East Dundee Village President Daniel Pearson

08/31/2026

Tomorrow! Yes I know it’s a Tuesday

Wine down on a Tuesday with us! 🍷

Join us at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟔-𝟗 𝐏𝐌 for an unforgettable evening of live music, local flavors, shopping, and summer fun in the heart of East Dundee.

🎸 𝟔-𝟗 𝐏𝐌: Experience live music from Brass on Fire! Brass on Fire is a 7-piece Chicagoland-area horn band that performs high-energy tunes with driving rhythms, tight vocals, and blazing horn lines. Their set list includes the songs of Chicago, The Beatles, The Doobie Brothers, Santana, Huey Lewis & the News, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin, Sam & Dave, Ides of March, Europe, and more!

🛍️ Shop the Artisan Market by Huffman Vendor Fairs, LLC
Enjoy delicious food and drinks from local favorites
🍕 Aliano's Ristorante, East Dundee (𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭)
🥨 Badazz Marketing - Happy's
🍺 Black & Gray Brewing Co.
🍹 Calendo's Bar (𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭)
🍟 Carol's Corner
🍔 D.C. Cobb's East Dundee
🍸 The Distance Social (𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭)
🍗 Duke's Blues N BBQ
🍷 Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar
🍧 Kona Ice of McHenry County
🌮 No Manches Mexican Grill
🍋‍🟩 Tequila Val's Mexican Grill & Cantina (𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭)
🫔 Zambonis

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 (𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔)
Within the Approved Boundary Area, which is enclosed with White Fencing, Patrons May Purchase Alcoholic Beverages from Participating Licensed Establishment buildings and Carry Them Throughout the Designated Outdoor Fenced Area.

Attendees may go directly to a DORA establishment, purchase an adult beverage, receive a FREE DORA wristband from staff at the establishment, and bring the beverage into the event area.

The DORA wristband (as well as the FREE regular event wristbands received at the wristband tent) may be used at any of the tent vendors as well as at any of the DORA-listed establishments above.

𝗡𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 “𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼” 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮.

✨ FREE Admission
🍷 FREE wristbands for guests 21+ (required for alcohol consumption)
🪑 Lawn chairs encouraged
Bring your friends, grab a chair, and come wine down with us. We can't wait to see you there!dc cobbs

08/26/2026

📚 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN IN ILLINOIS

I wanted to share a great opportunity for women in our community who are looking to start, continue, or finish their college education.

State Representative Suzanne Ness and the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) are accepting applications for the 2026 W.I.S.E. Scholarship.

The scholarship is available to Illinois women over the age of 25 who are planning to attend an accredited school in Illinois and have not previously had the opportunity to complete their education.

🎓 Up to $2,500
📖 Can help cover tuition, books, fees, and summer school
👩 Approximately 10 scholarships will be awarded
📅 Application deadline: September 5, 2026 at midnight

If you or someone you know could benefit from this opportunity, please share this post and encourage them to apply.

Apply here:
cowlil.com/scholarship-application

Education can open a lot of doors, and I’m happy to help get the word out about opportunities like this for members of our community.

Thank you for your interest in the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) Scholarship. Please note that scholarships are for women 25 years of age or older, who are Illinois residents, with plans to attend an accredited school in Illinois for at least six semester hours, either on-campus or online.

08/26/2026

Tomorrow is the last Thirsty Thursday of the year. Who’s going?

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 is back on August 27th from 6-9 PM!

Take a trip back to the '80s with Straight From the Heart , the world's only tribute to the legendary trio of Bryan Adams, Rick Springfield, and Eddie Money. Sing along to the iconic hits that defined a generation and enjoy a night full of unforgettable rock anthems. 🎶

While you're there, browse the Artisan Market by Huffman Vendor Fairs, LLC and meet some AMAZING adoptable animals from Hoof Woof and Meow Animal Rescue !

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 (𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔)
Within the Approved Boundary Area, which is enclosed with White Fencing, Patrons May Purchase Alcoholic Beverages from Participating Licensed Establishment buildings and Carry Them Throughout the Designated Outdoor Fenced Area.

Attendees may go directly to a DORA establishment, purchase an adult beverage, receive a FREE DORA wristband from staff at the establishment, and bring the beverage into the event area.

The DORA wristband (as well as the FREE regular event wristbands received at the wristband tent) may be used at any of the tent vendors as well as at any of the DORA listed establishments below.

𝗡𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 “𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼” 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮.

Come hungry and thirsty! Enjoy food, drinks, and treats from some of your favorite local businesses:

🍕 Aliano's Ristorante, East Dundee (𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔)
🥨 Badazz Marketing - Happy's
🍺 Black & Gray Brewing Co.
🍹 Calendo's Bar (𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔)
🍟 Carol's Corner
🍔 D.C. Cobb's East Dundee
🍖 Diamond Jim's (𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔)
🍸 The Distance Social (𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔)
🍗 Duke's Blues N BBQ at the Caboose
🍷 Eastside Café - Coffee & Wine Bar
🥂 Foxy's Hideaway (𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔)
🍧 Kona Ice of McHenry County
🌮 No Manches Mexican Grill
🍻 River Street Tavern
🍋‍🟩 Tequila Val's Mexican Grill & Cantina (𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗔)
🍕 Zambonis

🍺 Guests 21+ planning to enjoy alcoholic beverages: Stop by the 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭 on River Street near The Depot entrance for your 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 wristband.

✨ FREE Admission
🪑 Lawn chairs encouraged
🚫 Coolers & outside alcohol prohibited

Grab your friends, bring a lawn chair, and join us for a night of music, food, drinks, and summer fun in the heart of East Dundee! 🎉

08/26/2026

Always a great time

The 8th Annual Oktoberfest will be held on Friday, September 25 fro...

08/23/2026

Our Sunday Brunch Mockingbird Bar + Garden! Incredibly good!

08/22/2026

Come see Verzell and try his homemade hot sauce. I bought multiple bottles! Down at the The East Dundee Depot

08/22/2026

Get a rebate for a new golf cart!

The Illinois EPA’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Program is now accepting applications through December 31, 2026. The current rebate cycle will begin on August 1, 2026, and close on December 31, 2026.

Eligible Illinois residents may receive:
🔸$4,000 for a new or used all-electric vehicle if they meet the low-income eligibility requirements
🔸$2,000 for other eligible applicants
🔸$1,500 for an eligible electric motorcycle

The vehicle must be purchased from an Illinois-licensed dealer and cost no more than $80,000. Applications must be postmarked within 180 days of purchase and during the open rebate cycle. Rebates are subject to available funding and other eligibility requirements.

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply through the Illinois EPA: Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program: https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/ceja/electric-vehicle-rebates.html

08/21/2026

Have any of you tried this at D.C. Cobb's East Dundee? It looks amazing!