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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
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Elgin News Digest: Elgin police holding program on home security cameras; ‘Drive to Beat Hunger' golf outing to benefit food pantry
Detectives from the Elgin Police Department will present a program on 'Security Through Surveillance' from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. Information on how to effectively use surveillance cameras to prevent and solve crimes, covering such topics as camera selection and placement, data storage options and how the police department can assist. The session also will review how businesses and homeowners can use already in-place camera systems to partner with police for solving crimes. To register for the free program, go to The library is located at 270 N. Grove Ave. D300 Food Pantry will hold its third annual 'Drive to Beat Hunger' golf outing fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at the Randall Oaks Golf Club, 4101 Binnie Road, West Dundee. Golfers will receive driving range access,18 holes of golf with a cart and a box lunch followed by an after party, according to the food pantry's website. Tickets are $125. Those who don't want to golf can attend the after party, which will feature appetizers, a cash bar and raffles. Tickets are $30. For tickets and more information, go to The opening reception for the 'Erasing Borders/Borrando Fronteras' art exhibition will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago St., Elgin. Artwork on display was created in support of the Hispanic Heritage Project, an Elgin History Museum initiative to preserve and share the stories of Elgin-area Hispanic families. It includes a feature-length video documentary and traveling exhibit, according to the museum's website. Artists will be at the reception to talk about their work, and light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and donations accepted. For more information or to RSVP, go to The Open Door Health Center of Illinois's Elgin office is seeking volunteers to help at the city's LBGTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in downtown Elgin. Volunteers will walk in the parade and pass out candy along the route, according to a news release. Others can help set up and work at a festival booth to share information in Festival Park. No experience is necessary. Families, friend groups and individuals of all backgrounds can participate, and community service hours verified for students or anyone who needs them. The Open Door Health Clinic in Elgin is located at 1665 Larkin Ave. To volunteer for the parade and festival and to learn about other volunteer opportunities, call 630-503-5615 or go to
Chicago Tribune
4 days ago
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- Chicago Tribune
Mark your calendars now for Elgin-area fests, fireworks shows and other events set for this summer
This summer, the Elgin area is chock-full of annual festivals, parades and other events. Here's a rundown of things you can add to your calendar. June 1: Elgin Valley Fox Trot begins and ends just north of the Gail Borden Library at Grove Avenue and Kimball Street in downtown Elgin. The 10-mile run starts at 7:30 a.m. followed by a 5K starts at 7:40 a.m. Registration is $60 for the 10-mile and $45 for the 5K. A free post-race party, featuring music, food and beverages, is open to the public. June 6-8: St. Sophia Greek Fest, taking place on parish grounds at 525 Church Road in Elgin, celebrates Greek food, music and culture. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. June 7: Elgin's family-friendly LGBTQ+ Pride Parade will step off from the South Riverside Drive parking lot at 11 a.m., and make its way to Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. A related fest with music, vendors, food and beverages will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the park. June 7-8: Rails to Victory World War II reenactment rides be held at10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m Sunday at the Fox Valley Trolley Museum, 365 S. LaFox St., South Elgin. Bob Marshall, a 100-year-old Marine veteran who served in World War II, will be the guest of honor from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $24. June 14: Flag Day will be celebrated with a 9 a.m. ceremony outside Carpentersville Village Hall, 1200 LW Besinger Drive. June 14: East Dundee will hold a Flag Day ceremony at 11 a.m. outside The Depot, 319 S. River St. June 14: Elgin's Flag Day ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park along the Fox River, north of the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. June 19: The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and local church choirs will present a Juneteenth concert at 6 p.m. Friday on the outdoor stage at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. June 20: Prior to an after-dusk screening of 'Soul,' the School of Rock Elgin will perform in the Wing Park Bandshell, 1010 Wing St., Elgin. June 22: The Micheleros Festival will be held from noon to 11 p.m. in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove, Ave. Elgin. More than a dozen bands will perform, and food and drinks available, including the michelada, which is a Mexican-style Bloody Mary. Tickets are $30 and $40. June 27-28: Duke's Blues Fest will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday in Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Live blues music will be performed and barbecue and southern vendors onsite. June 28: Carpentersville's annual Independence Day parade through Old Town