Downtown Block-by-Block | September 2012

DOWNTOWN BLOCK-BY-BLOCK NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATE | SEPTEMBER 2012

Douglas Avenue Alley Repair

Beginning Monday, September 24, City of Elgin Public Works crews will make pavement repairs in the alley running east off of Douglas Avenue between Chicago and Highland.

The repairs only affect the portion running eastward from Douglas. Staff will grind several inches of asphalt and repave over the course of several days. Access and parking in the alley will be restricted during working hours and motorists are encouraged to use alternate locations during the construction period.

DNA Prom Time Awards Gala

It's the biggest formal party of the year in downtown Elgin and you are invited to celebrate our Bright Shining Stars!

The 2012 DNA Prom Time Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, October 11 from 6-9PM at the Grand Victoria Casino, 250 S. Grove Avenue. Individual tickets are $65 each ($55 for DNA members) or Sponsored Tables of 8 are $560 per table ($485 for DNA members).
Reserve your Gala tickets now by visiting the DNA Awards Gala Ticket Reservation Page. Deadline is Friday, October 5.

If you are unable to attend this year's Gala, you can still support the DNA's revitalization efforts by purchasing 50/50 Gala raffle tickets for $10 each. Winners need not be present at the Gala. Stop in at the DNA office, 2 Douglas Avenue or purchase by credit card online at our Gala Raffle Ticket Page.

And be sure to nominate a deserving downtown Elgin individual, group, organization or business for a Gala award via our online Gala Awards Nomination Page. Nominations will be reviewed by our Awards Gala Committee. Nominees and winners will be announced "Academy Awards style" at the DNA Gala. Deadline to submit nominations for the DNA Awards Gala is Tuesday, October 2.

Thanks to our 2012 DNA Prom Time Awards Gala Premiere Level Sponsors: City of Elgin, Grand Victoria Casino and Waste Management.

Nightmare on Chicago Street

The Zombie Apocalypse returns! Join us in the Safe Zone in the streets of downtown Elgin on Saturday, October 27 from

6-11PM. Enjoy live music from Hairbangers Ball and V is for Villains. Watch the inaugural Miss Zombie Pageant as well as special guest Svengoolie. There's also vendors, sideshow performers, food, booze and much more!

Special advanced tickets are available for sale for $7 each at the DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue. To order your advanced tickets online, CLICK HERE!

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CONTACT DNA

Jason Pawlowski
Managing Director

Sue Shipyor

Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Benson

Harvest Market Manager

Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA)

Elgin Tower Building, 1st Flr

2 Douglas Avenue

Elgin, IL 60120