Life in Elgin Photos of the Week June 29 - July 5

Here are the Life in Elgin flickr pool photos (all photos taken in Elgin, by people who are not me) taken June 29 - July 5. Click the photo to go to its flickr page.

Photo by Bill M

Photo by James Jordan

Photo by wardseward

Photo by saddkatt

Tags: 4th of July parade, baby, bands, bar, Elgin, flickr, Gasthaus Zur Linde, group, IL, Illinois, kids, Life in Elgin, lollipop, music, photography, photos, show, sucker, water tower
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Life in Elgin Photos of the Week, June 22 - 28

Here are the Life in Elgin flickr pool photos (all photos taken in Elgin, by people who are not me) taken June 22 - 28. Click the photo to go to its flickr page.

Photo by msweber2007

Photo by msweber2007

Photo by bill_m

Photo by bill_m

Tags: children, dragonflies, dragonfly, Elgin, face paint, Fen, flickr, fun, IL, Illinois, kids, Life in Elgin flickr pool, nature, photography, photos, potato sack race, summer, watermelon, YMCA
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Elgin’s Ribfest on Memorial Day

Although I don’t eat ribs, I still checked out Ribfest on Monday. Check out my photos and videos! Also, click here to check out Ape of Wrath’s set of photos from the Fox Trot that went on earlier that morning.

Here are kids playing in the water at Festival Park:

Here’s a quick scan of the crowd:

Here are kids riding on a fun train:

Tags: beer, clown, drinks, Elgin, Festival Park, food, fountain, IL, Illinois, kids, Memorial Day, music, park, Ribfest, ribs, train, video, water, youtube
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In the Neighborhood

In the Neighborhood Deli & Cafe opened in April and is at 185 N. Edison. (Between Highland and Larkin. I think Dominoes used to be there.) Click here for their website, and here for lots of cool info on the place and an interview with its owner from Beep.

The Good Shephard

Now this is my kind of place: lots of healthy and vegetarian options, cheap prices, some serious Elgin pride, and outdoor seating.

Creamy chicken artichoke soup

Each sandwich is named after an Elgin school or institution. I had the “Good Shephard.” Also, each sandwich costs $6.50. Now that’s what I’m talking about!

The Kimball

When I was there I saw the cutest thing: The mother of a kid who looked to be around 3 years old ordered the kids’ meal. The restaurant worker asked the child–not the mother–what he would like for his “side,” a cup of fruit or chips. (This kid chose the fruit!) Then they brought out a treasure chest and let him pick a small toy. The mother sat down at a table and the child sat at a miniature kids’ table next to hers, flipping through a picture book while eating his fruit cup. I have never seen a restaurant treat a 3-year-old with more respect.

My only complaint about the place is that everything comes in disposable containers. I know they want to be convenient and fast, but that is so so bad for the environment. Even if they recycle the containers, it doesn’t compare to reusing plates and glasses, etc.

Tags: children, Elgin, food, fruit, Illinois, In the Neighborhood Deli & Cafe, kids, panini, sandwiches
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Students, get help with StoryTube!

Remember when I wrote about Gail Borden’s video book review contest, and how I hoped they would provide cameras for those who don’t own one? Well, they are! Today!

Students in first through sixth grades are invited to visit Gail Borden Public Library from noon to 2 p.m. today to get help taping and uploading StoryTubes entries. The StoryTubes contest is about describing your favorite book on a YouTube video, with chances to win $500 in books. Participants should bring the book they want to talk about or locate it at the library, plus any props they want to use. A parent must be present to give permission. Taping will take place in the South Story Room off the Youth Services corridor of the library, 270 N. Grove Ave.

Tags: Books, children, contest, Elgin, Gail Borden Public Library, Illinois, kids, StoryTube, video, youtube
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