Spring weather can be unpredictable. When severe weather hits unexpectedly, the risk of injury and death increases; planning ahead makes sense. Prepare for Read on...
The Elgin City Council is accepting applications for the office of City Councilman for a term to expire in April 2015.
Applicants should submit a completed application, statement of economic interests, a resume and any... Read on...
On Saturday, April 26 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Elgin residents can dispose an unlimited amount of extra trash at the LEED certified Waste Management transfer station. The transfer station is located at 1225 Gifford Road Elgin,... Read on...
Athletic field usage is now available throughout the City of Elgin on fields and open areas that were previously closed longer than usual due to the harsh winter.
If interested in rental opportunities at the Sports... Read on...
What is a Comprehensive Plan?The City of Elgin’s Comprehensive Plan will serve as the official guide for land use and development. The Comprehensive Plan will provide a foundation for decision-making based on... Read on...
Weekly yard waste collection will begin Tuesday April 1. Waste Management (sticker or no sticker) will not collect yard waste or bundled brush placed out before April 1. Please place loose yard waste in biodegradable paper... Read on...
The city is currently accepting applications for its historic architectural rehabilitation, property improvement (substitute siding removal, exterior paint, and chain link fence removal), overhead sewer and backwater valve,... Read on...
The Friends of Lords Park Zoo will be holding their yearly Heritage Month event in the farm zoo area of Lords Park, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin, IL . Come and enjoy free pop corn, bottled water, animal tattoos for the children... Read on...
The 2013-2014 winter season was uncommon for the Chicagoland area. Having experienced the third highest snowfall on record and freezing temperatures, the havoc done to our fields and parks has been unnatural. Current... Read on...
Walking with the Mayor will move outside again on May 21st, at 6:30 pm, in the South Country Knolls neighborhood. Join the mayor and converse with him as he takes a brisk 45-minute walk through the neighborhood.
Recent... Read on...
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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a nationwide program that was developed to offer education and training to citizens wishing to effectively respond to emergencies that occur in homes, schools and places of... Read on...
Registration is now open for the next Senior Citizens Police Academy. This free program will be offered from May 28 - June 25, 2014. Classes are held from 8:30 am until 12:00 noon one day a week for five weeks. For senior... Read on...
Throughout the city, Public Works is responsible to oversee major improvements for the City's water, sewer, streets and intersections.
Throughout the city, Public Works is responsible to oversee major improvements for the City's water, sewer, streets and intersections. These projects are often referred to as the bricks and mortar, or infrastructure,... Read on...