tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113986702024-03-07T20:50:19.231-06:00Downtown ElginThe Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is a coalition that represents the interests
of the individuals and organizations with a presence in downtown Elgin. The Association's
purpose is to foster a center of activity and ensure economic stability for the heart of Elgin
through historic preservation, communication, education, promotion and economic
revitalization.
National Main Street Community
Illinois Main Street CommunityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger692125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-32202615363242351872012-06-07T09:02:00.001-05:002012-06-07T09:02:06.928-05:004th of July Parade Grand Marshals Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The City
of Elgin's 4th of July Parade - Presented by Sherman Health and the 4th of July
Parade Committee announced today its 2012 Parade Grand Marshals will be the
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">To
celebrate their centennial anniversary, the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
CEO, Vicki Wright, will serve as the official ambassador She will ride in a
beautiful powder blue Cadillac, courtesy of Elgin resident Richard Bennett, and
will be joined by an Elgin area high school student who will be receiving her
Gold Award - the highest award a Girl Scout can earn for achievement in
community service. Following right behind the Grand Marshal vehicle will be the
Girl Scouts Color Guard and dozens of scouts of all ages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">“The 4th
of July Parade Committee is privileged to have these wonderful young ladies
representing Elgin as our ambassadors for the 2012 Parade,” said DNA Promotions
Coordinator Jason Pawlowski.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Girl
Scouts Founder, Juliette Gordon Low, organized the first Girl Scout troop on
March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. Since then, for 100 years, Girl Scouts has
been building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a
better place. Today, there are 3.2 million Girl Scouts. More than 59 million
American women enjoyed Girl Scouting during their childhood and that number
continues to grow as Girl Scouts continues to inspire, challenge, and empower
girls everywhere.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The 2012
City of Elgin 4th of July Parade – Presented by Sherman Health steps off
Wednesday, July 4 at 9AM at Slade and Douglas Avenues and ending at Highland
and Douglas Avenues. The theme of this year’s parade is “Red, White and Food” –
a celebration of Elgin’s great tastes and unique flavors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Nearly 100
parade units are expected to participate in this summertime tradition, which
typically draws more than 15,000 spectators annually to downtown Elgin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The 2012
City of Elgin 4th of July Parade is presented by Sherman Health. Additional
parade sponsors include Alexian Brothers Health System, Armida & Joe
Dominguez, BMO Harris Bank, Danny's Pizza, Elgin Community College, Lamp
Incorporated, Payday Loan Store, Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Psychosis
Haunted House, Spring Hill Gymnastics, Waste Management and Woody Buick.<o:p></o:p></span><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-59775411275079278252012-06-05T08:18:00.002-05:002012-06-05T08:18:46.776-05:00Downtown Elgin Harvest Market Kicks Off 12th Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Downtown Neighborhood Association is excited to kick off its 12th season of the<strong> Downtown Elgin Harvest Market – Presented by Alexian Brothers Health System</strong> this <strong>Thursday, June 7</strong> with brand new market hours from <strong>4-8PM</strong>. Located prominently in downtown Elgin at 200 N. Grove Avenue, our weekly outdoor market will run for eighteen consecutive weeks every Thursday thru October 4.<br />
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Opening day at the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market will consist of:<br />
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• Free Alexian Brothers and Davey Tree Tote Bags for customers<br />
• More than 20 vendors with fresh vegetables, breads, olives, spices, honey, fresh cut flowers, t-shirts, artwork and concessions<br />
• <strong><em>NEW!</em></strong> Weekly Kids Row run by community partners. Kids can partake in fun, on-site activities and also have a chance to win prizes by trying a new vegetable each week and showing a recently checked out Gail Borden Public Library book to one our Kid’s Row Harvest Market volunteers. This promotion is held in conjunction with the Gail Borden Public Library’s summer reading program “Reading is So Delicious”.<br />
• <strong><em>NEW!</em></strong> Weekly cooking demonstrations with Chef Quincy Owens. Each week Chef Quincy, a personal chef and Elgin Community College graduate, will show market patrons how to take available products at the market and transform them into a great meal or snack for your family.<br />
• Weekly live entertainment with DJ Greg from Fun Time Music spinning music.<br />
• The Elgin Fire Department will also be on hand weekly with their trucks and various fire fighting and rescue equipment. This is the public’s opportunity to meet and mingle with their local firefighters and become familiar with the tools of their trade.<br />
• Interactive, informational community and sponsor booths focusing on wellness, environment, sustainability, and the community.<br />
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Thanks to a grant from the Fit for Kids program, customers will be able to use their EBT/Link cards as well as credit cards at the market information booth to purchase tokens for buying products at the market.<br />
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For more details about weekly events, live entertainment and attractions at the 2012 Downtown Elgin Harvest Market, visit <a href="http://www.elginharvestmarket.com/"><strong>www.ElginHarvestMarket.com</strong></a> <br />
