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Mike Danahey

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  1. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Mike Danahey

    Film director Kevin Smith’s bringing his unique comedy view to Hemmens in Elgin (opens the original)

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    Filmmaker and mega-multitasker Kevin Smith’s bringing his stand-up comedy/Q&A show to The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin on Friday, in part because he wanted to visit a town with a tie-in to a TV sitcom. “It’s been a red-hot minute since I’ve been to Chicago (other than) for appearances in the city and Rosemont. So when Elgin popped up as a place looking to book me, I remembered that ‘Roseanne’ was set there,” Smith said. While in town, Smith may also be looking for a vegan meal. After he had

  2. Article · Jul 21, 2026 · Mike Danahey

    Renovation of South Grove building in downtown Elgin ahead of schedule (opens the original)

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    The developer renovating a dilapidated downtown Elgin building at 61-65 S. Grove Ave. says the project is ahead of schedule and should be done by next summer. “We are optimistic that we will reach the approximately 50% completion milestone this fall and complete the overall project by summer 2027,” said Kevin Echevarria, who also manages Dream Hall in downtown Elgin. South Grove Holdings LLC, a family-owned company managed by Echevarria’s wife, Yesenia Echevarria, bought the building from Cuming

  3. Article · Jul 17, 2026 · Mike Danahey

    South Elgin trolley museum aims to bring history to life with new train event (opens the original)

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    Visitors to the Fox River Trolley Museum Aug. 1 and 2 will encounter reenactors portraying everything from 18th-century French fur traders and Wild West train robbers to members of the legendary 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers. It’s all part of the South Elgin venue’s Military & American History Weekend, a new event that replaces the World War II reeactment weekend held for the last 15 summers. It fits in perfectly with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independ

  4. Article · Jul 14, 2026 · Mike Danahey

    Cyclists swooping into West Dundee, Elgin for Chicago Grit races (opens the original)

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    The Fox Valley goes global once again when bicyclists from around the world compete Friday, July 17, in the West Dundee River Challenge followed a week later by the July 24 Elgin Classic on the city’s northeast side. Both are part of the Chicago Grit 10-day racing series, a 14-year-old event that organizers say draws about 500 riders per day to each stop. Towns host a series of celebratory events to coincide with the competitions, and some locals give riders a place to stay when they’re in the a

  5. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · Mike Danahey

    Elgin News Digest: Gowns for Good event set for this weekend; Carpentersville police issue fireworks tickets (opens the original)

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    Gowns for Good will hold a pop-up boutique formalwear and accessory sale Thursday through Saturday, July 16-18, at The Haight, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin. The event will feature a wide variety of new and like-new wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, eveningwear and accessories at discounted prices, according to a news release. Admission is free, but reservations for appointment times are required. All dresses are discounted up to 80% off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, with “each dress pri

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