing children, and giving them new experiences, is a big part of what the YMCA does.

promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

We believe lasting personal and social change can only come about

when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. That’s why, “Strengthening communities is our cause!”

Our impact The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.

Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

The impact is felt in the numbers.

Not only is overall membership in the Y up, in the 2017-18 fiscal year the Y taught swim lessons to 570 people, and 230 kids were enrolled monthly in after-school day care.

Dance classes had 148 students, one of many programs where the enrollment continues to go up.

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The Taylor Family YMCA in Elgin has offered programs and services for more than 130 years — to provide adults, children and families the opportunity to strengthen their spirit, mind and body.

We continue to work hard each day to fulfill our commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

At the YMCA, our most important goal is to enrich the lives of children and families in our community — one child at a time, one family at a time. As such, the Y offers programs in aquatics, fitness, sports, martial arts and dance, as well as before- and after-school child-care programs, summer camps and a year-round resident camp.

Cherished Place Adult Day Club provides a safe and engaging social environment for individuals who may need some medical assistance or memory support services while providing an opportunity for caregivers to take a much-needed break. Safe transportation is provided for all activities and programs.

Find out more about the flexible care options Cherished Place has to offer! Call (847) 586-5767.

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Saturday main stage: Elgin Idol competition, noon; Bishop Super Band, Idol competition, noon;Sealed Bishopwith Super Band, 1:30 p.m.; Rise, 3 p.m.; a Kiss, p.m.; Rise, 3 p.m.; with a Kiss, 51:30 p.m.; Tynan, 7 p.m.; 7thSealed heaven, 9 p.m.

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Sunday main stage: SM6, Tony Ocean, mainBrotherz, stage: SM6, noon; Tony Ocean, 1Sunday p.m.; Funk 3 p.m.; Mana Tribute, 1 p.m.; Funk 3 p.m.; Manahours: Tribute, Revolucion deBrotherz, Amor, 5 p.m.

Festival 5-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; Revolucion de Amor, 5 p.m. Festival hours: 11 a.m.-7 Sunday.

Admission (active 5-11 p.m. p.m.

Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.$5 Saturday; miliary, police, are free).

Under 10 11 a.m.-7 p.m.fire Sunday.

Admission $5with (active paying in part miliary,adults police,are firefree. are Proceeds free). Under 10 with benefit Girls Club, Ecker Center paying Elgin adultsBoys are & free.

Proceeds in part and Marklund. elginribfest.com. benefit Elgin Boys & Girls Club, Ecker Center and Elgin Marklund.

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Kahuna: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June Blackhawk South Elgin15, Tuna Kahuna:Park, 9-111479 a.m.BlackSaturhawk Circle, Elgin. Register for 24th day, June 15,South Blackhawk Park, 1479 Blackannual fishingSouth derbyElgin. at 8 a.m.

Openfor to ages hawk Circle, Register 24th 15 and younger.

Participants must bring their annual fishing derby at 8 a.m.

Open to ages own fishing equipment and bemust accompanied 15 and younger.

Participants bring their by anfishing adult. Free. southelgin.com. own equipment and be accompanied Father’s Day Trolley Rides: 11 a.m.-5 by an adult.

Free. southelgin.com. p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Fox11River Trolley Father’s Day Trolley Rides: a.m.-5 Museum, 361 June S. La 16, Fox at St.,Fox South Elgin. p.m. Sunday, River Trolley Fathers, ride the Museum,stepdads 361 S. Laand Foxgrandfathers St., South Elgin. museum’s trolleys free with a paid child’s Fathers, stepdads and grandfathers ride the fare. General admission, $5 ($3 for 65-older; museum’s trolleys free with a paid child’s $2 for ages 3-11. Under 3 rides free). All-day fare. General admission, $5 ($3 for 65-older; passes $8. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org. $2 for ages 3-11. Under 3 rides free). All-day Anderson Animal Camp: passes $8.

(847)Shelter’s 697-4676Critter or foxtrolley.org.

Monday-Wednesday, June 17-19 at AnderAnderson Animal Shelter’s Critter Camp: son Animal Shelter, 1000 S. La Fox Road, Monday-Wednesday, Juneall17-19 AnderSouth Elgin. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. days.atAges son Animal Shelter, S. La Road, all 6-10.

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Featuring kids activities and programs. up fruits, vegetables, Pick Pick up fruits, vegetables, eggs,eggs, fresh fresh fish fish and meat, honey and more. and meat, honey and more.

OtherOther itemsitems also also willavailable be available to including buy, including handmade will be to buy, handmade crafts, pet products and body care items. crafts, pet products and body care items.

Dorothy’s Dancing Unlimited Recital: Dorothy’s Dancing Unlimited Recital: Saturday & Sunday, at Hemmens Saturday & Sunday, JuneJune 29-3029-30 at Hemmens Cultural Center, 150 Dexter Cultural Center, 150 Dexter Court,Court, Elgin.Elgin.

Performances at 2 p.m.

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Vietnam veterans memorial in West Dundee.

Vietnam veterans memorial replica and mobile education center; a half-a halfreplica and mobile education center; in Festival Park, 132 in Festival Park,S.1 scalescale replica of theofVietnam Veterans Memoreplica the Vietnam Veterans Memo- July 11: “Lego Movie Mo 2” July 11: “Lego rial inrial Washington, D.C. Donations takentaken at at in Washington, D.C. Donations RalphRalph 2: Ralph BreaksBrt 2: Ralph wallthathealsdundee.com or byor mail 1314 wallthathealsdundee.com by to mail to 1314 “Jumanji: Welcome to t “Jumanji: Welcom Dancing BearBear Lane,Lane, Elgin,Elgin, IL 60120.

