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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Cristina Castro helped secure a $200,000 grant for Side Street Studio Arts to fix a long-empty downtown building into a gallery and stage for live shows— funds that will support new art programs. The money comes from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Tourism Attractions grant program and will bring more art events and visitors downtown— a plan to boost local culture. Kane County Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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