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Millie’s reopens downtown Elgin as family restaurant and live-music venue, owner says
Summary
Millie’s, a family-focused restaurant and live-music venue in downtown Elgin, opened in January 2024 after a multi-year restoration that used historic tax-credit programs and local EDC support, the owner said in a recorded interview.
Stacy (host) spoke with Susie (owner of Millie’s) about the family restaurant and live-music venue that opened in January 2024 in downtown Elgin. Susie said the business is intended "for families" so "kids can play, have fun, but mom and dad can have a conversation."
The discussion centered on how Millie’s restored an older downtown building using historic rehabilitation tax-credit programs and local economic-development support. "The historical tax credit program is really key to restoring all of your downtown buildings in these historic towns," Susie said. She described the program as effectively matching private investment—"they'll…
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