Village of South Elgin

06/12/2026

Big screen is all set-up for tonight's free World Cup Watch Party hosted by Christ Community Church. If you're coming down to Panton Mill Park please know the bridge resurfacing project has closed Water Street access to/from State Street. Entrance into the park is available at IL31 and Spring. Additional parking at SEBA Park and the Public Safety Center must be accessed via IL31 to Middle or Plum. Once parked, we recommend using the path and underpass below State Street to avoid bridge traffic.

06/12/2026

🎶☀️ Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at Panton Mill Park for an afternoon of great music with Teed UP! We loved seeing so many people enjoying their lunch, listening to classic summer hits, and spending time together along the Fox River. A special thank you to Dairy Queen for helping make the afternoon even sweeter! 🍦

Don't miss our next event on Wednesday, June 17 — South Elgin United: Where Cultures Meet! 🌎💚💙

Beginning at 5:30pm, enjoy an evening filled with community, culture, and fun. Sample delicious desserts from local businesses, participate in kids' crafts, and connect with neighbors as we celebrate what makes South Elgin special.

🎤 At 6:30pm, enjoy a live performance by Hot Like Mars, bringing their signature blend of Soul, Funk, and high-energy Dance music to Panton Mill Park. Get ready to dance the night away!

Bring your friends and family and join us for this fun, welcoming community celebration. We hope to see you there!

06/12/2026

Lend a few relics, artifacts and photos to a group of natural-born researchers, storytellers and display builders, and you end up with the South Elgin history prominently displayed at the Gail Borden Public Library South Elgin branch. Check it out now through August 19, 2026!

Using carefully curated items from the Peaslee House and insights gleaned from the 1979 South Elgin history book by E.C. Alft and the 1989 book by Ralph Tredup, the Gail Borden team managed to cover many of the key moments in South Elgin’s history (and pre-South Elgin history)!

All are welcome – whether you have a GBPL Library Card or not - to visit this free exhibit. BONUS: If you drop-in Monday, July 27 from 6-7pm, you can participate in Chat with the Mayor. And it’s not some newfangled AI version of the Mayor for the history exhibit, but the real, genuine Steve Ward!

Gail Borden Public Library

06/12/2026

World Cup Watch Party at Panton Mill Park tonight (USA v Paraguay @ 8pm)!

Pickleball Instruction for beginners at Panton Mill Park tonight (5-7pm)!

Check out the full Fri-Sat schedule here: ccclife.org/event/worldcup/

Christ Community Church

06/12/2026

Due to a full park rental, the pickleball courts will be closed to public access from noon today (6/12) through 5pm, Saturday, June 13.

Sperry Park (726 Dean Street, South Elgin) has 3 pickleball courts which will remain open for public usage.

On the bright side, the weekend event at Panton Mill Park is open to the public, and it includes a free, beginner pickleball workshop Friday from 5-7pm. We will share information later this morning about the World Cup viewing party/Pickleball mash-up event at Panton Mill Park hosted by Christ Community Church. In the meantime here's a link to more info: https://ccclife.org/event/worldcup/

06/11/2026

In addition to a tornado watch in effect until 9pm tonight, most of northern IL faces flash flood conditions due to recent heavy downpours with more in the evening forecast.

Stay safe, South Elgin.

A warm, humid environment is allowing for efficient rain rates as the storms move in from the west. Localized torrential rainfall is possible increasing the chances for flash flooding. If you come across a flooded road, remember: turn around, don’t drown!

06/11/2026

NOTE: Tonight's Zumba with Lisa is canceled

🚨‼️ATTENTION 🚨‼️ Based on the radar at class time we are cancelling class tonight, Thursday, June 11th. Stay safe!
Class resumes Saturday, June 13 at 9 am

06/11/2026

When the weather gets challenging, the free Kane County Public Safety Alert System has really delivered. Take a look at the second image of this post, and you'll see screenshots from a couple of actual alerts we've received in the past 24 hours - both email and text alerts. When you sign-up you can even receive alerts about multiple Kane County locations (where you live, where you work, where your child goes to school, etc.)

Get all of the details at www.kcoem.org. While you're there, register to receive free, localized alerts from the Kane County Office of Emergency Management about:

Severe weather watches and warnings
Hazardous materials incidents or gas leaks
Large scale police activity
Evacuation or shelter-in-place orders
Road closures and major traffic disruptions
Other critical public safety updates

Kane County Government

06/11/2026

With more harsh weather in today/tonight's forecast, keep an eye on those power lines. To report or check on outages, visit comed.com/storm

06/10/2026

🌧️🎶 UPDATE 6/11 9:15am: TODAY'S AFTERNOON CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELED. 🌧️🎶 Due to the weather forecast, today's Afternoon Concert featuring Junkyard Groove has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding.
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⛅🎶 We're keeping an eye on the weather and hoping to see everyone tomorrow for our Lunchtime Concert at Panton Mill Park! Please watch our website and social media pages for the latest event updates.

🎤 Thursday, 6/11 • 12–1:30pm: Junkyard Groove
Get ready for an afternoon of live music featuring high-energy cover songs from a variety of genres. Bring your lunch, grab a seat, and enjoy great music along the Fox River!

🍟 Pretty Poppin Potato food truck will be on site serving up delicious eats.

🚗 Parking & Access Information
Please note that Water Street access to State Street (eastbound and westbound) remains unavailable due to bridge resurfacing.

Parking is available at:
• Water Street near the Stage and the front of Village Hall
• Parking lot behind Village Hall (10 N. Water Street)
• Municipal Annex Lot (1 W. State Street)
• Public Safety Center Lot (50 S. Water Street)
• SEBA Park
• Street parking throughout the downtown area

If able, visitors coming from the east side of the Fox River may find it easiest to park east of the bridge and walk to Panton Mill Park. The pedestrian underpasses beneath the bridge remain open and provide convenient access across State Street.

♿ Accessible Parking
Limited handicap parking is available on Water Street near the stage on a first-come, first-served basis. Arriving early is recommended.

We hope to see you there! ☀️🎵