Joe Malvarapu

Festival Park is a premier $11.5 million park that incorporates beauty with entertaining fun. Adjacent to the Fox River and set in the heart of downtown Elgin, Festival Park boasts a myriad of features and provides a gateway to a great time, whether at our local festivals or just enjoying the river views! Several new housing developments surround Festival Park along the Fox River in downtown Elgin. Potential homeowners can choose from a number of townhome and condominium plans, with great views of the riverwalk and skyline.

Elgin, Illinois is located 40 miles northwest of Chicago on the Fox River. Most of Elgin lies within Kane County, Illinois, with a portion in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 94,487, making it the eighth-largest city in Illinois. Recreation abounds in Elgin, with more than 1,200 acres of parkland extending throughout the landscape of Elgin. Sites include the newly-built Centre of Elgin, offering a 200,000 square foot family recreation facility, two municipal golf courses and the 36-mile Fox River Bike Trail.

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Bolingbrook, Illinois is a 20.5 square mile area located with easy access to I-55, I-355, Route 53, and Route 126. This central location offers a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Bolingbrook offers a wide variety of housing opportunities at variours price points in an array of neighborhoods. Housing in Bolingbrook includes single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses.

In addition, the most recent endeavor is The Promenade located just off of Boughton Road and I-355. It is the home of a beautiful outdoor mall with retailers and restaurants galore! Bolingbrook also boasts the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex which is a 68,000 square foot facility with exercise equipment, an outdoor water park, volley ball courts, concession stands, and more. And, not far away visitors and residents will find the Clow International airport, where small airplanes take off and land, helicopters come to refuel, and hungry travelers can eat while watching all of the fun. Clow also offers a flying school for the adventurers at heart! Miniature golf, batting cages, and the Showplace movie theater are just a few more reasons why residents love living in Bolingbrook!

Darien, located 20 miles outside of Chicago, is the youngest city in Dupage County, but its roots stretch back more than 100 years. The city began as a collection of farms and homes along an old stagecoach line that is present-day Interstate 55 (the Stevenson Expressway). This settlement soon became known as the Cass village. In 1890, the village of Lace was established near what today is Cass Avenue, Plainfield Road and 75th Street. Old Lace School now houses the Darien Historical Society. After World War 11, farms became subdivisions, four of which joined to create Darien in 1969. The town was named after Darien, Connecticut.

Most of the homes in Darien are single-family, but a new wave of development has increased offerings to include townhomes/condos and contemporary luxury homes. Today, Darien residents can take advantage of many services.

A cultural center of the community, the Indian Prairie Public Library moved into a brand new 43,000- square foot building in the 1990s and has more than 111,000 books on its shelves. The library district serves 44,000 people in the area with adult and children’s pro- grains. Concerts and other programs round out the library’s offerings.

The Darien Park District maintains 14 parks, including Darien Community Park, the site of the annual Darienfest, and offers programs for children, teens, adults and senior citizens. The park district also helps operate Sportsplex, which offers a variety of sports and wellness activities, including skating. In keeping with a desire to provide extra service for residents and to promote shopping in the city’s stores, Darien offers a free trolley that takes residents to the city’s shopping and recreation centers.

Elementary students attend schools in Darien Elementary District 6 1, Cass Elementary District 63 and Center Cass Elementary District 66. High school students attend Hinsdale South High School in Hinsdale District 86 or Downers Grove South High School in Downers Grove District 99.

Interstate 55 forms the south border of Darien and makes the city convenient to Chicago. Pace Suburban Bus Service is available to take commuters to Downers Grove train stations.

Summer Musical Entertainment - Free Outdoor Concerts at Jackman Park Gazebo, Lehigh & Prairie
7-8:30 pm Every Wednesday, June 17-August 5

Bring your dinner, folding chairs and lawn blankets and enjoy these shows guaranteed to please young and old alike! Weather uncertain? Call the outdoor weather hotline at (847) 604-1893 after 6 pm the day of the performance. In case of inclement weather, all concerts will be held at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Please remember, alcohol is not permitted on the park grounds. Bring food items to every Wednesday night concert to be donated to the Northfield Township Food Pantry.

June 17– Glenview Concert Band
Kick off the Jackman Park outdoor concert series with Glenview’s own hometown favorite! Enjoy contemporary favorites, marches, light classics and fun show tunes. The Glenview Concert Band is under the direction of bandmaster Ken Bartosz.

