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Central Avenue in downtown Elgin will trade traffic for tuxedos later this month in honor of the local businesses, owners and moguls that help shape the city’s character.
City leaders unanimously approved a request to close one block of Central Avenue Saturday, Sept. 27, for the Elgin Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet. Chamber President Veronica Seever said the banquet, which is open to the public, is meant to celebrate the establishments, nonprofits and individuals who contribute to Elgin’s growth and community spirit.
“We do a whole lot in the community, but what I love about this event particularly is it’s the one thing that really is about our members,” Seever said. “It’s about the business community, the people that pour into our community every day of their lives, and why we thrive as a community.”
