Established in 1854, the city of Elgin, Illinois is a historic, culturally and economically diverse, rapidly-growing community located 35 miles from the city of Chicago in Kane and Cook counties. Over 112,000 people are proud to call Elgin their home beca...
Elgin has exceptional transportation access to all points throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Elgin is connected to O’Hare International Airport, Midway Airport, the city of Chicago and all western suburbs via the Interstate-90 and the Elgin-O’Hare ...
Elgin offers world-class arts and entertainment options for all ages as well as the nationally acclaimed Gail Borden Public Library that draws more than one million visitors to downtown Elgin each year. The Grand Victoria Casino, vibrant art galleries and...
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The City of Elgin will continue assessing the need to extend closures and cancellations during this rapidly changing environment.
Paramount’s Laser Spectacular is the smash hit multimedia laser and light show, featuring the Original Master Recordings of Pink Floyd. Laser Spectacular carries listeners away on a mind-expanding journey, driven by cutting-edge effects, high-po...
Elgin Summer Theatre is excited to be partnering with Up and Coming Theatre Company again this year for the fantastic production of IN THE HEIGHTS July 17th -19th and 24th-26th, 2020!
In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant...
Elgin, IL - Consistent with the Governor’s Stay at Home Order timeline, Elgin’s current facility closures and class, program and event cancellations are extended through at least April 7. Facilities Closed to the Publ...
The order prohibits things like visiting the homes of friends and holding gatherings of any size and closes all nonessential establishments, including most retail, recreation and entertainment businesses. It does NOT prohibit essential activities like goi...
It’s 2020 and that means the Census is right around the corner. Here’s what you need to know:
Why is it so important that Elgin get an accurate count?
• Experts say that every person in Illinois who is counted represen...
You can still stay active outdoors during the Stay at Home Order, but be mindful of the following:
Our Record Division has suspended fingerprinting services until further notice. Additionally, if you need a copy of a traffic crash report please call 847-289-2575 during the hours of 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, or email Rec...
#EPDCommunityNotificationAll Elgin PD Event Participation Postponed through April 5, 2020
In an abundance of caution we are postponing community outreach events we have planned through April 5, 2020, due to global concerns surrounding transmission of COVID...
The Elgin Valley Fox Trot is a spring tradition, providing the opportunity to get some quality exercise and cheer on friends and family, while enjoying the scenic course which winds through one of Elgin’s...
I have been putting on shows and events for over 6 years and have used the individual grant to help cover some of the expenses. Over the past 6 years, I have put on 2 robot themed art shows, 2 pin-up art shows and a themed art show called Fez Fest and las...
Students from Bartlett, Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin, and Streamwood high schools will provide entertainment throughout the evening to audience members in attendance. A change in tradition accompanies the event this year, as the emcee from each school&r...