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“Angels in the in Outfield” “Angels the Ou ElginElgin Fourth of July Parade: 9 a.m.9 Thursday, Into the Spide Fourth of July Parade: a.m. Thursday, der-Man: der-Man: Into the July July 4. The annual parade stepssteps off off mentsments and popcorn ava 4. 23rd The 23rd annual parade and popco fromfrom SladeSlade and Douglas and ends at Douglas theoE and Douglas and ends at Douglas Take train Takerides train on rides and Highland in Elgin.

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Game!” celebrating American sports; aboutabout Elgin Farmers Market/D D AD I LAYI LH RA TO Game!” celebrating American sports; YE H EL RD A LFDI LFEI LPEH O PH OTO Elgin Farmers Mar two hours long.long.

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Patty Cruz of Elgin pours a drink at a previous year’s Elgin Craft Beer Fest. two hours www.cityofelgin.org.

Friday,Friday, July 12, on12, Sout Patty Cruz of Elgin pours a drink at a previous year’s Elgin Craft Beer Fest.

July on South Elgin Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. tween DuPage Court an South Elgin Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. tween DuPage Co Thursday, July 4, steps off from West Spring Customers welcome to Thursday, July 4, steps off from West Spring Customers welco Street and Wedgewood Drive.Drive.

With marching the to market.

Pick $20.

To skip the the rideride but but hit the after-party animal Hands-on time with shelter Street and Wedgewood With marching pup topup the marke $20.

To skip hit the after-party animalwelfare. welfare.

Hands-on time with shelter bands, dancers, veterans, police, fire and bles, eggs, fresh fish an at Gifford’s Kitchen in Elgin, $20. www. animals. $180 per session. Other sessions bands, dancers, veterans, police, fire and bles, eggs, fresh at Gifford’s Kitchen in Elgin, $20. www. animals. $180 per session. Other sessions local organizations. Spring Street will be products and more. Als andersonanimalshelter.org. are June 24-26, July 8-10 and July 15-17. local organizations. Spring Street will be products and mo andersonanimalshelter.org. are June 24-26, July 8-10 and July 15-17. closed at 8 a.m. www.southelgin.com. and body care items. www.andersonanimalshelter.org/camp.

Congregation Kneseth Israel/Elgin Police closed at 8 a.m. www.southelgin.com. and body care ite www.andersonanimalshelter.org/camp.

Congregation Kneseth Israel/Elgin Police Drop-In Small Wonders: 4:15-6:15 p.m.

Cartoon Cavalcade/A Ce Department Community Festival: 1-4 p.m.

Elgin Area Chamber orientation: 8-9:15 a.m.

Drop-In Small Wonders: 4:15-6:15 p.m.

Cartoon Cavalcade Department Community Festival: 1-4 p.m.

Elgin Area Chamber orientation: 8-9:15 a.m.

Friday, July 5, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Things Toony: July 12Sunday, June 23 at Congregation Kneseth on Tuesday, June 18 at chamber office, 31 S. Friday, July 5, atProfessional Side Street artist-edStudio Arts, 15 Things Toony: Ju Sunday, June 23St., at Congregation Kneseth on Tuesday, chamber office, 31 S. Ziegler Court, Elgin.

ArtSpace Lofts, 51 S. Sp Israel, 330 Division Elgin. Free, all-ages Grove Ave. ForJune new 18 andatexisting members.

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by June 14. mornings drinks to buy.

50/50 raffle support the soft www.elginchamber.com; (847) 741-5660.

First Fridays Improv: 8-10 p.m. Friday, July 5 free Saturday mo drinks to Department. buy. 50/50 raffle will support the www.elginchamber.com; (847) 741-5660.

Elgin Police www.ckielgin.org.

First Fridays Improv: 8-10 p.m.

Friday, July 5 at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony ‘Seussical’: July 12-14 a Literacy in Motion 2019: June 18-20 at Elgin Police Department. www.ckielgin.org.

Hemmens Culturalimprovisers Center, 45 Symphony ‘Seussical’: July 12 Literacy in Motion1151 2019: at Way,atElgin.

GreenRoom’s take mens Cultural Center, 1 Fun at Lords Park Zoo: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

N. June State 18-20 St. Literary Judson University, Way, Elgin.

GreenRoom’s improvisers take Cultural 1151 N. State St. Literary Fun at Lords Park Zoo: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Judson University, audience suggestions and true-life audience Elgin. mens Showtimes areCe 7 Tuesday, June 25. Children listen to a story conference featuring Debbie Miller, Jeffrey audience suggestions and true-life audience Elgin.

Showtimes conference featuring Debbie Miller, Jeffrey Tuesday, June 25.

Children listen to a story stories and turn them into theater pieces. and Saturdays, and 3 p. as the storyteller draws. Free.

Wilheim, Bob Shea, Pam Munoz Ryan and and turn them into theater pieces.

Saturdays, an Wilheim, Bob Shea, Pam Munoz Ryan and as the storyteller draws. Free. $15;stories www.cityofelgin.org. ticketsand at www.cityofel Gravity Goldberg. $265-$330. www.judsonu.

Elgin Concerts in the Park/Blues Heart: 7 $15; www.cityofelgin.org. tickets at www.c Gravity Goldberg. $265-$330. www.judsonu. edu/literacyinmotion.

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25, at Bring Wing chairs, Park BandBand: p.m. Tuesday, JulyPark/Illinois 9, at Wing Park 12 at Spartan Wings’ AuditoriuS shell, 1000 Wing Park, Elgin Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Band: 1000 7 p.m.Wing Tuesday, at Wing Park 12original at Spartan Aud Elgin Park: p.m.2,Tuesdays, shell, 1000 Park, Elgin. chairs, Bandshell, Park, July Elgin.9,Bring pus. An opera f blankets.

