Elgin Blogs

2010 Elgin Pub Crawl Returns on Saturday, September 25

Sep 3, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

The 2010 Elgin Pub Crawl takes place on Saturday, September 25th beginning at 8pm and spanning ten great venues in downtown Elgin.Participating venues are:The AfterSet158 Symphony Way847.608.7570Dougl...

Rediscover Downtown Elgin on September 11

Sep 3, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Saturday, September 11th is THE day to be in Downtown Elgin and the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin invites you to rediscover all the wonderful things downtown has to offer!Bring the whole ...

Your Gail Borden Public Library Card Has Superpowers!

Sep 1, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and your Gail Borden Public Library card has superpowers! Show it at participating businesses during September to receive a discount on merchandise or services....

Highland Avenue Streetscape Work Continues This Week

Aug 22, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Work continues the week of August 23 along the north side of E. Highland Avenue from Grove Court to Center Street.This work includes grading, framing and pouring new sidewalk and the concrete base for...

Lets Spice It Up! Spice Truck Returns to the Harvest Market

Aug 11, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

The Lets Spice It Up! Spice Truck pays a return visit to the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market this Thursday, August 12 from 10am-4pm at our temporary new location at the Old Gail Borden Parking Lot at th...

"First Thursday" Harvest Market Recipe - Grilled Pizza

Aug 9, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

At each and every "First Thursday" Harvest Market, Chef Virginia Lopez conducts a cooking demonstration sponsored by Ziegler's Ace Hardware at 215 N. Spring Street in Downtown Elgin. This past Thursda...

Highland-Douglas Intersection Closed Aug. 12-16 for Pavement Reconstruction

Aug 9, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Harvest Market Relocated This Thursday Due to ConstructionThe intersection of Highland Avenue and Douglas Avenue will be completely closed beginning approximately 5:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 12 to a...

Harvest Market Temporarily Moving to Old Gail Borden Lot on August 12

Aug 9, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Due to the pavement reconstruction project that will completely shut down the intersection of Highland Avenue and Douglas Avenue in Downtown Elgin from Thursday, August 12 through Monday, August 16, t...

Downtown Elgin Live Music & Entertainment Scene - Aug 4-8

Aug 4, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Mad Maggie's 51 S. Grove847-531-5883http://www.madmaggies.net/Thursday, August 512 Track Radio$1021 & Over10:30pmGasthaus ZurLinde15 N. Grove Avenue847.695.8828Beginning Friday August 6, Gasthaus ...

August "First Thursday" Harvest Market Schedule of Events

Aug 2, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

The Downtown Elgin Harvest Market - Presented by Alexian Brothers continues its landmark tenth season with our August "First Thursday" Market this Thursday, August 5 from 10am-6pm at the Civic Center ...

Calling All Artists for The Next Wave Art Salon

Aug 2, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Show Your Stuff. Meet Interesting People. Win $1000 Prize. Pass it On >>Slated for September 10-11, “The Next Wave” Art Salon is a two-day event that brings together artists of all different backg...

List of Participating Specials for Downtown Elgin Employee Appreciation Week Aug 2-6

Jul 28, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

As a big thank you to all the men and women whose hard work and dedication helps sustain Downtown Elgin's economy, the Downtown Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce Downtown Elgin Employee ...

Downtown Elgin Live Music & Entertainment Scene - July 28-Aug 1

Jul 28, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Mad Maggies 51 S. Grove847-531-5883http://www.madmaggies.net/Thursday, July 29Unveiling Chaos with Of Beast & MartyrsCover: $721 & OverDoors: 7:30pmShow: 8:00pmFriday, July 30Unwritten Truth w...

Downtown Elgin Employee Appreciation Week - August 2-6

Jul 23, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin announced a brand new promotion entitled Downtown Elgin Employee Appreciation Week from August 2-6.Beginning Monday, August 2nd, many Downtown Elgin busi...

Curb and Gutter Work Begins Monday

Jul 23, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Water Main Connections Begin TonightOn Monday, July 26, work will begin at the north end of Grove Court for the removal and replacement of the curb and gutter and sidewalk along the east side of Grove...

Downtown Elgin Live Music & Entertainment Scene - July 21-25

Jul 21, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

No fluff. No cute intros. Just serious live music and entertainment. So much to do in Downtown Elgin this upcoming weekend - lets just get Down to it! Here's the line-up:Mad Maggies 51 S. Grove847-531...

Congratulations to our Photographers on Parade Winners

Jul 21, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

The public has spoken, the votes have been tallied and we are pleased to announce the winners of our Photographers on Parade contest in conjunction with the City of Elgin's 2010 Fourth of July Parade ...

This Week at the Harvest Market - July 22

Jul 20, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

The Downtown Elgin Harvest Market continues its landmark tenth season this Thursday, July 22, from 10am-4pm. The Harvest Market runs every Thursday thru October 7 at the Civic Parking Lot at the corne...

Streetscape and Water Main Work Resumes Today

Jul 20, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

Work on Phase 4 streetscape improvements resumes today, July 20, 2010. Sidewalk removal will take place on Center Street. Additional work on Grove Court will begin today with removal of pavement in fr...

Downtown Elgin Live Music & Entertainment Scene - July 14-18

Jul 14, 2010

by Tonya Hudson

The Heat is ON...and no we're not talking about LeBron, Bosh and D-Wade converging on South Beach. Welcome to the "Dog Days" of a summer swelter, friends! Why not beat the heat with some cool live ent...