Elk Grove Village, Illinois Development News

Elkrove Village Matters Features Holiday Events, Community Organizations, and Volunteer Opportunities

The Village Matters program highlighted various community events and organizations. The first annual holiday tree lighting ceremony was held, featuring participation from the Elgrove High School Choir, Cub Scout packs, and village board members. The event aimed to be an ongoing tradition, celebrating the newly developed Elgrove Village Green. Additionally, the program featured the Salt Creek School's fourth annual Santa's Secret Shop and Craft Fair, showcasing local crafters and their handmade goods. The Women's Club of Elgrove was honored with the Elkrove Community Spirit Award for their social and civic contributions, including charity work and local initiatives like the summer reading program and food pantry support. The Harbor, an agency serving adolescent girls, was also featured, emphasizing their need for volunteers and their programs for emergency placement, transitional living, and education. The segment concluded with a call to action for community involvement and support for environmental causes through Earthshare.