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June is the classic band Voices. at cityofelgin.org. local nonprofits. Complete concert schedule (847) Elgin.

622-0300. $10. Good Bring blankets.

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Farmers Market/Kids Day: 3-7 p.m. at cityofelgin.org. sold by chairs, local nonprofits. concert 622-0300.

Bring blankets.Complete Free; concessions Elgin Movies in the Park: Thursdays, July Antique(847) and Vintage Car Friday, June 28, on South GroveDay: Avenue Elgin Farmers Market/Kids 3-7 p.m. schedule at cityofelgin.org. sold by local nonprofits. Complete concert 11,Elgin 18 and 25, and 6 and 13, p.m.Antique Sunday,and JulyVinta 14, a between Court and Fulton Movies in Tuesdays, the Park:Aug. Thursdays, July Friday,DuPage June 28, on South GroveStreet, Avenue schedule at cityofelgin.org.

Going Dutch Festival: Friday-Sunday, June 11, 18 and 25, and Tuesdays, Aug. 6 and 13, p.m. Sunday, July between DuPage Court and Fulton Street, 21-23 Dutch at various locations in downtownJune Elgin Going Festival: Friday-Sunday, including Street Studio Arts, Imago Elgin 21-23 atSide various locations in downtown Studios andSide Martini Room.

TheArts, ninthImago annual including Street Studio celebration of the female voice in ninth dance,annual Studios and Martini Room.

The music, theaterofand visualvoice arts.inEvent celebration thethe female dance, will feature 35 artists andvisual companies. $10. music, theater and the arts. Event Hours: TBD. sidestreetstudioarts.org. will feature 35 artists and companies. $10.

Hours: TBD.Market/Music sidestreetstudioarts.org.

Elgin Farmers Day: 3-7 p.m.

Friday,Farmers June 21,Market/Music on South GroveDay: Avenue Elgin 3-7 p.m. between DuPage and Fulton Street.

Friday, June 21,Court on South Grove Avenue Featuring Dave’sCourt Bluesand Heart Band. betweenthe DuPage Fulton Street.

Pick up fruits, eggs, fresh fish Featuring thevegetables, Dave’s Blues Heart Band. and meat, honey and more; also handmade Pick up fruits, vegetables, eggs, fresh fish crafts, pet products and body care items. and meat, honey and more; also handmade Ridecrafts, 4 Animals: 10 a.m.-4 pet products andp.m. bodySunday, care items.

June 23, starting at Pet Supplies Plus, 180 Ride 4 Animals: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday, N. Randall Road, North Aurora. Fundraiser 23, starting Pet Supplies 180 forJune Anderson AnimalatShelter in SouthPlus, Elgin, N. Randall Road, Aurora.

Fundraiser event is a poker runNorth format with five stops, for Anderson Animal Shelter Southa Elgin, each one featuring a poker cardindraw, event isand a poker run time format with five stops, photo-op snuggle with adoptable each one a pokerfood, cardbeverages, draw, a puppies andfeaturing other animals; The award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra will be back in September with a full lineup of class photo-op and snuggle time with adoptable etc.

Biker registration, $40; additional rider puppies and other animals; food, beverages, The award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra will be back in September with a full lineup of c etc. Biker registration, $40; additional rider

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Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin.

Antique carscars on on Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin.

Antique display in theinmuseum parking lot. Museum display the museum parking lot. Museum will be open for tours.

Free;Free; donations will be open for tours. donations welcome.

FoodFood and drinks available for for welcome. and drinks available purchase. www.elginhistory.org. purchase. www.elginhistory.org.

KaneKane County Fair:Fair: July July 17-21 at theatKane County 17-21 the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

Carnival rides,rides, grandstand St. Charles.

Carnival grandstand entertainment, demolition derby, car show, entertainment, demolition derby, car show, bull riding, monster tasting, bull riding, monster trucktruck show,show, winewine tasting, 4-H exhibits, Bengal racing 4-H exhibits, Bengal tigertiger show,show, racing Hours: Wednesday pigs, pigs, more.more.

Hours: 3-113-11 p.m. p.m.

Wednesday & & D EF P I LHEO PTH DR AF LI L OO T O Thursday; Thursday; noon-11 Friday & Saturday; noon-11 p.m. p.m.

Friday & Saturday; ontpaint noon-10 Sunday.

Admission: noon-10 p.m. p.m.

Sunday.

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Elgin Express.

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Awards for Restored, Modified ton Street, Elgin. on the Elgin Express. Free. www.cityofelgin.

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Aug. 6 inTonight’s Festival film: Park,“Angels 132 S. Grove or Survivor.

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Unique themed awards presented at 2 p.m. uits, vegetaRefreshments and popcorn to buy. $20 entry fee.

Brunch/lunch specials for nd meat, honey, pet Summer Chamber Music Camp: July 22-26 Refreshments and popcorn available buy. $20 entry fee.

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9 www.cityofelgin.org. water (Full-service bar also) Entertainment at Fridays Hemmens Cultural8-10 Center, Symphony a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day. For string players, www.cityofelgin.org. water bar also) atWay. Hemmens Cultural 45 Symphony a.m.-5:30 p.m. each ForYouth stringSymphony players, Orby (Full-service 101.5-FM Crusin’ MusicEntertainment Radio. Info: Rudy Improvisers takeCenter, audience suggestions sponsored by theday.

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Friday, July and listening workshops. $550. www.eyso. fundraiser with music$40; and VIP beerearly and entrance food p.m.shell, Tuesday, at Wing BandElgin Fringe Festival: Sept.