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The Downtown Elgin Harvest Market is presented by Alexian Brothers Health System and is sponsored by Davey Tree, Waste Management, Armida & Joe Dominguez, Chiro One, Salon Couture and Simple Balance Holistic Center. The City of Elgin is a Downtown Elgin Harvest Market partner.<br />
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For more information on the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market or how to get involved, please contact Harvest Market manager Jennifer Benson at <strong>847-488-1456</strong> or via email at <a href="mailto:elginharvestmarket@gmail.com"><strong>elginharvestmarket@gmail.com</strong></a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-32407385334803582552012-04-06T16:13:00.004-05:002012-04-06T16:13:59.436-05:002012 Downtown Madness Champion Crowned<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After four intense rounds of voting that saw a record-setting 6,000 votes cast for 16 sweet Elgin eateries, the public has spoken and the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is proud to announce that the winner of Downtown Madness 2012 is Danny's Pizza (302-D S. McLean Boulevard) Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza.<br />
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A trophy presentation was held Thursday, April 4 at Elgin Public House, the downtown Elgin representative in the Downtown vs. Crosstown final round, with representatives from both establishments present. With over 1,800 votes cast in the Championship Round of voting in the DNA's award-winning, month-long, social media-driven restaurant promotion, Danny's Pizza narrowly defeated Elgin Public House by 96 votes.<br />
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The DNA would like to offer sincere thanks to our 16 Downtown Madness 2012 participants and recognize their signature dishes:<br />
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<strong>Al's Cafe</strong> (43 DuPage Court) Roasted Salmon Mediterranean<br /><strong>Big Apple Bagels</strong> (561 N. McLean Blvd) Big Apple Club<br /><strong>Buckingham's Steakhouse</strong> (250 S. Grove Avenue inside Grand Victoria Casino) Grand Tomahawk<br /><strong>Colonial Cafe</strong> (600 S. McLean Blvd) Ultimate Grilled Mac and Cheese Melt<br /><strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> (302 S. McLean Blvd) Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza<br /><strong>Elgin Public House</strong> (219 E. Chicago Street) Turkey Avocado BLT<br /><strong>Herb's Bakery</strong> (1020 Larkin Avenue) German Pretzel Roll<br /><strong>In the Neighborhood Deli</strong> (185 Edison Street) Garlic Dijon Chicken Sandwich<br /><strong>Nick's Pizza</strong> (990 S. Randall Road) Nick's Special<br /><strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> (1300 Lawrence Avenue) Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwich<br /><strong>Prairie Rock Grill</strong> (127 S. Grove Avenue) Prairie Rock Cuban<br /><strong>Prime BurgerHouse</strong> (250 S. Grove Avenue) Drunken Bull Burger<br /><strong>Ravenheart Coffee</strong> (176 E. Chicago Street) Macadamia Nut White Mocha<br /><strong>The Walnut Speakeasy</strong> (214 Walnut Avenue) Ribs<br /><strong>Toom Toom Thai Restaurant</strong> (23 S. Grove Avenue) Nam Tok<br /><strong>Villa Verone</strong> (13 Douglas Avenue) Gamberi e Cappesante Scampi<br />
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The DNA also thanks the <strong>Daily Herald</strong> and <strong>WRMN-AM 1410</strong> for your generosity as Downtown Madness Media Sponsors.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs1ZssMybv4" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to view the Downtown Madness "One Shining Moment" Trophy Presentation YouTube video >>></strong></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-69965281510946546682012-04-02T21:02:00.000-05:002012-04-02T21:10:01.717-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Evening Update - April 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Road to the Downtown Madness Championship ends here and only you and your team of voting friends, family, colleagues and co-workers can determine the winner.
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Before we put Downtown Madness to bed for good for 2012, let's give you one LAST update before the final buzzer sounds tonight at Midnight. The voting pace is really heating up between these two Elgin rivals and the ebb and flow continues yet again...
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Monday, April 2 at 9:00PM:</strong>
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> leads <strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> by 33.
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There's just nothing like Downtown Madness! Lace up those shoes! Get out on the floor! There's still time for one last big dance and you've got destiny on your side! Pull for your favorite team and <a href="http://conta.cc/HxSa5Y" target="_blank"><strong>CHOOSE THE CHAMPION NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Final Round voting concludes TONIGHT at 11:59PM!</strong>
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Voting totals and e-mail addresses will be officially tabulated, audited and verified on Tuesday. The winner of Downtown Madness will then be announced Wednesday, April 4 in our Downtown Neighborhood News Top 10 eblast. If you do not currently receive the DNN, visit <a href="http://www.downtownelgin.com/"><strong>www.DowntownElgin.com</strong></a> to subscribe today!
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Last chance to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 establishments and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by no later than April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-54231909321373592872012-04-02T16:08:00.001-05:002012-04-02T16:08:20.842-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Afternoon Update - April 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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T-minus 8 hours to go in the penultimate round of voting in Downtown Madness. Supporters for both teams are laying it all on the line just for the sweet taste of victory and their One Shining Moment in Elgin's Big Dance.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Monday, April 2 at 4:00PM:</strong>
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> by 28.
