Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Elgin residents can experience the second annual Faeries of the Forest Festival on Saturday, Aug.
2 at Vasa Park in South Elgin from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature free activities such as a Faerie Quest, tea parties, crafts and live music, and tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 18, or are free for seniors and children under 5 — local vendors will also be present in the Woodland market.
🏛️ Government
The Elgin Police Department held a ceremony on July 17 where Chief Ana Lalley swore in ten new officers from various cities.
The recruits will begin a 16-week field training program + then start full-time patrol duties.
🏈 Sports
The IHSA released its 2025 statewide football schedule for Kane County+ featuring matchups such as Glenbard West at Batavia on Aug.
29th and St. Francis at Nazareth on Oct. 24th+ with week-by-week previews of key rivalries and conference battles that promise competitive play this season.
🎉 Elgin Events
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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.
Lords Park Zoo Historical Discovery
1-3 p.m. — Lords Park Zoo — Admission details not specified — Explore the zoo's fascinating history while creating crafts inspired by its early animal residents.
Breathing Techniques for Labor and Delivery
6-8 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Cost info not provided — Learn breathing, relaxation, and massage techniques for comfort during labor.
Tim Gleason & the Whiskey Disco Band Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — South Elgin Parks & Rec Department — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music as part of the Summer Concert Series in Panton Mill Park.
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