4th of July Parade Street Closures
 The City of Elgin's 2012 Fourth of July Parade - Presented by Sherman Health will be held on Wednesday, July 4. The parade will be staged in the NENA neighborhood, and will step off at the intersection of Douglas and Slade Avenues promptly at 9AM, finishing at Douglas and Highland Avenues in downtown Elgin at roughly 11AM. The following streets in downtown will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and vehicles parked along these streets after 6 AM will be towed:
* Kimball St. from Dundee Ave. to N. Grove Ave.
* Douglas Ave. from River Bluff Rd. to E. Chicago St.
* Highland Ave. from Spring St. to N. Grove Ave.
* Symphony from Douglas Ave. to Spring St.
Map of Parade & Disbandment Routes and Staging Areas > |
The All New DowntownElgin.com
 The DNA recently launched its new DowntownElgin.com website and the feedback has been very positive from our members and stakeholders.
In addition to an all new Downtown Events Calendar and other new content, one of the exciting new features of our site is a new, comprehensive Downtown Business Directory. Browse and explore over 200 businesses including Restaurants/Bars, Shopping, Services, Entertainment and Public Places. We encourage all downtown business owners to verify the accuracy of their listings and contact us with any corrections.
Remember DNA Members receive enhanced business directory listings complete with a logo or photo, a brief business description, web & social media links as well as placement in our Online Member Directory. Members should visit our Directory Sign-Up Form to enter your enhanced business info and submit a high resolution logo or photo. |
Out to Lunch Neighborhood Block Meeting at Toom Toom Thai 
The DNA's June Out to Lunch event takes place Tuesday, June 26 at Noon at Toom Toom Thai, 23 S. Grove Ave. The focus of this month's OTL Neighborhood Block Meeting is on construction projects impacting downtown. Guest speakers include Walt Dwyer and Pete Nielsen from IHC Construction to talk about the Riverside Drive Promenade, and Brian Fairwood of Transystems to discuss Phase V of the Central Business District Streetscape.
For $12 per person (cash only, tax & tip included) Chef Toom will be serving up a delicious lunch buffet. RSVP with your name and e-mail to 847-488-1456, e-mail downtownelgin@gmail.com or via our ONLINE RSVP FORM by no later than Monday, June 25. |
Featured Downtown Properties
In the coming weeks, the DNA will be highlighting featured available downtown commercial and residential properties on our new website, social media and in our DNN Top 10 eblast. For more information about how DNA can help market your space, contact Jason Pawlowski at 847-488-1456. |
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Half-Year DNA Memberships
From July-Dec. 2012
Join or Renew Today!
(New Members Only)
Call 847-488-1456 to inquire about half-year DNA Membership
Members help us to carry out our mission of advocating for and revitalizing downtown through programs, projects and special events.
Half-Year Membership Levels
for 2012:
Downtown retail/service business and not-for-profit: $100 (normally $185)
Downtown full-service restaurant/bar: $125
(normally $250)
Downtown property owner/manager: $100/$125 (normally $185/$250)
Individual: $30
Family (2 or more people in same household): $50
Community (small businesses and organizations outside downtown): $100
Corporate (mid to large businesses, organizations
and foundations): $250
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CONTACT DNA
Jason Pawlowski
Promotions Coordinator
Sue Shipyor
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Benson
Harvest Market Manager
Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA)
Elgin Tower Building, 1st Flr
2 Douglas Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 488-1456
Fax (847) 488-1449
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30AM to 5:30PM
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