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Free;Park, concessions soldchairs, by local ZeiglerisCourt, Elgin.

Fringe Festival Art Labs Elgin Concerts in the Park/Return2Soul: 7 from noon-1 p.m. for $60. Designated driver blankets.

Free; Complete concessions sold schedule by local at Zeigler Court, Elgin.

Fringe dball Labs care- Elgin Concerts on performing arts but alsoFestival includesfocuses film, tickets, $15. elgincraftbeerfest.com. nonprofits. concert backArt to those in theJuly Park/Return2Soul: 7 p.m. Tuesday, 23, at Wing Park Bandon performing but Performances also includes film, tickets, $15. elgincraftbeerfest.com. nonprofits.

Complete concert schedule at carevisual arts andarts music. take cityofelgin.org. stoofthose your childhood. p.m. Tuesday, July 23,Park, at Wing Park Bandshell, 1000 Wing Elgin.

Bring chairs, Family Fun & Picnic: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. visual arts and music.

Performances take cityofelgin.org. our childhood. place in downtown areas in cafes, theaters, shell,blankets.

1000 Wing Park, Elgin. Bring chairs, Family Fun Picnic: p.m.Museum Saturday, Aug. Free; concessions sold by local 10 at the&Fox River1-4 Trolley and Jon and 19-21 at Hemplace in downtown areas in cafes, theaters, storefronts and a variety of other locations. blankets.

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Historic Elgin House Tour: Sept. 7-8, starting carincludes was a vital partride of American $10 trolley and lunch.life.

Reserve nlgin.org.

Sundays. $20; Elgin Movies in25 theinPark: At Park, dusk,132 on ThursFestival S. Grove day, July Drop-In Small Wonders: 4:15-6:15 p.m. at Church the Brethren, 783 Highland Historic ElginofHouse Tour: Sept.

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Tonight’s film: “Jumanji: Welcome Park, 132 S. Grove day, July 25 in Festival E!: 7 p.m. Friday, July Friday, Aug. 2, at Side4:15-6:15 Street Studio Drop-In Small Wonders: p.m.Arts, 15 Elgin. multiple homes in two days. atAve., Church ofTour the Brethren, 783 Highland (847) 742-4248. andMuseum, prepay by Aug. 2 with the Elgin History the Jungle.” and popcorn Ave., to Elgin.

Tonight’sRefreshments film: “Jumanji: Welcome um, the ECC .m. on Friday, JulycamZiegler Elgin.Street Professional artist-edFriday, Aug.Court, 2, at Side Studio Arts, 15 Learn the history behind homes the home and days. why Ave., Elgin.

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Learn history behind the home and why Express.

Free. www.cityofelgin.org.

Park, 10 N. Water St., South Elgin.

Music, car available to buy.

Take train rides on the Elgin based nonprofit Riverfest Express: Aug. 16-18 at Panton Mill Hamilton Wings, in arts activities for ages 4-12. $5 donation. ucators lead creative visual and performing TBA. from the house docents. isDetails was chosen show, rides, entertainment, ages.

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Park, 10 carnival, N. Water trolley St., South Elgin.

Music, car nonprofit Corvette SharkFest 2019 Car Show: 10:15 arts activities ages 4-12. donation.

Details TBA. First Fridaysfor Improv: 8-10$5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2 A History of Elgin Women Educators: Noon-1 fireworks, arts & crafts show and small show, carnival, trolley rides, entertainment, Box office, a.m.-2:15 p.m.2019 Sunday, 28 at10:15 Giffords Corvette SharkFest CarJuly Show: at Hemmens Cultural 45 Symphony First Fridays Improv: 8-10Center, p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 p.m. Thursday, 12 atEducators: the Elgin History businessarts expo.

Hours:show 5-11:30 Friday; A History of ElginSept.

Women Noon-1 fireworks, & crafts andp.m. small Pub &p.m.

Social Club, 2300 Bushwood Drive, r Show: 10 a.m.-3 a.m.-2:15 Sunday, July 28 at Giffords Way, Elgin.

GreenRoom’s improvisers take Museum, 360 Park deat Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony 1-11:30expo. p.m. Hours: Saturday; noon-9 p.m.

Sunday. p.m.

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The World of Faeries Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. p.m.; carbusiness show is 10:30 a.m.-4 Free teachers who madethe significant contributions show and expo from 11p.m. a.m.-5 Saturday, Aug. 3; Festival: 10 a.m.-5 10 p.m.

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45 Saturday, 3; 10Park, a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, admission. www.southelgin.com.

Elgin Movies in the Park: At dusk, on ESO14-15 presents and Rachmaninoff: Elgin.Park, Music, shopping and 31, family Symphony Rachmaninoff Aug.South 4, at Vasa 35W217 Route Aug. in Festival Park, 14-15 at TheWay. Hemmens CulturalSymphony Center, 45 ElginThursday, Movies in the13Park: At dusk, on132 S. activities. $15; $8 seniors, 65 and older; free No. 3 (firstWay. movement) and Rhapsody on a South Elgin. Music, shopping and family Grove Ave., Symphony Rachmaninoff Symphony Thursday, Aug.Elgin.

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Take train Theme of Paganini; Liszt’s Into the Spider-Verse.” Refreshments and urday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$85.

Art and Soul on the Fox: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. tickets. www.theworldoffaeries.com. rides on the Elgin Express. Free. www.

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Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 3-4, at Riverside cityofelgin.org. urday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$85.

Art and Soul on the Fox: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. rides on the Elgin Express. Free. www.

Drive Promenade and Elgin ArtsSpace Elgin Short Film Festival: Sept. 21 at The www.elginsymphony.org.

