Elgin News Digest: No Elgin market, West Dundee French Market on July 4; local police agencies beefing up Independence Day patrols
Elgin's outdoor market will not operate that day because there are too many other activities going on downtown, including a parade, food trucks, live music and a fireworks show, said Jennifer Fukala, executive director of the Downtown Neighborhood Association.
Both weekly seasonal markets will return to their regular hours on Friday, July 11.
The holiday will not affect The Depot Market in downtown East Dundee, which will take place as scheduled on Saturday, July 5, Depot attendant Mark Feck said.
Law enforcement agencies across Kane County are increasing patrols for the Fourth of July holiday and cracking down on people driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The Kane County state's attorney's office will be working with police agencies on an anti-DUI 'no-refusal' operation, which will start at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and end at 2 a.m. Saturday, July 5, according to a news release.
Assistant state's attorneys will assist police in obtaining search warrants to conduct blood, breath or urine tests on people who are stopped on suspicion of drunken driving and refuse to submit to testing as required by Illinois law, the release said. Someone who continues to refuse testing even with a search warrant being issued should expect to face additional charges, officials said.
Additionally, Carpentersville and Elgin police are conducting a safety campaigns through Monday, July 7, focused on impaired and unbuckled drivers.
Admission on Friday, July 4, will be $4 per person at the Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center, 300 N. Kennedy Drive/Route 25, Carpentersville.
The rate applies to residents and nonresidents, according to a Dundee Township Park District social media post. Daily admission rates are usually $10 residents/$13 nonresidents for ages 3 to 9; $11 residents/$14 nonresidents for ages 10 to 61; and $9 residents/$12 nonresidents for anyone 62 or older. Children 2 or younger are admitted for free.
The aquatic center's July 4 hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.dtpd.org/dolphin-cove-family-aquatic-center.
Paul's Family Restaurant in Elgin will host its third annual car show from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5, in its parking lot at 1300 Lawrence Ave.
The show is open to all years and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles, according to a social media post. Registration is $15 and runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The cars are free to view, and the restaurant will be open for business.
The rainout date is Sunday, July 6. For more information, call JP Car Shows, 847-275-8290.
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