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Kane County Health Releases Updated COVID-19 Business Toolkit

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued resurgence mitigation measures beginning today for Illinois Region 8 which includes Kane and DuPage Counties. KaneHealth.com and at https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/COVID-19-Resurgence-Migitations.pdf Tier 1 restrictions are imposed on restaurants, bars and social gatherings. Indoor bar and restaurant service is prohibited. Social gatherings (including weddings and funerals) are limited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25% of

Is your business open? Register on City's Online Directory

 Local Businesses Encouraged to Update Elgin Mapping Resource Hub Listings to Reflect Change in Offerings Due to State Mitigation Measures              Elgin, IL - As part of the continued response to the coronavirus and its impacts to the community and economy, the City of Elgin released an interactive mapping hub in May that supports local businesses and organizations, while providing consistent information for its residents. The City is now encouraging businesses and organizations to

Fox River Crossing Opens to Senior Living

October Specials for Two Bedroom Apartments! Get one month free and $250 off security deposit! Apply today! Fox River crossing is an affordable independent senior community 62 and over looking over the Fox River and in walking distance from down town Elgin District. Great area with near restaurants , shops and entertainment, across from a great public library. Fitness centers, Community room, management on site. The building has two bedrooms apartment homes with an underground parking and outside parking

Kane County Health Department Responds to State COVID-19 Mitigation Rules

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued resurgence mitigation measures beginning Friday, October 23 for Illinois Region 8 which includes Kane and DuPage Counties. Tier 1 restrictions are imposed on restaurants, bars and social gatherings. Indoor bar and restaurant service is prohibited. Social gatherings (including weddings and funerals) are limited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25% of overall room capacity both indoors and outdoors. Additional restrictions are found below on this press

State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Regions 7 and 8 on October 23

State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Regions 7 and 8 on October 23  All 11 Regions of the Restore Illinois Plan Seeing Increased Positivity Rates; Administration Continues to Work Aggressively to Support Small Businesses   Elgin, Ill. — Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are announcing COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 7 (Will and Kankakee counties) and Region 8 (Kane and DuPage counties),

Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash to benefit food agency

Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash to benefit food agency Have you always loved Halloween and haunted houses, but are in fear of COVID germs? A car wash in Elgin has found a real-life, fear-free way to enjoy Halloween hauntings. Visit Brittain’s “Tunnel of Terror” Wednesday to Saturday, Oct. 28-31. From 6 to 10 p.m., Brittain’s Car Wash in Elgin will be taken over by lost souls, goblins, spirits and mass murder types for local Halloween fun. Located at 1572 Larkin Ave., this car wash is ready to get you

Dr. Amrit Anand is now Accepting New Patients at the Orthoillinois

Rheumatology physicians are difficult to find and also for an appointment; Dr. Amrit Anand is now Accepting New Patients at the Orthoillinois Elgin Location at:  Advocate Sherman Professional Building 1435 N. Randall Road , Suite 103 Elgin, Il. 60123   For appointments please call; 815-398-9491 For additional information about Orthoillinois please contact; Paul Strandquist at 815-847-7088 Or email at ; Paul.strandquist@orthoillinois.com

Express Air Coach to launch new Elgin to O’Hare shuttle service

Express Air Coach to launch new Elgin to O’Hare shuttle service Express Air Coach (EAC) will begin service from Elgin Illinois to O’Hare, beginning October 12th. Reservations will be required ahead of time to ensure availability. Details and booking information can be found on expressaircoach.com Lafayette, Indiana – Express Air Coach (EAC) announced Wednesday that it will begin offering pick-up points in Elgin, Illinois for shuttle service to O’Hare, beginning Monday October 12th. The Lafayette,

Food Drive - Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday, October 24

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Drive Saturday, October 24 • 10 am - 3 pm   Organizers of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Drive are making it easier for local residents to help others in these challenging times caused by COVID. Those donating items won’t have direct contact with food drive organizers—they will simply drive up and pop their trunk and a volunteer will take the donations out of the trunk. Donations will be accepted at the northeast corner of the library parking lot near Ann

Salvation Army Corps Issues ''Design-A-Kettle'' Challenge

2020 Elgin Corps “Design-A-Kettle” ChallengeHelp The Salvation Army RESCUE CHRISTMAS while showing your creative skills by participating in the Elgin Corps “Design-A-Kettle” Challenge. You, your company or business registers to decorate one of our iconic metal kettles to compete for bragging rights and the Golden Kettle traveling trophy.  THEME: RESCUE CHRISTMASUse your creativity to show how your kettle will “RESCUE CHRISTMAS” this year(NOTE: The Salvation Army will approve Kettle

SERVPRO Cleaning Specialists in the Hackensack Area Offer Tips for Staying Healthy as COVID-19 and F

SERVPRO Cleaning Specialists in the Elgin Area Offer Tips for Staying Healthy as COVID-19 and Flu Season Converge Elgin, IL (Grassroots Newswire) October 2, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged business owners and homeowners alike to find ways to live and work without exposing themselves or others to this highly contagious virus. Now, the approaching flu season is set to complicate that challenge even further. To help control the threat that the one-two punch of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu