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Let New Orleans have it's little basketball scrimmage tonight. The Wildcats and Jayhawks have nothing on our two Madness powerhouses. After the game wraps, gather up your team of friends, family and colleagues, log on to www.DowntownElgin.com and pull for your favorite Elgin eatery! <a href="http://conta.cc/HxSa5Y" target="_blank"><strong>CHOOSE THE CHAMPION NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Final Round voting concludes TONIGHT at 11:59PM!</strong>
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Don't forget to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 establishments and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by no later than April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-15442889530913750542012-04-02T11:04:00.000-05:002012-04-02T13:37:01.067-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Morning Update - April 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And then there were two: the defending champs and the battle-tested pizzeria. One downtown Elgin eatery and their Turkey Avocado BLT and one crosstown eatery with their Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza. Who walks away the title? It all comes down to one thing: YOUR VOTES!
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Monday, April 2 at 11:00AM:</strong>
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> by 112.
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There's less than 13 hours of Madness left to go and it's anyone's game at this point! Show your team spirit by rockin' the vote! <a href="http://conta.cc/HxSa5Y" target="_blank"><strong>CHOOSE THE CHAMPION NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Final Round voting concludes TODAY at 11:59PM!</strong>
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Don't forget to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 establishments and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by no later than April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-46724812602564200222012-04-01T11:05:00.001-05:002012-04-01T11:05:47.868-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - April 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The calendar may say April 1 but there's no fooling our Downtown Madness voters - the Madness is in full fledge! The second half of the Downtown Madness Championship Round of voting is just getting started and we have yet another change atop our back-and-forth leaderboard.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Sunday, April 1 at 11:00AM:</strong>
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> by 13.
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The shot clock is winding down! Join the Madness NOW! Don't fumble away your chance to help your team claim the title! Get in the game and help determine the winner in the battle for Elgin epicurean bragging rights. <a href="http://conta.cc/GFBnOj" target="_blank"><strong>CHOOSE THE CHAMPION NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Final Round voting concludes Monday, April 2 at 11:59PM!</strong>
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Don't forget to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 establishments and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by no later than April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-59907751362034967912012-03-31T12:39:00.000-05:002012-03-31T12:39:00.655-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 31<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're a little more than midway through the opening half of the Downtown Madness Championship Round of voting and it's anyone's ballgame at this point.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Saturday, March 31 at 12:30PM:</strong>
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> leads <strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> by 71
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This is Elgin's Big Dance! If you haven't joined the Madness yet, what are you waiting for? Time is running out to vote! Help determine the winner in the battle for Elgin epicurean bragging rights. <a href="http://conta.cc/GFBnOj" target="_blank"><strong>CHOOSE THE CHAMPION NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Final Round voting concludes Monday, April 2 at 11:59PM!</strong>
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If you haven't picked up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue, you need to get in the game! Visit all 16 establishments and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by no later than April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-70063973782970771142012-03-30T17:30:00.000-05:002012-03-30T17:30:33.963-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And...we're off and running in the Championship Round of Downtown Madness. Our Downtown and Crosstown finalists have been trading leads back and forth throughout the early goings of Round 4.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Friday, March 30 at 5:30PM:</strong>
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> leads <strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> by 9
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This should be a barn burner! If you haven't joined the Madness yet, NOW IS THE TIME! Help determine the winner in the battle for Elgin epicurean bragging rights. <a href="http://conta.cc/GFBnOj" target="_blank"><strong>CHOOSE THE CHAMPION NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Final Round voting concludes Monday, April 2 at 11:59PM!</strong>
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If you haven't picked up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue, you need to get in the game! Visit all 16 establishments and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by no later than April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-85124678112739792622012-03-30T14:20:00.000-05:002012-03-30T14:20:38.497-05:00Downtown Madness Championship Round Voting Underway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Final Round of Downtown Madness, the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin's award-winning, month-long, social media-driven restaurant promotion, is underway.<br />
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It's the final countdown and after another record-breaking round of voting, Madness voters have whittled the field to two terrific Downtown Madness finalists:<br />
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> (219 E. Chicago Street) <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> versus <strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> (302-D S. McLean Boulevard) <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em>.<br />
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Both establishments will square off in the Championship Round of voting taking place now thru <strong>Monday, April 2</strong> at <strong>11:59PM</strong>.<br />
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We invite you to cast your vote for your favorite dish at <a href="http://www.downtownelgin.com/" target="_blank">http://www.downtownelgin.com</a>. Only one vote per person, per valid e-mail address, per round. Duplicate or incomplete ballots will not be counted.<br />
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You can also support your favorite Downtown Madness "teams" by encouraging friends, family members, co-workers and colleagues to get out and rock the vote for your faves! Copy, paste and share the following Round 4 "short form" voting link: <a href="http://conta.cc/HxSa5Y" target="_blank">http://conta.cc/HxSa5Y</a>. The more voters on your team's bench, the better their shot of taking the title!<br />
