Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
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🏘️ Community
Nominations for the 2025 Elgin Image Awards—honoring community volunteers, businesses and organizations—are now open with submissions due by 5 p.m. Oct.
1. The award ceremony will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28 at The Centre of Elgin grand ballroom.
🚨 Crime
Large police presence was in Elgin on Saturday morning near the 1300 block of N.
Lyle Avenue as officers investigated a suspect with a weapon—police said there was no threat to the public and the situation was safely resolved by 7:20 a.m.
🏛️ Government
Elgin is seeking seven residents to join its Martin Luther King Jr. subcommittee, which will plan annual events, food donations, and scholarship programs honoring his legacy—priority goes to those with past MLK program experience.
Appointments will be made later this year as residents submit their applications.
Elgin resident Cody Holt—who once served on the U-46 school board—launched his state Senate campaign for the 33rd District as state Sen. Don DeWitte will not run for reelection, and he plans to focus on gun rights and education reforms.
Lake Forest lawyer Jamie Moorhead will also run for a state House seat in March, saying he aims to bring tax relief, economic growth, and stronger public education to his constituents.
🎉 Elgin Events
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Breathing Techniques for Labor
6-8 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Learn effective breathing and relaxation techniques to enhance comfort during childbirth.
Childbirth and Newborn Care Series
6-9 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Comprehensive series covering all aspects of labor and newborn care for expectant parents.
Rotary of Elgin Presents Summer's Last Hurrah
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Panton Mill Park — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with family-friendly fun, crafts, and live entertainment.
Scandinavian Day Festival
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Vasa Park — $12-15 — Celebrate Scandinavian culture with entertainment, food, and activities for the whole family.
Chip in for Hunger Golf Fundraiser
8-9 a.m. — Bowes Creek Country Club — Sponsorship available — A day of golf supporting local hunger relief efforts with great food and fellowship.
Summer Concert Series: Sunset Strip
6:30-8 p.m. — Panton Mill Park — Free admission — Enjoy live music outdoors every Wednesday evening in the heart of South Elgin.
Family Birthing Center Tour
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Explore the Family Birthing Center and learn about the services offered for expectant families.
The Tempest by Elgin Theatre Company
2 p.m. — Elgin Art Showcase — General admission — Experience a magical blend of comedy and fantasy in Shakespeare’s final masterpiece.
Champions of Workforce Celebration
3-5 p.m. — Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Int'l — Free entry — Celebrate the success of workforce development in Kane County with networking, panel discussions, and success stories.
Retrojet Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Rookies Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy great burgers and American fare while rocking out on the outdoor patio with Retrojet.
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