Elgin seeking evergreen/fir tree for city holiday display
The city of Elgin is accepting submissions for a donated evergreen tree that will be set up on downtown DuPage Court as the city’s 2025 holiday tree.
Trees proposed for the honor by their owners must be between 30 and 40 feet tall, in good health and within 30 miles of the city. The evergreen types preferred are Norway spruce, Colorado blue spruce and firs. Pine trees will not be considered.
Tree owners must include their name, address, email, phone number and a brief explanation of why their tree should be chosen. Submissions also must include at least four photos of the tree showing its height, circumference and overall health.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 26. Finalist tree owners must be available for a site visit by the city’s technical team to ensure the tree meets all requirements before the selection is made and plans to cut down the tree are arranged.
The winning tree will be announced in early November. For more information, go to bit.ly/3KXUuOo. To submit your tree, email specialevents@elginil.gov.
Check out Elgin Toastmasters at Oct. 21 open house
Elgin Toastmasters will hold a free open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Elgin Township Building, 729 South McLean Blvd., Elgin.
Attendees will have a chance to learn about honing their public speaking skills by organizing thoughts, thinking on your feet, developing meeting skills, speaking with clarity and fluency, and gaining confidence by practicing in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Free pizza and dessert will be served. For more information, call 224-535-1227 or email rkortetm@gmail.com.
The meeting also will be available to livestream on Zoom. To register, go to tinyurl.com/3fxykuvz.
Elgin Community College will host its Fall 2025 Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2025, on its Spartan Drive Campus in Elgin. (Elgin Community College)
Job fair being held Oct. 22 at Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College’s Fall 2025 Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Building J Events Center on the school’s Spartan Drive campus.
Job-seekers will have a chance to connect with local employers from a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, health care and other business sectors, according to a news release.
The spring 2025 job fair featured more than 100 employers and welcomed more than 350 attendees. No registration is required, but attendees should bring copies of their resumes to share with employers.
For more information, email spel@elgin.edu or go elgin.edu/jobfair.
DNA accepting applications for incubator program
Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is taking applications through Friday, Oct. 24, for owners of small business startups who would like to take part in the Made In Elgin incubator program.
The one-year program will provide low-cost retail space to help businesses grow, according to the DNA website. Hands-on mentorship and structured training programs will be offered while creating a pipeline for businesses to transition into permanent storefronts in downtown Elgin.
The project will be using shared retail and production space at Courtyard 40, a mixed-use retail and residential building at 40 DuPage Court, the website said.
For more information, call 847-488-1456, email info@DowntownElgin.com or go to www.downtownelgin.com/incubator.
