Hi Neighbors!
Hope you're enjoying this HOT summer weather! Since my last post was more than five months ago, this one will be pretty content heavy but I'll try to condense it.
First of all, you can check out the Neighborhood Watch Newsletters for March/April & May/June 2012. They highlight:
- Our Current Beat 702 Officers (also listed on the right)
- Report It: Citizen Property Inventory System
- Medicine Drop Off Container
- Curfew for Teens (under the age of 17)
Secondly, Elgin's Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) has recently launched a new website, Downtown Elgin: Dine, Shop, Live, Work. It's a great resource to keep you up to date with what is happening in and around Elgin this summer. They are linked with social media sites, like Facebook & Twitter so staying informed is easy!
Thirdly, for updates on the construction on US Route 20 & McLean Blvd., I-Dot has created a website. It includes information about the project, schedule & opportunities for public input.
Additionally, the Elgin Police Department has issued a news release informing the public of a crack down on illegal fireworks. According to the release, the Department will be enforcing zero tolerance this holiday season. They are reminding residents that, in Illinois, it is illegal to sell or possess consumer fireworks. 'Novelty items' such as, snappers, party poppers and sparklers are allowed. Anyone found to be in possession of illegal fireworks will receive a citation and have the fireworks confiscated. Additionally, citizens are encouraged to call and report illegal fireworks to the Elgin Police Department at 847-289-2700. Let's leave it to the experts!
And finally the City of Elgin, Village of Hanover Park, Hanover Township and Village of Hoffman Estates are hosting Northwest Fourth-Fest, July 4th - 8th outside the Sears Centre Arena. The event will include: the suburb’s largest fireworks show, carnival rides, food from over 20 local vendors, a beer garden and full service bar, live nightly musical entertainment and over 6,000 free parking spaces. For more information visit the event's website, NorthwestFourthFest.com.
Have a great, safe summer!
