Who says weekends get all the fun? This summer, your best plans might fall on a Thursday.

Who says weekends get all the fun? This summer, your best plans might fall on a Thursday. From June 4 through August 13, Elgin’s Concerts in the Park series is returning, and this year’s lineup covers a little bit of everything: funk, Latin rock, youth orchestra, The Beatles-inspired polka (yes, really), and even a silent disco with a unique, pick-your-own-tunes kind of experience! We’ll be rotating between Wing Park Bandshell (1010 Wing St.) and the Pavilion at Lords Park (100 Oakwood Blvd.), so you’ve got two grea

ELGIN, IL (April 14, 2026) — The Elgin Heritage Commission will honor individuals and organizations preserving the city’s history at the Mayor’s Awards for Preservation ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, 18 Villa Court.