Love on the Lawn music event being held Saturday in Festival Park
The third annual Love on the Lawn musical fest will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, in Elgin’s downtown Festival Park.
Dedicated to family, music and community love, according to its website, the event will feature performances by Grammy Award-winning DJs, food, local vendors and children’s activities.
Tickets are $30 for the general public and free for children under age 10. VIP tickets are available for $60.
For more information, go to www.lotlfest.com.
Elgin police officer cleared in non-fatal shooting of suicidal man
Elgin police Officer Fernando Camacho is back on the job after being cleared of any wrongdoing in a non-fatal shooting that occurred in January, a city news release said.
An independent internal investigation conducted by a law firm hired by the city “concluded that Officer Camacho’s actions were justified and in compliance with department policies,” the release said.
Camacho also was cleared in an investigation done by the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force, which found his actions were justified and criminal charges not warranted.
The shooting occurred after Camacho responded to a Jan. 13 call about a suicidal person at a home in the 900 block of Oak Ridge Boulevard.
According to reports, Camacho arrived at the residence to find a 29-year-old man with wounds to his neck and torso. He attempted to assist the victim, who struggled with him and grabbed a knife to stab himself. When the man advanced on Camacho with the weapon, he fired his weapon and then rendered aid until medical personnel arrived, the report said.
Per police policy, a second internal probe is done in all shooting cases to ensure no department rules or regulations were broken. Camacho was on paid administrative leave while the reviews were conducted.
Waiting list now open for Wildwood Trace Apartments in Elgin
Full Circle Management has announced that, in collaboration with the Association for Individual Development, the waiting list for Wildwood Trace Apartments in Elgin is now open.
The apartment complex at 695 S. State St. offers affordable housing for applicants who qualify under the current Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Limits, according to a news release. There are 50 one- and two-bedroom apartments available.
To apply, go to www.rentwt.org. For more information, contact Laura Erickson at 224-407-4445 or larkin.manager@fccommunities.org.
Fire-damaged Armanetti’s in Carpentersville to be demolished
The owners of Shar’s Armanetti Fine Wine and Spirits, 222 W. Main St., have obtained a village permit to demolish the fire-damaged store in Carpentersville.
Village Manager John’OSullivan said it is not known if the owner plans to build a new structure. They would need to go through a permitting process and reviews by village’s planning and zoning commission and village board before construction could begin.
A May 19 fire at the store resulted in an estimated $1 million in property damage and $500,000 in property loss, Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz said at the time.
Lions Club mobile unit to offer free hearing and retinal screenings
The Lions Mobile Health Screening Unit will be providing free hearing and retinal screenings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at St. Edward Preparatory School, 274 Division St., Elgin.
Sponsored by the Elgin Lions Club and the Lions of Illinois Foundation, the event is funded through donations made to the two organizations, a news release said.
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic disabilities in the United States, with about 15.5% (44.1 million) of American adults age 20 and older have some level of hearing loss, according to the release.
Early detection of retinal disorders, such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, is critical for those who might need treatment, which is why anyone 55 or older is encouraged to have a screening, the release said.
For more information on the programs and services, go to www.lionsofillinoisfoundation.org.
