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Follow the discussion in the Elgin blogosphere! Posts made by Elgin bloggers are syndicated here. The following Elgin Illinois blogs are represented: Life in Elgin, Downtown Neighborhood Association, and the Association for Legal Americans (AFLA). This page does not include posts made on The Elginite blog, which has its own page.

Resources for Illinois Food/Agriculture Businesses
Jan 24, 2012
by Jennifer Benson
You would think that a market manager would be off in some sunnyarea resting her weary bones from the summer’s hectic and fun schedule, butlike our vendors, I am busy plotting, planning, learning an...
RSVP Now for Out to Lunch at Al's Cafe, ArtSpace Tour
Jan 22, 2012
by Jason Pawlowski
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin's first Out to Lunch of 2012 is Tuesday, January 31 at Al's Cafe & Creamery, 43 Dupage Court.Before sitting down for a delicious buffet lunch, Out to...
Residents to gain more access to healthy, active lifestyle options through local grant programming
Dec 9, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
Three Elgin organizations – Downtown NeighborhoodAssociation, the City of Elgin and Highland Fellowship Church – were among 11 selectedto receive grant funding from the Making Kane County Fi...
Window Wonderland Decorating Contest Results
Dec 7, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin thanks everyone who braved the elements and rocked in the holiday season in downtown Elgin at Saturday's Rockin' in a Window Wonderland – Presented by ...
DNA & Elgin Symphony Team Up for Discounted Holiday Concert Tickets
Dec 6, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra are teaming up once again to offer DNA members and fans a chance to enjoy one of downtown Elgin's most treasur...
Workshop to Discuss “Windows of Opportunity” in Downtown Elgin
Dec 5, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
The public is invited to participate in the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin’s Downtown Brainstorm workshop on December 14, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin....
Window Wonderland Decorating Contest Participants
Dec 2, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
The following is a list of participating windows in the 2011 Window Wonderland window decorating contest. Pick up your printed ballots at the DNA Office on Saturday, December 3 beginning at Noon. Pape...
Window Wonderland Ready to Rock Downtown Elgin
Nov 30, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
It's almost here! Downtown Elgin Window Wonderland - Presented by Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, returns to the streets of downtown Elgin this Saturday, December 3 from 1...
List of Participating Windows in Window Wonderland Decorating Contest (to date)
Nov 25, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
This Saturday, December 3, downtown Elgin will be rockin' in the holiday season as the DNA's Window Wonderland - Presented by Provena Saint Joseph Hospital returns to the streets of downtown Elgi...
Give the Gift of Downtown Gift Certificate Promotion
Nov 22, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin encourages everyone to shop local this holiday season by patronizing our downtown businesses for your holiday shopping needs. Downtown Elgin Gift Certifi...
DNA Honors Businesses, Volunteers in Roaring '20s Style
Nov 21, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin celebrated downtown Elgin in the Roaring ‘20s last Thursday by transforming the Grand Victoria Casino’s Fox River Room into a 1920’s-style speakeas...
Rockin' in a Window Wonderland
Nov 15, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
It's beginning to look a lot like Downtown Elgin Window Wonderland - Presented by Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, taking place Saturday, December 3 from 12-5PM in the streets of Downtown Elgin.Sch...
Decorate a Window and You Could Stuff Your Stocking with $500 Cash!
Nov 2, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
Attention local artists, schools, neighborhood associations, non-profits, businesses and community groups! DNA is offering a $500 Cash Prize for our 2011 downtown window decorating contest as part of ...
Elgin Commerce Building Debuts New Business Center
Nov 2, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
On Thursday, November 3 from 4-6PM, the Elgin Commerce Building, 40 DuPage Ct, invites you to attend an Open House for their beautiful, brand new Business Center. Light refreshments will be served.The...
Toom Toom Thai Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary with Thailand Flood Fundraiser
Oct 31, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
DNA Honored at Illinois Main Street Awards Dinner
Oct 28, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
Halloween Day-Night Double Header in Downtown Elgin
Oct 24, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
Downtown Elgin is THE place to be this Halloween Weekend!On Saturday, October 29 from 10AM-4PM, the DNA once again presents Elgin's Halloween Howl - Presented by Alexia...
Dr. Torres to Speak at October Out to Lunch
Oct 12, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
The Downtown Neighborhood Association's final Out to Lunch of the 2011 season is Monday, October 24 at Elgin Public House, 219 E. Chicago Street in downtown Elgin. October's ...
DNA Awards Gala Roaring '20s Trivia on WRMN-AM 1410
Oct 6, 2011
by Jason Pawlowski
Think you know your 1920's Elgin trivia?Beginning Monday, October 10 listen to WRMN-AM 1410 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:20AM throughout ...
Harvest Market Concludes 2011 Season Thursday, September 29
Sep 27, 2011
by Tonya Hudson
The Downtown Neighborhood Association invites you to join us this Thursday, September 29 from 10AM-4PM at the Old Library Lot, 200 N. Grove Avenue, for our final Downtown Elg...