Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Elgin.
🌲 Environment
Illinois state leaders are reviewing water-use rules for data centers as local communities face rising water rates and infrastructure changes.
Officials in Yorkville, Joliet, and DeKalb plan to require closed-loop cooling systems to reduce water use.
🏛️ Government
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warned parents to review safety practices before buying an e-bike for a child.
He released an E-Bike Buying Guide (part of the Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready campaign) that outlines differences between e-bike types and offers tips for safe, age-appropriate purchases.
🎉 Elgin Events
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Breastfeeding Support Group
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Connect with other moms to support each other during your breastfeeding journey.
Networking That Works
10-11:15 a.m. — Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria — Free entry — Grow your business by meeting local professionals and expanding your network.
Raise Dough for Local Arts
7 AM – 8 PM — Panera Bread — 30% of net sales donated — Enjoy a meal while supporting local arts education and programming.
Beyond Baby Blues Support Group
12-1 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Connect with fellow mothers and share experiences in a supportive environment focusing on mental health.
Free Gold & Coin Evaluations
10 AM-6 PM (Wed-Fri), 10 AM-3 PM (Sat) — Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin — Free evaluations — Get your gold, silver, and collectibles evaluated with no appointment needed.
110th Annual Elgin Open Golf Tournament
Tournament — Sat, Jul 25 – Sun, Jul 26 — Bowes Creek Country Club — Open to Public — Compete across two scenic golf courses in a stroke play event with multiple divisions.
Breathing for Birth Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Learn breathing and relaxation techniques for a comfortable labor experience.
Total Joint Replacement Class
1-2 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Explore your total joint replacement journey with essential pre- and post-surgical education.
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