Archive for July, 2006

Lots of barnyard animals at the 138th Kane County Fair. Enjoy this wholesome American institution while it lasts. Eventually–and especially if Elgin’s Far West strategy stimulates growth along 47–Kane County may become like Cook County, agriculture will disappear and there will be no fair. Hopefully not in my lifetime…

July 4 fireworks at the Elgin Sports Complex. Thanks to EshelmanK.

South Elgin is considering whether to rename the park in the Thornwood neighborhood to reflect a slice of the village’s agricultural roots.
Apparently “The 10-acre Park in the Thornwood Subdivision� isn’t cutting it and officials say a new name should celebrate the history of the area, which is near the Corron Elementary School.
The village board this […]