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Bust the brackets, crown the champion and Join the Madness one last time!<br />
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Downtown Elgin stakeholders and interested residents are invited to attend an update meeting regarding construction projects happening in and around downtown in 2012. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 to 8:30PM at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way in downtown Elgin.<br /><br />Representatives from each project's management team will be on hand to provide project overviews, including construction schedules, detour routes and other important information. The projects to be covered are:<br />
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• Riverside Drive Promenade - James McDonough, IHC Construction & Tim King, Hitchcock Design Group<br />• Downtown Streetscape Phase V - Brian Fairwood, TranSystems<br />• Kimball Street Bridge Resurfacing - Joe Evers, City of Elgin<br />• Elgin Artspace Lofts - John Shales, Shales McNutt Construction<br />• Other projects happening around the downtown - Joe Evers, City of Elgin<br />
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Please <strong><a href="http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1190352-aMKSbUtLJV" target="_blank">RSVP ONLINE</a></strong>, call <strong>(847) 488-1456</strong> or email <a href="mailto:downtownelgin@gmail.com"><strong>downtownelgin@gmail.com</strong></a>.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-24926286078252225922012-03-26T23:18:00.001-05:002012-03-26T23:18:06.253-05:00Downtown Madness ElgiN.I.T. Online Pep Rally<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While we take a little break from Downtown Madness before the Championship Round of voting begins, we are inviting back our other 14 Downtown Madness participants to compete for your votes in a fun and fancy-free <em>"best-of-the-rest"</em> online pep rally dubbed the <strong>Elgin National Invitational Tournament</strong> or the <strong>ElgiN.I.T.</strong> (can you tell we just can't get enough <em>March Madness</em> references?)<br />
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You are invited to cast your vote for your favorite Elgin bar or eatery in the ElgiN.I.T. and if your spot is not listed you can "write-in" your Elgin fave. Voting in the ElgiN.I.T. closes <strong>Thursday, March 30</strong> at <strong>10AM</strong>. The winning ElgiN.I.T. eatery will receive a waived entry fee ($100 value) into this year's City of Elgin's 4th of July Parade which tips off on Wednesday, July 4 at 9AM.<br />
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In addition to the ElgiN.I.T. voting, we encourage you to post Yelp! reviews of your winning dining experiences at our Downtown Madness eateries or share photos of you at your favorite Madness establishment or with one of your favorite signature dishes. You can upload them to our Photobucket page on the ElgiN.I.T. form.<br />
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It's your team's second chance to JOIN THE MADNESS! Show your team spirit for all of your favorite eateries because our Elgin teams have great taste!<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1196134-cPFUPZmw19" target="_blank">< < < RALLY FOR YOUR TEAM NOW IN THE ELGIN.I.T. > > ></a></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-31865374173711059882012-03-26T23:15:00.000-05:002012-03-26T23:20:02.187-05:00Downtown Madness Championship Round Match-Up Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's the Final Countdown! Another record-breaking round of votes have been tallied and validated and at long last we have whittled the field to our final two Downtown Madness Championship Round finalists, who will square off in a battle for Elgin epicurean pride beginning Friday, March 30 at Noon. Before we look forward, lets take one last look back at two monstrous match-ups from Round 3 of Downtown Madness:<br />
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<strong>DOWNTOWN:</strong><br />
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> (219 E. Chicago Street) <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> defeats <strong>Prime BurgerHouse</strong> (250 S. Grove Avenue inside Grand Victoria Casino) <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> by 74<br />
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> (302 S. McLean Boulevard) <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> defeats <strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> (1300 Lawrence Avenue) <em>Apple Bacon Cheddar Burger</em> by 213<br />
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That means that your Championship Round match-up will pit <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> representing downtown Elgin against <strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza </em>representing crosstown Elgin.<br />
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Final Round voting tips <strong>Friday, March 30</strong> at <strong>Noon</strong> thru <strong>Monday, April 2</strong> at <strong>11:59PM</strong> at <a href="http://www.downtownelgin.com/"><strong>www.DowntownElgin.com</strong></a>. All voters from our previous three rounds of Downtown Madness will receive the online voting form via e-mail this Friday.<br />
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Congratulations and good luck to both of our finalists. This should be one battle for the ages!<br />
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And before the Madness resumes, be sure to show your support for all your Elgin "teams" at the <strong>ElgiN.I.T. Online Pep Rally</strong> taking place all this week and leading up to the Downtown Madness Championship Round of voting. It's a fun way to show your team spirit for your favorite Elgin eateries and establishments. For more details about the ElgiN.I.T., <strong><a href="http://downtownelgin.blogspot.com/2012/03/downtown-madness-elginit-online-pep.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-64689120464276958942012-03-26T10:42:00.002-05:002012-03-26T10:42:57.179-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 26<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Downtown Madness: Downtown vs. Crosstown is Elgin's Big Dance and if you haven't slipped on your dancing shoes and joined the Madness, what are you waiting for? The shot clock is ticking down on Round 3.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Monday, March 26 at 10:30AM:</strong>
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> leads <strong>Prime BurgerHouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> by 74
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Cheddar Bacon Sandwich</em> by 181
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The pressure is on and your teams are counting on you to come through in the clutch. Only you have the power to determine which two teams represent Downtown and Crosstown in the battle for Elgin epicurean pride! Get in the game and <a href="http://conta.cc/GFBnOj" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 3 voting concludes TODAY at 5PM!</strong>
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Time is also running out to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-88475803093363680432012-03-25T11:01:00.002-05:002012-03-25T11:01:42.452-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 25<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Downtown Madness Round 3 is in the early going of the second half and as expected with these Final Four teams squaring off against one another, things are tightening up!
