Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve in South Elgin is closed through September for renovations. Changes include realigning bike trails to enhance accessibility to River Bend Trail; repairing the parking lots near the trolley station and Fox River; putting up new shelters and restrooms; and adding a new ADA-accessible boat and kayak launch. Jon J.
Work being done includes repairs to the parking lots near the trolley station and Fox River; new shelters and restrooms; realigned bike trails to enhance accessibility to River Bend Trail; and a new ADA-accessible boat and kayak launch.Elgin Township is seeking qualified applicants for its Community Mental Health Board.
Those wishing to apply should submit a letter of interest to Township Supervisor Ken Bruderle, according to a news release. Mental health board members are appointed by the supervisor and must approved by the township board.This is one of several puppies that might be available for adoption Sunday during Hoof, Woof & Meow Animal Rescue’s annual “Woofstock” fundraiser being held outside The Depot in downtown East Dundee.
The event will feature raffles, kids crafts and live music, according to the rescue group’s website. Money raised will help the Elgin-based nonprofit provide food, supplies and medical care for animals.A free barbecue will be held from 2 to 5 p.m Thursday, July 4, in the parking lot at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin. Anyone who would like to attend should RSVP by Friday, June 28, so staff can adequately plan for food quantities.
An Elgin fire engine, Elgin police car, a school bus and ambulance will be among the vehicles for children to explore, according to a news release.“Christian privilege” in Colorado mountain town’s amphitheater fuels church-and-state storm