Eight tennis courts in Elgin slated for makeovers

To all tennis players in and around Elgin.

The city is due to start resurfacing a total of eight tennis courts this week.

The makeovers are in store for the six courts at Judson University and two other courts at St. Francis Park.

As part of the city's agreement to do the work at Judson, the six courts will be open for public play, said Parks Development Coordinator Paul Bednar.

"The city talked to Judson about using those for the public, because we need additional tennis courts, as you know," Bednar said.

The city is paying roughly $22,000 to complete both projects and the courts should be open for play in two weeks, Bednar said.

That this news comes during the Wimbledon fortnight is that much sweeter.

Last summer, the city resurfaced a pair of courts at Channing Park.

Today, the courts are absolutely stunning and you'll often find me there banging the ball around with my hitting partner.

It sure will be nice to give these other courts a test drive.

Pig, anyone? American Legion Post 1231 in Lake in the Hills will hold its annual pig roast at 5 p.m. Saturday.

There will be food, beer and live rock music at the event that draws people from all over McHenry County.

The classic and modern rock band "Since I was 3" is scheduled to play.

Tickets for dinner and the beer garden cost $15.

If you're only interested in the beer garden, tickets for that cost $5 - money collected from the event will help the American Legion pay for veteran services and community projects.

For information about the event, visit www.post1231.org, or call (847) 658-2010.

Music in Pingree Grove: On Sunday, Pingree Grove kicks off its music in the park series, with a band called "Mr. Myers."

All shows begin at 6 p.m.

Every Sunday through Aug. 2, officials will either invite a band or organize activities for children.

Officials invite you to bring food and to ride your bikes to save energy.

For more information, contact Cathie Vavra at cathiev@pingreegrove.org.

Catch you later: See you in a couple of weeks; I'm taking time off to watch the second week of Wimbledon on television. Go Federer!

Lenore Adkins covers Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, McHenry County College and Pingree Grove. She lives in Elgin. To reach her, call (847) 608-2725 or send an e-mail to ladkins@dailyherald.com