Trolley Fest at South Elgin Riverfest: 11 Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 3-4, at Riverside cityofelgin.org. gallery, Elgin. Art in a variety of media, plus Hemmens Cultural Center. ESFF will accept a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 17-18, Drive Promenade and Elgin Elgin Short Festival: Sept.

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Art in a variety of media, plus Hemmens Cultural Center. ESFF will accept food trucks, wine tent. Free admission. a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 17-18, rating.

Prizes for filmmakers up to $1,000.

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St., South Elgin.

Vintage trolleys and trains Harley Fest of Illinois: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Fares: $5; $3 for 65 and older; $2 for 3-11; elginartandsoul.com.

Tickets to the film screening are $10 at runfree in conjunction South Elgin$8.Riverfest.

Saturday, Aug. 10, at Vasa Park, off Route 31 Bluff City Cemetery Walk: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for 2-under. with All-day passes (847) www.hemmens.org.

HarleyinFest of Illinois: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Fares: $5; $3orforfoxtrolley.org.

65 and older; $2 for 3-11; South Elgin. Motorcycles, vendors, bands, Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Bluff City Cemetery, 697-4676 Saturday, Aug. 10, at Vasa Park, off Route 31 Bluff City Cemetery Walk: Elgin.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. free for 2-under. All-day passes $8. (847) food, drinks and more. Raffle tickets, $20, to 945 Bluff City Boulevard, 90-minute Elgin Hay or Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. in South vendors, bands,at Sunday, Sept.through 22 at the CityBluff Cemetery, win aElgin.

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Raffle tickets, $20, to 945 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin.

90-minute Fox River Harley-Davidson. Free admission.

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Elgin History Museum

Old Main is alive with the stories that built Elgin

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Submitted by the Elgin History Museum

The story starts with Old Main. The stately Greek Revival-style 1856 building was the first major success of the Elgin preservation movement. The Elgin Area Historical Society led an effort to save the building and turn it over to city ownership, with the historical society as the tenant and museum operator.

Fundraising began with the Bicentennial Celebration in 1976. Through ups and downs, including a fire in 1978, rehabilitation work continued. It was truly a community effort, with the city of Elgin, many organizations and individuals contributing financial support, in-kind donations and volunteer labor.

The restoration of Old Main as the Elgin History Museum is an excellent example of a public-private partnership for historic preservation. In 1976, Old Main was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. By 1981 the exterior was finished. The first floor opened as a museum in 1987. The second floor opened in 1991, and the third was completed in 1993.

The museum is much more than a

The beautiful Old Main building that houses the historical society is shown at sunset.

COURTESY OF THE ELGIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

building full of exhibits; it is an education center and gathering place of knowledge. Volunteers and professional staff work to preserve Elgin’s heritage.

a full-service law firm dedicated to serving its clients with dignity and compassion.

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• Credible Fear Reviews and more.

The museum has been working to restore the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House at 302 W. Chicago St. — one of the oldest cobblestone buildings in Elgin. The Kimballs were one of the founding families of Elgin. The goal is to create a community space that will become an asset to the neighborhood and preserve this unique structure for generations to come.

Preservation is key

Estate Planning and Business Services Available.

Mon-Thur 9:00am-5:00pm Fri-Sat By appointment Sunday Closed

Visitors can explore Elgin’s development through two floors of interactive exhibits. You can almost hear the watch ticking at the Elgin National Watch Co., get behind the wheel of an Elgin Road Race car, feel the beat of the Hiawatha Pageant, view products “Made in Elgin” and show your school spirit at our latest temporary exhibit on Elgin High School’s 150th anniversary.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to work at the Elgin National Watch Co.? The museum’s Watch Your Pocket educational program teaches students work conditions, assembly line and mass production concepts as they assemble prototype pocket watches. They even get a “paycheck” at the end!

We offer dozens more educational programs for kids that offer hands-on components and are tailored to be developmentally appropriate for groups of all ages and learning styles.

The programs are designed with state learning standards in mind.

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Se Habla espanol Languages Spoken: Pushto, Urdu, Hindi and Spanish

2400 Big Timber Rd Suite 200 Elgin, IL 60124

The Elgin History Museum has a vast archive related to Elgin’s past with documents, artifacts, works of art and more than 125,000 images and negatives. The research library serves visitors who have scholarly pursuits, as well as those with genealogy questions or an interest in the history of homes and commercial buildings in town.

Have a good time!

The museum participates in and holds many events throughout the year, and there are some signature events coming up. Once a month, the museum hosts a speaker for our Brown Bag Lunch series — bring your lunch to the Museum and hear an expert speak — the topics are exciting and different each month. July 14 is the annual Classic Car Show where vintage cars are parked on the front lawn and end up spilling onto Park Street! There will be a live band, food for purchase and entry to the show and museum are free (donations accepted). On Sept. 22, we have the 32nd annual Cemetery Walk at Bluff City Cemetery. Actors in period costume will tell the story of famous Elginites buried at the beautiful Bluff City Cemetery.

• The Elgin History Museum is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday at 360 Park St. in the east side Elgin Historic District. Admission $3 ($1 for students; no charge for society members. Sign up for the mailing list on the museum website, elginhistory.org. You can also join in on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Centro de Información

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As our Hispanic population grows, Centro is here

By Jaime D. Garcia Centro de Informacion

COURTESY OF CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN

Elgin Mayor David Kaptain, the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and community members celebrate with Centro de Información last year when the agency moved to a new location on the campus of Presence St. Joseph Hospital.

Immigrant and Refugee Rights, the Chicago Community Trust and other state and local organizations.

Centro is accredited by the Department of Justice to provide immigration services.