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Sunday, March 25 at 11:00AM:</strong>
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<strong>Prime BurgerHouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> leads <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> by 6
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Cheddar Bacon Sandwich</em> by 109
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Time is running out! If you haven't joined the Madness yet, NOW IS THE TIME! Help determine who will face-off in the battle for Elgin bragging rights next week. <a href="http://conta.cc/GFBnOj" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 3 voting concludes Monday, March 26 at 5PM!</strong>
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Time is also running out to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-16102070377537789332012-03-24T11:03:00.000-05:002012-03-24T11:07:19.452-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 24<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are approaching halftime in the Third Round of Downtown Madness voting. Our two Final Four match-ups have been ultra competitive thus far but its time for someone to step up and will their team onto victory...and that person is you (and your vote).
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Saturday, March 24 at 11:00AM:</strong>
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<strong>DOWNTOWN-</strong><br />
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<strong>Prime BurgerHouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> leads <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> by 52
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<strong>CROSSTOWN-</strong><br />
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Cheddar Bacon Sandwich</em> by 137
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If you haven't joined the Madness yet, NOW IS THE TIME! Help determine who will face-off in the battle for Elgin bragging rights next week. <a href="http://conta.cc/GFBnOj" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 3 voting concludes Monday, March 26 at 5PM!</strong>
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Time is also running out to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-876143777239645382012-03-23T17:01:00.001-05:002012-03-23T17:01:26.605-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 23<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Four delicious dishes remain and only one can be crowned Downtown Madness champion in 2012. We're in the very early stages of our two Final Four match-ups in Round 3 but it's never too soon for an update on the Madness.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Friday, March 23 at 5:00PM:</strong>
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<strong>DOWNTOWN-</strong><br />
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<strong>Prime BurgerHouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> leads <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> by 62
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Cheddar Bacon Sandwich</em> by 38
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If you haven't joined the Madness yet, NOW IS THE TIME! Help determine who will face-off in the battle for Elgin bragging rights next week. <a href="http://conta.cc/GFBnOj" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 3 voting concludes Monday, March 26 at 5PM!</strong>
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Time is also running out to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-1830480626085980722012-03-20T15:49:00.004-05:002012-03-20T15:54:16.840-05:00Open for Business<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; "><b>DNA to Host Open House for Eight Downtown Businesses</b></span><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">On <b>Thursday, April 5, from 4 to 6:30PM</b>, the Downtown Neighborhood Association will host an open house for seven new businesses that have opened in downtown Elgin since the start of the year, and one that will be relocating to a new space in downtown. Together the businesses represent a healthy mix of retail boutiques, restaurants and professional services.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">DNA and city officials will conduct a progressive series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies at each of the eight businesses. The schedule is as follows:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "></p><b>4:00PM </b><br />Elgin Knit Works – 17 N Grove <div style="font-weight: normal; "><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div><b>4:30PM</b><span style="font-weight: normal; "><span><br />Fat Cat Custom Guitars & Repair Shop – 59 Douglas<br />Fat Cat Music Lessons – 63 Douglas<br />Charles Fast Foods – 57 Douglas </span></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; "><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div><b>5:00PM </b><br />Robert Mikulski & Co., PC – 23 Douglas<br />Elgin Home Care – 16 Douglas </div><div style="font-weight: normal; "><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div><b>5:30PM </b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; "><span><span>A&R Global Logistics – 164 E Chicago<br />Spacetaste Gallery – 215 E Chicago (new location) </span></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; "><span><span><br /></span></span></div><div><b>6:00PM </b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; "><span><span>Prairie Rock Grill – 127 S Grove</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; "></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; ">Guests may attend the scheduled ribbon cuttings or visit any of the participating businesses during the open house period from 4 to 6:30PM. Each business will provide refreshments and giveaways. Guests are encouraged to tweet while at the event using Twitter hashtag #DTOpenHouse. This event is free and open to the public, however RSVPs are requested. Please RSVP to DNA at (847) 488-1456 or <a href="mailto:downtowntelgin@gmail.com">downtownelgin@gmail.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-50349076159826523372012-03-20T09:34:00.000-05:002012-03-20T09:35:40.007-05:00Downtown Madness Round 3 Match-Ups Revealed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You thought Round 1 was exciting? Nearly 1,200 voters made their voices heard (and all without a single annoying robocall from our candidates) in our back-and-forth, Round 2 of Downtown Madness. No rest for the weary though as Round 3 is just around the corner. Before we turn the page to the next round, let's review the game film as well as the final results of last week's Second Round of voting in Downtown Madness: Downtown vs. Crosstown:
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> (219 E. Chicago Street) Turkey Avocado BLT defeats <strong>Buckinghams Steakhouse</strong> (250 S. Grove Avenue inside Grand Victoria Casino) Grand Tomahawk by 41<br />
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<strong>Prime BurgerHouse</strong> (250 S. Grove Avenue inside Grand Victoria Casino) Drunken Bull Burger defeats <strong>Ravenheart Coffee</strong> (176 E. Chicago Street) Macadamia Nut White Mocha by 177<br />
