Rev. Andrew Love named pastor at Progressive Baptist Church
The Rev. Andrew Love was installed as the new pastor at Progressive Baptist Church in Elgin in a ceremony held Sunday.
Love, a native of Chicago’s West Side, was ordained in 2004 and has served in various roles at Second Baptist Church of Elgin, including deacon board treasurer, youth and adult Sunday school teacher, and leader of the prison ministry, according to a news release.
He holds a master’s degree in biblical studies from Moody Bible Institute and worked in social services for more than 35 years before retiring from DuPage County Senior Services, the release said.
Love replaces longtime Pastor Willie Tate, who died Sept. 18, 2023, at the age of 79.
The church honored Tate with a throne unveiling and a pastoral robe preservation ceremony in February. The Rev. Willie L. Tate Memorial Scholarship was established through the United Black Scholarship Fund.
Elgin National Watch Historic District exhibit opens Friday
An event to celebrate the opening of the Preserving the Elgin National Watch Historic District exhibit at the Elgin History Museum will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23.
The neighborhood has been a historic district for nearly 30 years, according to the museum’s website. The Friday event will include Debra Vruble and Carly Gorick from the district’s neighborhood association presenting the history and photos of the neighborhood, which takes its name from the Elgin Watch Co., located in the city from 1864 to 1968.
Light refreshments will be served. The museum is located at 360 Park St.
For more information, call 847-742-4248 or go to elginhistory.org.
Dundee Township holding fishing event along the Fox River
The Dundee Township Park District will host an all-ages fishing event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, along the Fox River in Aldis Park in West Dundee.
Fishing equipment will be available for those who can’t provide their own, according to online park district information. Children will receive a small tackle box filled with bobbers, lures and other items. Each registered family will be given a 30-minute fishing spot and instruction as needed.
The event, which costs $5 per person, also will feature giveaways, prizes, crafts and games. The park district will be providing hot dogs, chips and drinks.
An Illinois fishing license is required for anyone 16 or older. Registration at register.dtpd.org will be accepted through noon Friday, Aug. 23.
Bike for the Kids fundraiser for Easterseals set for Sunday
Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley will be hosting its ninth annual Bike for the Kids at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin.
Participants can choose the trail distance they want to ride along the Fox River and then enjoy family entertainment, an adapted bike presentation, kids ride, music, a beer tent and tacos, according to the event’s website.
Funds raised will help children receive therapeutic services. Registration is $60 per rider; Easterseals clients can sign up for free.
For more information, go to www.classy.org/event/9th-annual-bike-for-the-kids/e583185.
