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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ National Night Out is an annual event that lets community members meet local police and emergency teams. The South Elgin Back-to-School Night Out will be held Friday, Aug. 1, from 4-8 p.m. at Panton Mill Park—featuring family activities and first responder displays. Daily Herald
- ➤ Rescued animals from Texas floods arrived at Aurora Municipal Airport on Thursday and were taken in by local shelters including Anderson Humane in South Elgin — which received a cat, a kitten and three puppies. The animals will be spayed, neutered and examined and will be available for adoption next week. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Elgin Police Department’s Cold Case Unit will launch the second season of Somebody Knows Something on Aug.11, featuring six unsolved cases from the 1970s — including a 1971 homicide at the former Woodruff & Edwards Foundry in downtown Elgin. Detectives Andrew Houghton and new partner Detective Chris Hall will guide listeners through individual investigations in each episode. City of Elgin
- ➤ A man from Elgin, David C. Minard, 46, appeared in court Friday facing 28 felony charges for possessing explosives found at a Kane County home—he remains in jail and is set to have another court appearance on Sept. 12. Daily Herald
- ➤ Elgin Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is set to launch season two of its podcast 'Somebody Knows Something' on Aug. 11 to examine five unsolved murders and one disappearance from the 1970s—new episodes will include cases such as the murder of Alanis Guadalupe and the disappearance of Barbara Glueckert. The series also adds Det. Chris Hall as a partner while recapping season one with Chief Ana Lalley next week. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of cyclists from around the world raced on July 25th in Elgin during the Elgin Classic in Memory of Dennis Jurs—one of ten stops in the Chicago Grit series featuring nine criterium-style races on local streets. Organized by the Northeast Neighborhood Association, the series began on July 18th in West Dundee and includes races today in Lake Bluff and on Sunday in Chicago. Daily Herald
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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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Birthing Center Tour
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Explore the Family Birthing Center and get answers to your questions about childbirth services.
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Childbirth and Newborn Care Express Class
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Registration Required — A comprehensive in-person class covering all aspects of labor, delivery, and newborn care.
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