So I found myself in downtown Elgin this weekend with several hours to kill, so I did a lot of walking around looking at old buildings. Passed one old storefront and saw it boarded up with a "condemned" sign on it, and figured it was getting torn down.
But later I passed it again, and saw the doors open and a couple workers inside busy gutting old flooring. I was curious so I poked my head in.
They said the building was being renovated by a new owner. First floor would be a restaurant with a "play room" in the basement. I'm thinking he meant party room. And an open air rooftop bar on top.
It's a great space. Looks like the official address is 50S Spring St. But it also has an entrance on Grove Ave, where the building is two stories.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.0359...4!8i8192?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.0358...4!8i8192?hl=en
I couldn't find any article on this building. Anyone else know more? Looks like it will be a great spot when it's done.