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> (302-D S. McLean Blvd) Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza defeats <strong>Herb's Bakery</strong> (1020 Larkin Avenue) German Pretzel Roll by 137<br />
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<strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> (1300 Lawrence Avenue) Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwich defeats <strong>Nick's Pizza and Pub</strong> (990 S. Randall Road) Nick's Special by 241<br />
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That means your Downtown Madness Final Four match-ups in Round 3 are as follows:<br />
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> Turkey Avocado BLT vs. <strong>Prime BurgerHouse</strong> Drunken Bull Burger
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza vs. <strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwich
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Voting for Round 3 tips <strong>Friday, March 23</strong> at <strong>Noon</strong> thru <strong>Monday, March 26</strong> at <strong>5PM</strong>. Online voting forms will be available at <a href="http://www.downtownelgin.com/">DowntownElgin.com</a>, on the DNA Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DowntownElgin">Facebook.com/DowntownElgin</a>, DNA Twitter page at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/DowntownElgin">Twitter.com/DowntownElgin</a> and will be e-mailed to all participating Rounds 1 and 2 voters and Downtown Neighborhood News Top 10 weekly eblast subscribers. To subscribe to the DNN Top 10 eblast, <a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001jyV49J2cwWrAqAxEBZrXmPLS5HIxr7ruwrxhgCENcoI8o8hFGkouHn8G0EbXIlGwkqSKWsdOF9KBS6KlfYd8fPJcri3Z7K1lcwuWddZGyN_h0dbvzzS9lC5mS6L3rk8BQCf9kqmfoqGCA3KKtoYpw8ln9VsGYMzA" target="_blank">click here</a>!<br />
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Time's running out to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card ticket at any of the 16 participating Downtown Madness venues and receive punches for trying each of the competing signature dishes. Collect all 16 required punches and return your completed punch card ticket to the DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120, by April 4 to score a Downtown Madness t-shirt and your chance to win other great prizes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-35164768064602445332012-03-19T10:33:00.000-05:002012-03-19T10:33:11.014-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 19<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The calendar says today is the last official day of winter but the forecast calls for an avalanche of last second votes...and lots and lots of Madness!
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Monday, March 19 at 10:30AM:</strong>
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> leads <strong>Buckinghams Steakhouse</strong> <em>Grand Tomahawk</em> by 41
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<strong>Prime Burgerhouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> leads <strong>Ravenheart Coffee</strong> <em>Macadamia Nut White Mocha</em> by 108
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Herb's Bakery</strong> <em>German Pretzel Roll</em> by 72
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<strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Cheddar Bacon Sandwich</em> leads <strong>Nick's Pizza and Pub</strong> <em>Nick's Special</em> by 102
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The shot clock is winding down on Round 2. Time to heave up some shots from DOWNTOWN (or crosstown - its all good). Work some last second magic for your team and <a href="http://conta.cc/xUTv2M" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 2 voting concludes TODAY at 5PM!</strong>
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Time is also running out to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-32977645557178101362012-03-18T11:03:00.000-05:002012-03-18T11:03:08.620-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're just past the halfway point of Round 2 of Downtown Madness. It's been a back-and-forth affair thus far but there's still plenty of time left on the game clock.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Saturday, March 18 at 11AM:</strong>
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<strong>Buckinghams Steakhouse</strong> <em>Grand Tomahawk</em> leads <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> by 52
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<strong>Prime Burgerhouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> leads <strong>Ravenheart Coffee</strong> <em>Macadamia Nut White Mocha</em> by 129
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>Herb's Bakery</strong> <em>German Pretzel Roll</em> by 86
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<strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Cheddar Bacon Sandwich</em> leads <strong>Nick's Pizza and Pub</strong> <em>Nick's Special</em> by 71
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Keep the Madness going for your favorite Elite "Ate" teams. Run the three man (or woman) weave by telling three friends to get off the bench and <a href="http://conta.cc/xUTv2M" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 2 voting concludes Monday, March 19 at 5PM.</strong>
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Don't forget to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-62848681422691783602012-03-17T10:00:00.000-05:002012-03-17T10:00:47.217-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 17<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy St. Patrick's Day Downtown Madness peeps! Thus far in the early portions of Round 2, some of our <em>Elite "Ate"</em> group of Elgin eateries are on their way to finding a Pot 'o Gold at the end of their Madness rainbows. And like that other big dance going on right now, some of our Madness "underdogs" are pulling a Lehigh or Norfolk State - seemingly with the Luck 'o the Irish on their sides.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Saturday, March 17 at 10AM:</strong>
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<strong>Buckinghams Steakhouse</strong> <em>Grand Tomahawk</em> leads <strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> by 15
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<strong>Prime Burgerhouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> leads <strong>Ravenheart Coffee</strong> <em>Macadamia Nut White Mocha</em> by 119
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<strong>Herb's Bakery</strong> <em>German Pretzel Roll</em> leads <strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> by 36
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<strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Cheddar Bacon Sandwich</em> leads <strong>Nick's Pizza and Pub</strong> <em>Nick's Special</em> by 86
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If you want to keep your teams dancing a fine Irish jig into Round 3, don't just kiss the Blarney stone. GET OUT AND ROCK THE VOTE! Gather up all your favorite lads and lasses and <a href="http://conta.cc/xUTv2M" target="_blank"><strong>vote Vote VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 2 voting concludes Monday, March 19 at 5PM.</strong>
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Don't forget to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.