starts at 10 a.m. June 28: From 6 to 9 p.m., the Dundee Township Park District will be hosting a festival featuring food, vendors and entertainment in Meadowdale Park, LW Besinger Drive and Maple Avenue, Carpentersville. A fireworks display will be held at dusk. July 4: A Fourth of July pet parade starts at 8:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Ann Street and ends at Douglas and Highland avenues, near Elgin City Hall. July 4: Elgin's annual downtown Independence Day Parade will start at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Douglas and Slade avenues and end about 11 a.m. at Douglas and Highland avenues. July 4: From 5 to 10 p.m. there will be music, vendors, food and beverages in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave, culminating with a Fourth of July fireworks display. July 4: Sleepy Hollow is planning Fourth of July events from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sabatino Park, 1 Thorobred Lane. July 6: Sleepy Hollow Service Club will present a fireworks show slated to start sometime after 9 p.m. at Sabatino Park, 1 Thorobred Lane. Parking in fields near the park will open at 7 p.m. costs $20 per vehicle. July 12: A free Classic Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. Vehicle entry fee is $15. July 12: Blind Flights, a picnic-style outdoor craft beer tasting event hosted by the Carpentersville Rotary Club, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave.. Tickets are $43.40. July 18: West Dundee River Challenge bike races and related events take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in and around Grafelman Park, 112 N. 5th St., and downtown outside VIllage Squire,125 Washington St. July 25: Dennis Jurs Memorial Elgin Classic bike race and related events will be held from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Elgin's northeast side, with a staging area at Cooper Avenue and Spring Street. Aug. 1: South Elgin will hold a combined Back to School and National Night Out event from 6 to 8 p.m. in Panton Mill Park, 9 N. Water St. Aug. 2: Side Street Studio Arts holds its second Area 22 Arts, Crafts and Oddities Fair from 1 to 7 p.m. along Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin. Aug. 9: Elgin's End of Summer Bash will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. Aug. 30: Love on the Lawn music festival will be held in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave. The event features music from deejays and food. Hours, schedule and admission rates not posted. Aug. 30-31: We In The Basement will present 'The Community Get Down Fest,' a free music and wellness event, from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in Elgin's Wing Park, 1010 Wing St.
Chicago Tribune
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin News Digest: First United Methodist hosting board game night April 25; VolunteerPalooza at Gail Borden Public Library set for April 26
First United Methodist hosting board game night April 25 First United Methodist Church in Elgin is hosting a free, public board game night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25. A variety of games for all ages to play will be provided as well as other engaging social activities, a social media post for the event said. Snacks and soft drinks will be served. The church is located at 216 E. HIghland Ave. Participants are asked to enter the building from the west stairwell to enter the building. To RSVP, email fumcelgin216@ VolunteerPalooza at Gail Borden Public Library set for April 26 VolunteerPallooza will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin. Representatives of various local nonprofit organizations will be on hand to talk about the volunteer opportunities they offer, according to the library's website. Past participants have included Anderson Animal Shelter, Downtown Neighborhood Association, The Literacy Connection, Elgin Allies, Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Elgin, The Salvation Army, Senior Services of Elgin and Gail Borden Public Library. For more information, email gbpl_volunteers@ Police holding autism acceptance event at Schock Centre The Elgin Police Department will host its fifth annual Heroes Unite Autism Acceptance Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at The Ed Schock Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. The free, family-focused event brings together children, families, community leaders and local organizations to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. According to the Judson University website, representatives from the school's Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation and Employment Program will be on hand to discuss the college's two-year, post-secondary certificate program designed to support students with disabilities. The afternoon also will include bounce houses, calming spaces, resource vendors with information on therapy, education, support services and inclusive programs, dedicated quiet zones, raffles and prizes, costumed superheroes, members of the Elgin police and fire departments, sensory-friendly play zones, and live music and dancing. For more information, go to call 847-289-2533 or email borrero_m@ Service Club egg hunt being held Saturday in Sleepy Hollow Service Club of Sleepy Hollow's Easter egg hunt will start at noon Saturday, April 19, in Sabatino Park, 145 Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. Groups will be set up by age, and there will be a separate hunt for children with special needs, according to the village of Sleepy Hollow's website. After the eggs are collected, children can open them to find candy as well as a grand prize ticket hidden in one of them. Empty eggs should be returned in exchange for a special participation treat, the release said. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance and available for photos. For more information, email info@ or call 708-573-1973. Food for Greater Elgin Pallet to Palate fundraiser set for April 28 Tickets are on sale for Food for Greater Elgin's Pallet to Palate fundraiser, which will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, at The Ed Schock Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. The evening will feature professional chefs offering samples of their favorite culinary creations, according to the Food for Greater Elgin website. Live music also will be presented and there will be drawings for prizes. Tickets are $75. For more information, go to
