Move over, David Cook: South Elgin Idol's Coming

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Byline: Harry Hitzeman

The big weekend isn't until August, but start planning now if you want to compete in the fourth annual South Elgin Idol

Here's your chance to replace TV's latest "American Idol" winner, David Cook, in village minds.

Applications and background music are due by June 16 at Village Hall, 10 N. Water St., for the August competition.

The South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department and its not-for- profit arm, The FUNdation, will host the competition Aug. 16 and 17 at Riverfest at Panton Mill Park.

There are three age categories: under 11, 12 to 17, and 18 and older. All contestants will perform from noon to 2 p.m. on …