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Slainte!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-43516336700513416872012-03-14T10:45:00.000-05:002012-03-15T10:05:27.164-05:00Downtown Madness Round 2 Match-Ups Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a record-setting Opening Round of voting, our Downtown Madness voters have spoken loudly and proudly and we are now ready to advance to Round 2. But before we move forward, let's look back at the final results of last week's Opening Round of voting in Downtown Madness: Downtown vs. Crosstown:
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Elgin Public House (219 E. Chicago Street) Turkey Avocado BLT defeats Toom Toom Thai Restaurant (23 S. Grove Avenue) Nam Tok by 213<br />
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Buckinghams Steakhouse (250 S. Grove Avenue inside Grand Victoria Casino) Grand Tomahawk defeats Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano (13 Douglas Avenue) Gamberi e Cappesante Scampi by 157
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Ravenheart Coffee (176 E. Chicago Street) Macadamia Nut White Mocha defeats Prairie Rock Grill (127 S. Grove Avenue) Prairie Rock Cuban by 139<br />
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Prime BurgerHouse (250 S. Grove Avenue inside Grand Victoria Casino) Drunken Bull Burger defeats Al's Cafe (43 DuPage Court) Roasted Salmon Mediterranean by 123<br />
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Herb's Bakery (1020 Larkin Avenue) German Pretzel Roll defeats In the Neighborhood Deli (185 Edison Avenue) Garlic Dijon Chicken Sandwich by 57<br />
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Danny's Pizza (302-D S. McLean Blvd) Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza defeats The Walnut Speakeasy (214 Walnut Avenue) Ribs by 47<br />
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Paul's Family Restaurant (1300 Lawrence Avenue) Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwich defeats Colonial Cafe (600 S. McLean Blvd) Ultimate Grilled Mac and Cheese Melt by 199<br />
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Nick's Pizza and Pub (990 S. Randall Road) Nick's Special defeats Big Apple Bagels (561 N. McLean Blvd) Big Apple Club by 105<br />
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Your Elgin Elite "Ate" match-ups in Round 2 are as follows:<br />
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<strong>DOWNTOWN-</strong><br />
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Elgin Public House Turkey Avocado BLT vs. Buckinghams Steakhouse Grand Tomahawk
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Ravenheart Coffee Macadamia Nut White Mocha vs. Prime Burgerhouse Drunken Bull Burger
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Herb's Bakery German Pretzel Roll vs. Danny's Pizza Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
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Paul's Family Restaurant Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwich vs. Nick's Pizza and Pub Nick's Special
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Voting for Round 2 tips <strong>Friday, March 16</strong> at <strong>Noon</strong> thru <strong>Monday, March 19</strong> at <strong>5PM</strong>. Online voting forms will be available at <a href="http://www.downtownelgin.com/">DowntownElgin.com</a>, on the DNA Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DowntownElgin">Facebook.com/DowntownElgin</a>, DNA Twitter page at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/DowntownElgin">Twitter.com/DowntownElgin</a> and will be e-mailed to all participating Round 1 voters and Downtown Neighborhood News Top 10 weekly eblast subscribers. To subscribe to the DNN Top 10 eblast, <a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001jyV49J2cwWrAqAxEBZrXmPLS5HIxr7ruwrxhgCENcoI8o8hFGkouHn8G0EbXIlGwkqSKWsdOF9KBS6KlfYd8fPJcri3Z7K1lcwuWddZGyN_h0dbvzzS9lC5mS6L3rk8BQCf9kqmfoqGCA3KKtoYpw8ln9VsGYMzA" target="_blank">click here</a>!<br />
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Don't forget now thru April 4, Downtown Madness participants can punch your "big dance" ticket and win big with our new partner punch card promotion: Elgin "Eat 16".<br />
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Pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card ticket at the DNA office at 2 Douglas Avenue in downtown Elgin or at any participating venue and receive punches for trying each of the 16 Downtown Madness signature dishes. Collect all 16 required punches and return your completed punch card ticket to the DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120, to score a Downtown Madness t-shirt and your chance to win other great prizes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-55742126046194700702012-03-12T10:50:00.001-05:002012-03-12T10:50:41.762-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's now or never time! The shot clock is winding down on the Opening Round of Downtown Madness 2012: Downtown vs. Crosstown. Does your team have one last good run in them to finish out strong?
