PLAIN WHITE T’S, GYM CLASS HEROES TO PLAY ‘NIGHTMARE’
Plain White T’s and Gym Class Heroes will be taking the stage Friday, Oct. 16, on the first night of Nightmare on Chicago Street in downtown Elgin.
As the annual zombie-themed street fest expands to two days this year, the first night will be focused on a concert stage set up in a limited area before expanding to a larger footprint the next night for the traditional Halloween event, which includes live actors roaming the streets, staged shows, live music and other entertainment.
Friday night’s band lineup will be pop-punk band The Ataris, who will perform at 6 p.m., followed by Chicago indie rock band Plain White T’s, best known for the song “Hey There Delilah,” at 7:30 p.m., and rap rockers Gym Class Heroes, which had a hit with “Stereo Hearts,” at 9 p.m.
The music acts performing on Oct. 20 have not been announced.
For tickets and more information, go to www.nightmareonchicagostreet.com.
BARRINGTON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT WORK UNDERWAY
Construction on Barrington Avenue road improvements between Van Buren Street and Route 68/Penny Road in East Dundee has started.
The project includes spot replacement of curbs and gutters, new sidewalks at intersections to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards and pavement work. It should be finished in about five weeks, weather permitting, according to the village’s webste.
Access to that part of Barrington Avenue and driveways there will be available throughout the project, although residents and drivers could be periodically affected by the work. Construction will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, the website said.
For more information, email the village public works department at edpwadmin@eastdndee.net or project engineering consultant Heinz & Associates at jheinz@glheinzinc.com.
CASTRO’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS UNDERWAY
State Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, has launched her annual summer reading program for children who live in the 22nd District.
“Summer provides a great opportunity for students to keep their minds active while on break,” Castro said in a news release. “I look forward to seeing more students become bookworms these next few months.”
Students who participate in the book club are required to read eight books of their choice and submit a form with the names of the books read to her Elgin office by Friday, Aug. 14. Those who complete the task will receive a gift card and a certificate from Castro.
The form is available online at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2Hp4d5G42k6UtDEd4Lz1KuiA-EM6rxIJg-6FOZtWVZ3PS2A/viewform. To request a form by mail, call 847-214-8864.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION FRIDAY IN CARPENTER PARK
A Juneteenth Summer Jam will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, June 19, in Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave.
The free event will include live music, poetry and spoken-word performers, barbecue, snacks, beverages and local vendors, according to a social media post. It’s sponsored by School District 300.
For more information, email 300annualjuneteenth@gmail.com.
FATHER’S DAY PROMOS AT AQUATIC CENTER, ZOO
Dundee Township Park District is offering promotions for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, at Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center and the Randall Oaks Zoo.
At the aquatic center and the zoo, dads will get in free for the day with the purchase of a child’s admission, according to the park district’s website. There will be a hot dog-eating contest for dads at Dolphin Cove.
Dolphin Cove, located at 300 Kennedy Drive (Route 25) in Carpentersville, will be open from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 847-836-7946 or email meschenbach@dtpd.org.
Hours at Randall Oaks Zoo, located at 1180 N. Randall Road in West Dundee, are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 847-551-4312 or email randalloakszoo@dtpd.org.