Chicago Tribune
11-04-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin News Digest: Second Chance reentry resource fair at Elgin library; Elgin-area state reps holding transit listening session
Second Chance reentry resource fair being held at Elgin library A Second Chance Month reentry resource fair will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. The event is being held by the Kane County Sheriff's Office in partnership with the library, Elgin Police Department and PADS of Elgin as part of Second Chance Month, a national initiative for people who have been through the court system and need access to resources that will help them to successfully reintegrate into society, according to a news release. Local organizations, employers, social service providers and Kane County Sheriff's Office Small Business Development Center will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities, offer legal assistance and provide other support services, a news release said. 'The goal of this event is to help individuals overcome barriers and find the support they need to rebuild their lives,' Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said in the release. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Kane County Sheriff's Office, 630-208-2009. To reserve a spot, go to South Elgin deputy police chief takes job with Kane SAO South Elgin Deputy Police Chief Brian Polkinghorn has been hired by the Kane County's State's Attorney's Office as a human trafficking and major crime investigator, officials said. 'Brian served and represented the village with honor,' Police Chief Jerry Krawczyk said of Polkingham's decision to change jobs. 'He will definitely be missed.' Polkinghorn started with the police department as patrol officer in 2000. Over his tenure, he also served a detective and sargeant before being appointed deputy chief. As an Air Force veteran, he provided guidance for the village's Veterans Task Force and also volunteered with Illinois Special Olympics. He played a key role in the development of South Elgin's Public Safety Center, which opened last fall, officials said. Elgin-area state reps holding transit listening session on April 17 State representatives Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, and Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, are hosting a north suburban transit listening session from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at Algonquin Village Hall, 2200 Harnish Drive. At the session, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning will outline its plans for regional transportation, according to a news release. Moeller and Ness are encouraging the public to bring their thoughts, concerns and questions on that issue to the listening session. Moeller also will speak out a trip she and other Illinois lawmakers made to Germany in December to study that country's public mass transit system. 'Germany's successful transit systems can serve as an effective model when considering improvements in Illinois to create a more unified and effective public transportation system,' Moeller said in a news release. For more information, call Moeller's office at 847-841-7130 or Ness's office at 224-484-8620. Easter egg hunt planned for April 19 at East Dundee library An Easter egg hunt will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. The free, family-friendly hunt is open to all ages, according to the library's website. The library will provide bags, and each child will be allowed to collect up to 10 eggs. For more information, call 847-428-3661. 'Made in Elgin' spring pop-up market to be held April 19 The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin and the Downtown Elgin Market will be hosting a 'Made in Elgin' spring pop-up market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Courtyard 40. Handmade, original creations made by artisans from Elgin and surrounding communities will be for sale, according to a social media post for the event. Vendors have been selected to ensure a high-quality, artisan-focused experience, the post said.
Chicago Tribune
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Hollywood magic comes to the Elgin library via movie costumes worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis and Gregory Peck