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Monday, March 12 at 10:30AM</strong> (actual voting totals will be released after Round 1 is completed on Monday, March 12 at 5PM):
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> leads <strong>Toom Toom Thai Restaurant</strong> <em>Nam Tok</em>
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<strong>Buckinghams Steakhouse</strong> <em>Grand Tomahawk</em> leads <strong>Villa Verone</strong> <em>Gamberi e Casspesante Scampi</em>
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<strong>Ravenheart Coffee</strong> <em>Macadamia Nut White Mocha</em> leads <strong>Prairie Rock Bar and Grill</strong> <em>Prairie Rock Cuban</em>
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<strong>Prime Burgerhouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> leads <strong>Al's Cafe</strong> <em>Roasted Salmon Mediterranean</em>
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<strong>Herb's Bakery </strong><em>German Pretzel Roll</em> leads <strong>In the Neighborhood Deli</strong> <em>Garlic Dijon Chicken Sandwich</em>
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>The Walnut Speakeasy</strong> <em>Ribs</em>
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<strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwich</em> leads <strong>Colonial Cafe</strong> <em>Ultimate Grilled Mac and Cheese Melt</em>
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<strong>Nick's Pizza and Pub</strong> <em>Nick's Special</em> leads <strong>Big Apple Bagels</strong> <em>Big Apple Club</em>
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If you have not done so already NOW IS THE TIME TO VOTE! This is where legends are made and champions are born! If you want to see your teams continue dancing into the second round, lace up the sneakers, get off the bench and <a href="http://conta.cc/wGa0pK" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 1 voting concludes TODAY at 5PM.</strong>
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As we speak, there are a couple of Opening Round match-ups that are extremely tight (separated by less than 30 votes each). Though unprecedented, in the event of a tie in any of the Round 1 match-ups, we will go to OVERTIME! If that should become necessary, we will make an announcement tonight at 5:30PM. We will then launch a new Round 1 OVERTIME Voting Form (for the tied competitors only) beginning tonight at 7PM and reopen the voting (meaning everyone who has voted previously can vote again). Round 1 OVERTIME voting would close Wednesday morning at 10AM. Stay tuned!
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Time is also running out to take the Downtown Madness Pick 'Em Challenge. Correctly predict the winners of ALL 15 Downtown Madness match-ups round-by-round for your shot at $100 in Downtown Elgin Gift Certificates. Download your Pick 'Em Challenge brackets at <a href="http://www.downtownelgin.com/"><strong>www.DowntownElgin.com</strong></a> and submit your picks to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by Tuesday, March 13.
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And don't forget to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11398670.post-59804525979112698782012-03-11T11:14:00.001-05:002012-03-11T11:28:04.153-05:00Downtown Madness Score Central Update - March 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hope you remembered to set your clocks ahead because time is running out on the Opening Round of Downtown Madness 2012: Downtown vs. Crosstown. Time to separate the contenders from the pretenders and see if Cinderella has one more dance left in those glass slippers.
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Here are the Downtown Madness voting results thru <strong>Sunday, March 11 at 11AM</strong> (actual voting totals will be released after Round 1 is completed on Monday, March 12 at 5PM):
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<strong><u>DOWNTOWN:</u></strong>
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<strong>Elgin Public House</strong> <em>Turkey Avocado BLT</em> leads <strong>Toom Toom Thai Restaurant</strong> <em>Nam Tok</em>
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<strong>Buckinghams Steakhouse</strong> <em>Grand Tomahawk</em> leads <strong>Villa Verone</strong> <em>Gamberi e Casspesante Scampi</em>
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<strong>Ravenheart Coffee</strong> <em>Macadamia Nut White Mocha</em> leads <strong>Prairie Rock Bar and Grill</strong> <em>Prairie Rock Cuban</em>
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<strong>Prime Burgerhouse</strong> <em>Drunken Bull Burger</em> leads <strong>Al's Cafe</strong> <em>Roasted Salmon Mediterranean</em>
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<strong><u>CROSSTOWN:</u></strong>
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<strong>Herb's Bakery </strong><em>German Pretzel Roll</em> leads <strong>In the Neighborhood Deli</strong> <em>Garlic Dijon Chicken Sandwich</em>
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<strong>Danny's Pizza</strong> <em>Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza</em> leads <strong>The Walnut Speakeasy</strong> <em>Ribs</em>
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<strong>Paul's Family Restaurant</strong> <em>Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwich</em> leads <strong>Colonial Cafe</strong> <em>Ultimate Grilled Mac and Cheese Melt</em>
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<strong>Nick's Pizza and Pub</strong> <em>Nick's Special</em> leads <strong>Big Apple Bagels</strong> <em>Big Apple Club</em>
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It's now or never time people! If you want to see your teams continue dancing in the second round, you need to pull together and garner voting support for your favorite Elgin eateries! THEY NEED YOUR CLUTCH VOTING SUPPORT!
Get off the bench and <a href="http://conta.cc/wGa0pK" target="_blank"><strong>VOTE NOW!</strong></a> <br />
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<strong>Round 1 voting concludes Monday, March 12 at 5PM.</strong>
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Our next Downtown Madness Score Central Update will be <strong>Monday, March 12 at 11AM</strong>.
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Time is also running out to take the Downtown Madness Pick 'Em Challenge. Correctly predict the winners of ALL 15 Downtown Madness match-ups round-by-round for your shot at $100 in Downtown Elgin Gift Certificates. Download your Pick 'Em Challenge brackets at <a href="http://www.downtownelgin.com/"><strong>www.DowntownElgin.com</strong></a> and submit your picks to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by Tuesday, March 13.
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And don't forget to pick up your Elgin "Eat 16" punch card at any participating Downtown Madness venue. Visit all 16 and receive punches for trying each "signature dish" in the bracket. Collect all 16 punches to claim your Downtown Madness t-shirt and a chance to score even bigger prizes - including gift certificates to each participating establishment and other great prizes! To qualify, return your completed punch card ticket to DNA, 2 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120 by April 4.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0