June 24– Soda (featuring members from The Only Sons)
This all-star line up captures the heart and soul of one of the most diverse playlists you’ll find anywhere. Soda presents an all-ages show with enough audience participation to keep the kids engaged and plenty of good old rock and roll to please their parents, too! http://sodarocks.com

July 1 - New Invaders
All fans that grew up listening to the music of the 60’s on transistor radios plus the teen generation that followed will not be able to resist grooving to the infectious beat and mesmerizing lyrics of these great pop songs. The New Invaders presents a fun-filled, groovy musical show featuring the rockin’ sounds and world changing style of the “fab” sixties! http://www.newinvaders.com

July 8 – Members Only
With their radical vintage 80’s costumes, high-energy stage show and bona fide renditions of your favorite 80’s tunes, Members Only not only play your favorite music from the “me generation” they totally transform you back in time! From mega-superstars to one-hit wonders, Members Only plays the very best Rock, Pop, New Wave and novelty songs the 80’s had to offer. http://www.bass-schuler.com/membersonly.php4

July 15– Soul Cookin'
Soul Cookin’ brings you their genuine soul sound featuring outstanding vocals and all the great sounds of the Motown era and beyond. They cover everything from the great R&B classics of the 50’s, Motown sounds of the 60’s, 70’s disco era, right into the 21 st Century. This band has found the winning recipe and now they’re cookin’ with soul! http://www.bass-schuler.com/soulcookin.php4

July 22 - BBI
For over a decade, BBI has entertained and excited audiences with their infectious sound and stage performances. BBI performs Billboard’s top 40 hits from Hip Hop to pop, from rock and roll and Motown. BBI will wow the crowd with world class musicians and an electrifying stage presence. http://www.bass-schuler.com/bbicollege.php4

July 29 – Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band
Back by popular demand! The Beach Bum band has traveled across the country performing on stage with Jimmy Buffet. You’ll be transported to the tropics with this band that brings you steel drums, rockin’ guitars, horns, percussion harmonies and lots of fun!

August 5 – Jose Valdez and the Mambo Allstars
The Mambo All Stars play salsa, meringue, cumbia, cha-cha and boleros, a cross section of all the Latin dance rhythms. The music includes piano artistry that is exciting, full of authentic montuno rhythms and driving solos backed by torrid percussion. http://www.bass-schuler.com/josevaldes.php4

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The Wheaton Park District and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce present the Taste of Wheaton, a family celebration. The festivities begin Wednesday, June 3 and run through Sunday, June 7 and features all the excitement and activities from the Cream of Wheaton, plus a few surprises!

Wednesday, June 3
4 pm • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Main & Liberty
4-10 pm • Carnival Rides, Liberty Street
5-9 pm • Bago Tournament Practice, Karlskoga Avenue
5-9 pm • Cookout, Karlskoga Avenue

Thursday, June 4
4-10 pm • Carnival Rides, Liberty Street
4-6 pm • Bingo, Karlskoga Avenue
5-9 pm • Arrowhead Food, Wheaton Avenue
6-9 pm • Wine Tasting & Beer Garden, Karlskoga Avenue
5:30-6:30 pm • Opening Band, Municipal Band
7-8:30 pm • Municipal Band, Memorial Park

Friday, June 5
1-11 pm • Carnival Rides, Liberty Street
4-8 pm • Craft Fair, Memorial Park
4-10 pm • Food Vendors, Wheaton Avenue
5-8 pm • Business Expo, Memorial Park
7-9 pm • Car Show, Wesley (between Main & Cross)
5-10 pm • Bands/Entertainment, Karlskoga Avenue
5-10 pm • Beer Garden, Karlskoga Avenue

Saturday, June 6
7:30 am • Run for the Animals, Memorial Park & Surrounding Streets
8:45 am • Zippity Zoo Run, Memorial Park & Surrounding Streets
10 am-Noon (approx.) • Post-Race Party, Karlskoga Avenue
7-11 am • Paws for Breakfast, Memorial Park Leisure Center
10 am-5 pm • Children’s Inflatables, Memorial Park
10 am-5 pm • Craft Fair, Memorial Park
10 am-10 pm • Beer Sales, Karlskoga
Noon-11 pm • Carnival Rides, Liberty Street
Noon-5 pm • Bands/Entertainment, Memorial Park Bandshell
2-2:15 pm • Wheaton Sesquicentennial Celebration, Memorial Park Bandshell
5-10 pm • Bands/Entertainment, Karlskoga Entertainment Area
8 am-2 pm • French Market Between Main & Cross
10:30 am-3:30 pm • WPD Lean & Green, Tennis Courts...Kids’ Activities, Go Green & Fitness
11am-5 pm • Bags Tournament, Karlskoga Avenue
10 am-5 pm • Business Expo, Memorial Park
10 am-10 pm • Food Vendors, Wheaton Avenue

Sunday, June 7
1-8 pm • Carnival Rides, Liberty Street

Note – Schedule is tentative.