Twenty-six years ago, as the Hispanic population of this area and the demand for Centro’s bilingual, bicultural services increased correspondingly, Centro opened a satellite office in Hanover Park. Fifteen years ago, Centro began offering

services in Carpentersville, too.

Altogether, the agency served just under 13,000 clients last year among the three locations.

In the last five years, Centro has helped more than 890 people become naturalized citizens of the U.S., more than 3,000 people have received job assistance and more than 20,000 people have received food from the emergency food pantry.

Visit centrodeinformacion.org or our Facebook page at @CentroinElgin.

Taylor Family YMCA

50 N McLean Blvd

Elgin, IL 60123 847.888.7410

Visit on-line today! www.taylorymca.org

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BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES!

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Centro de Información was founded in 1972 in Elgin to help address the needs of a growing Spanish-speaking community.

According to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey of 2015, the Hispanic population of this area has risen to 45% in Elgin, 37% in Hanover Park and 53% in Carpentersville.

Immigrant families, regardless of education and income, often come with little facility with English and little knowledge of American culture, expectations and laws.

Started as a mission by a group of Elgin churches with only volunteers and a desire to help a growing group of people, Centro has been a place for people to whom language and culture present barriers to build the skills necessary to participate fully in our community.

A nonprofit social service agency, Centro carries out its mission through bilingual information, advocacy, referrals, emergency food, life-skills seminars, legal clinics, parenting-skills

training, immigration and naturalization services, and programs for at-risk families.

After 47 years in existence, Centro has adapted programs depending on the needs of the community. Centro’s core services remain constant yet everchanging with the changing world around us.

Basic information continues to be vital for families, such as where to register their children for school, where to get their child immunized, where to pay taxes, how to register to vote — the list goes on.

Providing advocacy to residents in the area of legal services — with the initiation of free legal clinics for labor rights, housing rights, Social Security, civic and domestic matters, and other issues — builds on immigrants’ need to know and understand.

Centro collaborates with the private and public sectors to maximize resources for providing its bilingual, bicultural outreach services.

Centro de Información is a community-based organization. It is affiliated with the United Way NorthNorthwest, the Illinois Coalition for

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Boys & Girls Club of Elgin

We’re a great place to belong

By Cathy Russell

ELGIN RESIDENTS’ GUIDE

Boys & Girls Club of Elgin

The Boys & Girls Club of Elgin is a pillar of the Elgin community.

Since 1993, it has been a premier youth-serving organization that has continued to flourish to 2019 and beyond.

Our home at 355 Dundee Ave. is now and always has been a safe haven, and serves as a home away from home where young people ages 6-18 can develop and thrive.

Young people at the Elgin Boys & Girls Club are involved in programs and activities that foster health, happiness and responsibility, giving them the vision of a safer, healthier and more productive life.

The staff and volunteers are a spectacular bunch who inspire and nurture each and every club member to reach their highest potential. They are helpful, fun-loving and genuinely care about building great futures, by creating a place for young people where they can feel safe to build the skill and confidence needed to reach

DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO

A sign made by a young child hangs at the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin.

COURTESY OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELGIN, 2016

In their community garden, children of the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin plant seeds, water and weed the plot through the summer.

their potential.

There are three key areas the club focuses on: healthy living, character and citizenship, and academic success.

Strong leadership radiates out from the core. Most important, our young people, staff, board and volunteers share those qualities. The Boys & Girls Club of Elgin is a great place to belong.

DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO, 2014

Children work on making a miniature wind turbine at the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin. Siemens USA brought their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program to the club and gave third- and fourth-graders the opportunity to build models as they learned about clean energy and possible careers in technology.

Get started today

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CheCk out our monthly membership speCials

For more info., visit www.centreofelgin.org, call (847) 531 7025 or email

Hernandez_e@cityofelgin.org.

Se Habla Español

Elgin

Skilled Nursing (Long & Short-Term Care) Hospice Care Respite Care RESTORE Therapy: Medicare Therapy Services • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy • RESTORE-to Home Therapy recommendations for residents who are returning home Social Services Green Tree Pharmacy Special Dietary Services - Restaurant Style, Salad Bar & Therapeutic Diets

Medicare & Medicaid Certified Home Health Referrals

Dedicated, Experienced Staff: No Agency Partner with Senior Services-Elgin (Support through donations, volunteers & instructors)

Community Services Podiatrist Ophthalmologist Dentist Clinical Psychologist Audiologist Restorative Program Walk-to-Dine Program Transportation Arrangements Engaging Activities Community Bingo Hair Salon/Barber Shop

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Five-Star Rated Skilled Nursing Facility

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Side Street Studio Arts

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City’s Battle of the Bands to heat up entire summer

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Submitted by Side Street Studio Arts

Serving Farm Fresh Milk House Ice Cream at our Lillian location this summer!

FRUITS & VEGETABLES available all summer

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PICKED FRESH DAILY We hope to have available by end of July!

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1175 Lillian Street 2 blocks east of McLean across from Ziegler’s Ace

847-888-4610

Local and regional musicians are playing their hearts out this summer for Side Street Studio Arts’ 2019 Battle of the Bands. And you are welcome to be a part of it.

The summerlong event is a celebration of local and regional musicians and artists. Sixteen bands started playing on May 31, and the contest will culminate with the Final Battle between two bands on Saturday, Aug. 3.

The winner will receive more than $2,000 in prizes as well as additional performance opportunities from SSSA throughout the year, and a top performance slot at the 2019 Elgin Fringe Festival. All events are open to all ages and have a $5 suggested donation at the door.

“The SSSA Battle of the Bands allows artists the freedom of expression in an inclusive and supportive environment, designed to enhance the local music and art scene,” said SSSA founder and Executive Director Tanner Melvin.

“Our goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for artists and families, as well as an open platform for the meshing of art and music. We have so many amazing musicians and artists in the area, and what this event does is help create new relationships as well as foster the vibrant arts scene in our community.”

Bands from all over the area share space, creativity and audiences during this summerlong, unjuried competition. In concert with the performances, four local artists — Adrian Mesino, Tom Martin, Chris Hoffer and Jess Rocha — will be designing one-of-a-kind battle posters for each round, which will be available for purchase during the events.

The event is sponsored by a variety of area businesses and organizations, including Fat Cat Custom Guitars and Repair, Rediscover Records, Kubo Sushi and Saki Lounge, Rookies, Lubeck Studios, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Intz-A-Palooza, Bravo Magazine, Mountain King Music Collective, Legit Dogs and Ice, Critters, Funky Rooster Tattoo & Art Gallery, Side Street Studio Arts and the Elgin Fringe Festival.

Side Street Studio Arts was founded in 2013 by Melvin and Erin Rehberg as an outlet for the artists of Elgin.

Side Street’s mission is to provide an inclusive space, run by artists, encouraging all aspects of the artistic process from creation to curation.

For more information on Battle of

COURTESY OF SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS

Come hear some of the area’s best bands this summer at the 2019 Battle of the Bands.

the Bands or any of SSSA’s programs, visit www.SideStreetStudioArts.org, call (847) 429-2276 or email info@ sidestreetstudioarts.org.

Battle schedule All performances start at 7 p.m. at SSSA, 15 Zeigler Court, Elgin.

Friday, June 14 — Round 1 Three Oh Go Pan and The Lost Boys Our Century In Pictures Saad Saturday, June 15 — Round 1 Westwood The Romantic Satire Whüzy Rushmore Bands that have already performed in Round 1: Thank you, I’m sorry Black Square New Nights Quiet Cove Billow FERN Camera Kids Harry and The Houdinis Quarterfinal battles Saturdays, June 29 & July 6 Semifinal battles Friday, July 20 & Saturday, July 27 Final battle Saturday, Aug. 3

Gail Borden Public Library

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Where imagination and transformation flourish history and contributions of Negro Leagues baseball as well as greats Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.

Players and teams will be highlighted with materials on loan from Michael Cheshier and Greg McGowan, as well as Stacy Moss-Paul of the Niles Public Library.

By Denise Raleigh Gail Borden Public Library

Get in the Game COURTESY OF THE GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Kids are swinging a big bat at the Cubs/Sox exhibit this summer.

Visitors to the exhibit also can try their hand at designing a baseball uniform, swing a giant baseball bat and sit in real stadium seats. There is also an enormous photo backdrop of both ballparks with local fans cheering on their favorite team.

Learn also about the Rockford Peaches, the all-women’s World War II era baseball team that inspired the 1992 movie “A League of Their Own.” Photos, patches, bats, cleats and other items are on loan from the Midway Village Museum in Rockford.

Visitors will also learn about the

The “Get in the Game: Read” summer reading program is in full swing. Families are invited to play games, meet sport mascots, make crafts and sign up for the 2019 program. Participants are eligible for a drawing for Great America tickets, thanks to a donation by KCT Credit Union. Those who complete the reading program will receive an allride pass for the Windy City Carnival on Sept. 27. Thanks to sponsors state Sen. Christina Castro and the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation.

Thank you Windy City Amusements Inc. and Butera Properties for the support.

Also watch for the Grand Slam Scavenger Hunt. From July 1-31, grab

• Main Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin; Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin; South Elgin Branch, 127 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin. Bookmobile: www.gailborden.info/bookmobile.

make any event

100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120 www.cityofelgin.org/ballroom email: banquets@cityofelgin.org Call (847) 531-7047 to schedule an appointment.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019

Weddings • Quinceañeras • Business Events • Birthday Parties • Any Occasion or Reception

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We thank everyone who has made the Gail Borden Public Library the Daily Herald’s “The Best of the Best Library for 2019” and the No. 1 “thing to do” on Elgin TripAdvisor.

This success starts with serving curious and caring people, supported by a staff that is fueled by the power of this community.

Cubs and Sox fans are hitting a home run this summer as the library hosts the “Sox vs. Cubs: The Chicago Civil Wars” exhibit now through Aug. 13 at the Main Library. Created by the Elmhurst History Museum, discover the history of the ballparks, epic Sox and Cubs players, the logos and uniforms, World Series victories, trivia challenges, baseball cards and other memorabilia.

Meet the clubs’ mascots in July.

“Clark,” the Cubs mascot, will visit from 3-3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, at the Main Library. On Wednesday, July 17, the White Sox mascot “Southpaw” will visit from 3-3:40 p.m.

a map from any library location and find the painted baseball banks at various locations around town to fill in the secret words. When you find 10, bring your map into any library location to receive a prize. Answer all the secret words for a chance to win the baseball-themed movies, books and more gift basket.

Gail Borden Public Library is where imagination and transformation flourish, fueled by the power of community. Gail Borden is a multiaward winning library, and one of its hallmarks is hosting world-class exhibits to amaze and educate.

The library brings diverse groups of people together around exhibits and dynamic programming in beautiful space. While here, people also discover their library cards can enhance their lives in an infinite number of ways. www.gailborden. info.

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Judson University

Shaping lives that shape the world

By Mary Dulabaum

ELGIN RESIDENTS’ GUIDE

Judson University

Students choose to attend Judson University for many reasons.

Rabella Giyo, Class of 2020 and from Hoffman Estates, came to Judson after finishing at a local community college.

“I wasn’t sure about Judson until I was given the opportunity to meet a professor from my major,” Rabella said. Now, Professor Leslie Kruser has become her mentor.

“She has helped me in reaching my goals, both professionally and academically,” Rabella added.

Since joining Judson, Rabella has helped start the Judson Accounting Club and has gotten an internship through the Mary T. Wylie Scholarship Program, which gives accounting majors networking opportunities with top accounting firms and provides helpful training tools for passing the CPA exam.

Judson University is a thriving Christian liberal-arts institution located conveniently at I-90 and State Road 31 in Elgin, on a pastoral campus framed

by Tyler Creek and the Fox River. This fully accredited institution offers more than 60 programs for undergraduate students and graduate programs for architecture, education in literacy, organizational leadership, business administration, human services, clinical mental health counseling and ministry in leadership, as well as a doctorate of education in literacy.

The university’s adult degree completion program provides associate’s and bachelor’s programs.

This spring the university focused on professional development by launching the nation’s first fully applied data science boot camp targeted to corporate education.

Judson’s Data Science Bootcamp has simultaneous parallel paths for business professionals, coders and math/stats professionals. Judson also launched a new Professional Certification Exam Preparation Program that provides a fast, sixweek prep course in the areas of Six Sigma (yellow, green, black belts), quality improvement, project management, production and

inventory management, and human resources. To learn more about both new programs, visit JudsonU.edu/ bootcamp/datascience and JudsonU. edu/certificateprep, respectively.

Students in Judson’s Division of Professional Studies can take classes at the Elgin campus, at a Rockford campus and online. Rockford students can also take advantage of the child care and Y memberships available through a partnership with the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. When Renee Luthe, class of ’16 and ’18, started her education in Judson’s Adult Program, she was just looking for an accelerated course of study to help advance her career and support her family. The result, she says, was transformational.

“I thought I was just walking into a degree … but really I was walking into academic, psychological, emotional and spiritual development, which is something that I didn’t realize until the end,” Luthe says. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human services in 2016 and a master’s in human service administration in December.

COURTESY OF JUDSON UNIVERSITY

Renee Luthe, who has both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Judson.

Judson’s programs have been key to the university’s recognition as among the top tier of regional colleges in the Midwest as noted by U.S. News and World Report; listed as a militaryfriendly institution; and named as a Christian College of Distinction in Illinois.

Additionally, students participate in many extracurricular activities, including nearly 21 organized sports competing in the NAIA and the CCAC. In 2019, Judson will begin its first football program.

With an academically challenging environment and encouraging spiritual community, Judson lives out its vision to “shape lives that shape the world.”

To learn more about Judson University, visit JudsonU.edu.

Grillin Out for SUMMER at Ream’s. every donation

helps a family build a decent and affordable home.

every purchase

creates the opportunity for a better life.

every volunteer

can help families build strength, stability and independence.

A Great Old-Fashioned Meat Market!

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The Habitat ReStore is a good deal for you, your community and the environment.

Every donation and purchase helps find Habitat’s mission.

ReStore accepts donations of building materials from individuals, manufacturers, contractors, retailers and distributors. We PickUp! 800 N. State., Elgin, IL 60123 Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM restoreelgin.org • 847-742-9905

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We recycle tVs

Material charges apply for tv/monitor recycling.

Please visit our website for details.

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Bring your tv or monitor into any one of our convenient locations and receive $5 off the recycling fees.

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gilberts recycling center 161 Center dr., gilberts, il

R2- Responsible Recycling is a set of guidelines and principles to ensure your end of life electronics are recycled in an environmentally friendly, safe and secure manner.

crystal lake recycling center 5114 terra Cotta ave., Crystal lake, il

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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DIVISION

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Buying all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous Metal. recycling your electronics safely and securely.

Elgin Community Crisis Center

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The world is on the move.

Pain shouldn’t stop you from keeping up.

COURTESY OF COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER INC.

ELGIN RESIDENTS’ GUIDE

The Elgin Community Crisis Center has been operating since 1975.

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By Lisa Winchel

Community Crisis Center Inc.

Community Crisis Center Inc. began in 1975 as a grass-roots effort to address the reality that women in crisis had few options available to improve their situation.

Our early organizers believed that providing safe shelter and support for these women and their children would allow each woman to overcome crisis, identify her strengths and needs and then move onto a healthier life free from violence and poverty.

Forty-four years later, we have grown into a professional social service organization that provides services to individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness and other life crises.

We have not forgotten our grassroots origins. We still believe in the power and ability of the individual to take steps and make decisions that will allow him or her to move out of crisis and toward self-sufficiency. Staff members and volunteers provide support, and connect the individual in crisis to resources appropriate to each situation.

During fiscal year 2018, our 73 employees provided 36,722 hours of service to 4,448 adults and 470 children; our Shelter Program provided 10,262 safe nights to 287 women and 296 children homeless because of domestic violence and/

During fiscal year 2018, our Shelter Program provided 10,262 safe nights to 287 women and 296 children homeless because of domestic violence and/or financial crisis.

Lisa Winchell, Community Crisis Center Inc.

or financial crisis; and case managers answered 10,953 calls for help.

Services include emergency shelter for up to 40 women and children; a 24-hour crisis, information and referral hotline; individual and group counseling; hospital, court and social services advocacy; financial assistance, including emergency food, diapers and help with rent and utilities; and an Abuse Interventional Program.

Except for the Abuse Intervention Program, all services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Our service area includes northern Kane and far Northwest suburban Cook counties; and portions of DuPage and McHenry counties.

Visit our website at www. crisiscenter.org for more information; a 24-hour crisis line is available at (847) 697-2380.

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