Good morning, Elgin.

A new business incubator project in Elgin will help eight to 12 home-based makers move to a downtown brick and mortar space with shared production facilities and expert business training, funded by a $100,000 grant from The Hartford in partnership with Main Street America.

DNA is vetting potential participants and targeting spaces like The Courtyard at 40 DuPage this fall—aiming to boost local business growth.

An Elgin man, 35-year-old Deondrae L.

Clements, charged with multiple felonies, caused a four-vehicle crash in Crystal Lake when he sped through a red light near 9 p.m. Tuesday (striking two sedans and colliding head-on with an SUV) and fled the scene before police later apprehended him in East Dundee; drivers of the sedans sustained minor injuries while the SUV driver suffered serious injuries that were not life-threatening.

Ricardo Hardy, 54, of Elgin, was convicted of five counts of custodial sexual misconduct and five counts of official misconduct for having inappropriate sexual contact with a female inmate—he was fired in May 2023 and is scheduled to return for post-trial motions on Aug.

14, with sentencing pending.

The city of Elgin updated its downtown parking PDF map to show changes in parking options and lot availability + residents, businesses and visitors can use the interactive map to search and zoom for detailed information.

Birthing Center Tour

5:15-6:15 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Explore the Family Birthing Center and get all your questions answered in a welcoming environment.

Cruise Night

6-8 p.m. — Panton Mill Park — Free entry — Check out classic cars and enjoy summer vibes in the park.

Childbirth and Newborn Care: 1-Day Express

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Cost information not provided — Comprehensive class covering all aspects of labor, delivery, and newborn care.

South Elgin Summer Concert Series

6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Panton Mill Park — Free entry — Enjoy the energetic Second Hand Soul Band bringing you the best of Motown, Funk, & Soul.

Apex Gear Service Ribbon Cutting Celebration

11 AM – 1 PM — Apex Gear Service, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate milestones with food, refreshments, and a chance to connect with the community.

Open Mic Night at Lords Park Pavilion

7-10 p.m. — Lords Park Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with music, poetry, and comedy under the stars.

Childbirth and Newborn Care Series

6-9 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Cost varies — Explore comprehensive childbirth and newborn care topics in this two-session series.

Uncaged in the Zoo: Deb the Frog Lady

12:30 – 1:30 PM — Lords Park Zoo — Free entry — Discover fascinating amphibians and reptiles with Deb the Frog Lady in this engaging summer program.

Free In-Person Coding Workshop for Kids

11 AM – 6 PM — 495 Airport Rd — Free entry — Kids aged 7-14 can explore robotics and math in a fun, interactive environment.

Nature in Your Neighborhood

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Lords Park Zoo — Free entry — Enjoy a fun storytime and craft session featuring bison at the final program of the zoo season.