Film buffs can feast their eyes on attire worn by such legendary actors as Deborah Kerr, Gregory Peck and Faye Dunaway at the Elgin library's new exhibit, 'Glitz-Glamour-Gorgeous: A Tribute to Hollywood Movie Costumes.' 'This is the first time this collection has been exhibited in the Chicago area and probably at any library,' said Natalie Kiburg, spokeswoman for the Gail Borden Public Library. 'We're truly honored to be able to display it here.' The 33 outfits on display include iconic costumes worn by Elizabeth Taylor in 'Cleopatra,' Bette Davis in 'All About Eve' and Maurice Chevalier in 'Gigi.' They are from the personal collection of Greg Schreiner. Schreiner is the producer of and a performer in 'Hollywood Revisited,' a muscial revue that features singers and dancers wearing costumes from famous movies. The show made a stop at Elgin Community College in April 2024. While in town last year, Schreiner met with old friend Carole Medal, who's CEO of the Gail Borden Public Library District. The two have known each other since their undergraduate days in the music program at Millikin University in Decatur. 'Talking with Carole and the wonderful things they do at the library led to putting the exhibit together,' Schreiner said. While Medal's career path took her to the Elgin library, Schreiner ended up on the West Coast, where he completed a master's degree at the University of California-Los Angeles. He became president of a Marilyn Monroe fan club and wound up buying one of her movie dresses, the beginning of his passion for acquiring movie attire. 'I fell in love with owning costumes,' he said. 'Then I woke up one day with more than 500 in my collection.' When he first started buying costumes, they were affordable because no one seemed to care about curating Hollywood's past, Schreiner said. That's no longer true these days, he said. 'In today's market, with my costumes, I'm looking at my retirement account,' he said. His hobby also has also led to a career in which he's traveled around the world with his show and to exhibit his collection. Next year, he will be part of events being put together in London, Paris and Los Angeles to commemorate Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, Schreiner said. While nothing worn by Monroe made the trip to Elgin, there are nearly three dozen costumes from old and new Hollywood displayed on both floors of the downtown library. The exhibit features movie clips, background information compiled by library staff and a soon-to-be-added interactive iPad game, Kiburg said. 'Glitz-Glamour-Gorgeous' is being funded in part by a grant from the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission. Schreiner will be in town to present 'A Celebration of Great Movie Music' at 3 p.m. Saturday and 'A Look at Fabulous Fashion in the Movies' at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Both library programs are free, with the former focusing on music from various films and the latter showcasing the stars who wore the costumes on display and designers, like Edith Head, Orry-Kelly and Adrian, who created them. Schreiner will lead a tour through the exhibit as part of the Monday event. The library also will be screening the Bette Davis' classic, 'All About Eve,' at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. The gown she wore in the scene in which she says, 'Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night,' is part of the exhibit. 'The allure of iconic Hollywood costumes is the perfect draw, appealing to movie buffs, fashion lovers or anyone who has performed in theater as a child,' Kiburg said. 'This exhibit is connecting our community together in a new way and ultimately, bringing them to the library.' For more information about 'Glitz-Glamour-Gorgeous: A Tribute to Hollywood Movie Costumes,' which runs through May, and to register for related programs, go to Mike Danahey is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News. 'GLITZ-GLAMOUR-GORGEOUS: A TRIBUTE TO HOLLYWOOD COSTUMES' These are the 33 costumes on display at Elgin's Gail Borden Public Library, listed by actor's name and the film in which it appeared. In parentheses are noted the costume designer and the year of the movie was made. Bette Davis – 'All About Eve' (Edith Head, 1950) Deborah Kerr – 'An Affair to Remember (Charles LeMaire, 1957) Richard Burton – 'Anne of the Thousand Days' (Margaret Furse, 1969) Kevin Bacon – 'Beauty Shop' (Sharen Davis, 2005) Judy Holliday – 'Bells Are Ringing' (Walter Plunkett, 1960) George Chakiris – 'Brigadoon' (Irene Sharaff, 1954) Julianne Moore – 'Cast a Deadly Spell' (Mary Rose, 1991) Elizabeth Taylor – 'Cleopatra' (Irene Sharaff, 1963) Julie Andrews – 'Darling Lili' (Donald Brooks, 1970) Gregory Peck – 'David and Bathsheba' (Edward Stevenson, 1951) Maurice Chevalier – 'Gigi' (Helen Rose, 1958) Peter Palmer & Leslie Parrish – 'Li'l Abner' (Alvin Colt, 1959) Doris Day – 'Love Me or Leave Me' (Helen Rose, 1955) Kathryn Grayson – 'Lovely to Look At' (Adrian, 1952) Jane Wyman – 'Lucy Gallant' (Edith Head, 1955) David Cassidy – 'Malcolm in the Middle' (TV series) (Bob Mackie, 2003) Sandra Bullock – 'Miss Congeniality' (Susie DeSanto, 2000) Hedy Lamarr – 'My Favorite Spy' (Edith Head, 1951) Sally Field – 'Soapdish' (Nolan Miller, 1991) Lena Horne – 'Stormy Weather' (Helen Rose, 1943) Geraldine Page – 'Sweet Bird of Youth' (Orry-Kelly, 1962) Lana Turner – 'The Big Cube' (William Travilla, 1969) Madeleine Carroll – 'The Fan' (René Hubert, 1949) Stephen Baldwin – 'The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas' (Robert Turturice, 2000) Rhonda Fleming – 'The Great Lover' (Edith Head, 1949) Betty Hutton – 'The Perils of Pauline' (Edith Head, 1947) Jane Russell – 'The Revolt of Mamie Stover' (William Travilla, 1956) Richard Chamberlain – 'The Slipper and the Rose' (Julie Harris, 1976) Ginger Rogers – 'The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle' (Edward Stevenson, 1939) Faye Dunaway – 'The Wicked Lady' (John Bloomfield, 1983) Anne Bancroft – 'To Be or Not To Be' (Albert Wolsky, 1983) Shirley MacLaine – 'What a Way to Go' (Edith Head, 1964) Betty Grable – 'When My Baby Smiles At Me' (René Hubert, 1948)