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STATE OF ILLINOIS PROCLAIMS OCTOBER MANUFACTURING MONTH

STATE OF ILLINOIS PROCLAIMS OCTOBER MANUFACTURING MONTHDCEO joins industry leaders to mark National Manufacturing Month and recognize important contributions by Illinois’ manufacturing companies amid COVID-19ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today joined manufacturing industry leaders and members of the community at Crafts Technology to proclaim October as Manufacturing Month in Illinois. Kicking off October’s National Manufacturing Month, the event

U-46 Food and Nutrition Services to be Honored for Achievement

U-46 Food and Nutrition Services to be Honored for Achievement Department recognized for important work during COVID-19 ahead of National School Lunch Week  ELGIN - In a year that has demonstrated the importance of school meals, School District U-46’s Food & Nutrition Services department will be honored with an “Accent on Achievement” during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. The honor comes just ahead of National School Lunch Week, being celebrated Oct. 12-16, 2020.   In a normal year, U-46

Free Wellness Sessions for Staff (Virtual or In- Person) from Chiro One Wellness Centers

Hello!  Our Chiropractic wellness centers would like to come out to serve and support your staff (either in person or virtually) with a complimentary wellness session(s) as part of our community outreach programs during these stressful times.  Just let me know the answers to the following questions so I can get you locked in. Hot topics to choose from: (choose 1 or for multiple sessions you may choose more) Stress- With this we would present on how stress affects you, discover concrete suggestions for a

Hanover Township October eNewsletter

    October 2020 eNewsletter    The Hanover Township Mental Health Board will host a virtual panel discussion in partnership with United for Peace on Thursday, October 1 at 7PM. Panelists will discuss signs of domestic violence, how to help victims, and resources to help. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the forum.  Panelists include Katie Schultz, Program Coordinator with the Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County,

Governors release joint statement on threats to American democracy

Governors release joint statement on threats to American democracy A coalition of 12 governors, including Govs. Jay Inslee (WA), Kate Brown (OR), Gavin Newsom (CA), Phil Murphy (NJ), Gretchen Whitmer (MI), Tony Evers (WI), Tim Walz (MN), Ralph Northam (VA), John Carney (DE), Steve Sisolak (NV), Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) and JB Pritzker (IL), released a joint statement today on recent threats to the democratic process and reports of efforts to circumvent the election results. “We do not take for granted

Elgin Covid Response Fund Announces Final Round of Grants

 Elgin Covid Response Fund Announces Final Round of Grants             Funding will be utilized to provide direct assistance to individuals and families facing urgent, financial needs as a result of the pandemic. Elgin, IL— The Elgin Covid Response Fund (ECRF) steering committee announces its second and final round of funding to nonprofit organizations, totaling $60,000. The approved grant requests will provide direct financial assistance for housing and utilities,

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health News

    "There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't."                                                                         - John Green, Turtles All the Way Down     ECKER CENTER UPDATES                              ART SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS!       Despite Covid 19 restrictions and relentless rain that evening the 2020 Client Art Show held September 10th at Ecker Center was extremely successful.  Abstract artists, balloon artists, writers, portrait

Rieke Office Interiors Announces New Partnership

Rieke Office Interiors Announces New Partnership Between CEO, Melissa Kehl, and Colleen Baader, Senior Vice President September 2020 Press Releases The Connector    Monica Smiley    Monday, 28 September 2020  (Elgin, IL) Sept. 22, 2020—Rieke Office Interiors (ROI) is excited to announce that it now has two optimistic and fearless women leaders pooling their talents as they head into 2021. ROI’s CEO, Melissa Kehl, and senior vice president, Colleen Baader, have formed a new partnership to move the

Centro de Información hosting virtual annual benefit gala and auction

Elgin, IL—Centro de Información is hosting its annual benefit gala and auction in a virtual format on Tuesday, October 20, from 6PM to 8PM, via Zoom and Facebook live.  Sponsorship information and tickets are now available at Centro2020.GiveSmart.com.State Senator Cristina Castro will serve as our honorary chair, and award recipients will include Luis Cabrera and the EFS Foundation for their service, partnership, and generosity. United in Hope will feature raffle prizes and auction items, as well as

EAC's Business Review Newsletter for March 2020

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EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020

 EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020

What's in Store for the Local Economy in 2020?

    The U.S. economy is in its 126th month of expansion that dates to July 2009, and Elgin businesses have been riding the wave. The question everyone has been asking themselves is how long can the longest expansion in U.S. history continue? Will the economy contract, continue expanding, fall or flatten is anyone’s guess? Here are a few quotes from Elgin’s business leaders on what 2020 has in store:     “Ziegler’s Ace customers continue to invest in new Weber and Traeger grills, Ego mowers and snowblowers,

EAC'S Business Review Newsletter for January 2020

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Welcome to these new Chamber members in January!   Culver's of Elgin Ross Thomas 1175 N. McLean Boulevard Elgin IL 60123 OPENING SOON!!www.culvers.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants   H.B. Fuller Lesandro Gonzalez 1575 Executive Drive Elgin IL 60123 (847) 841-7002www.hbfuller.com Industrial/Adhesive – Manufacturer   Innerspire, Inc Nate Lindquist 164 Division Street, Suite 406 Elgin IL 60120 (904) 385-9017www.TheMinimalistCEO.com Business Services/Consulting   Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers,