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...
The Elgin Literary Festival: The 5th annual Elgin Literary Festival (ELF) is a free celebration of the written word taking place at the Hemmens Cultural Center Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26. The Festival highlights bookish culture and provides wr...
Elgin's 2019 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Applications Available Applications accepted through April 26
Elgin, IL - Applications for the 2019 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program are available on the city’s w...
Elgin Cultural Arts Commission accepting applications for public art installations
The City of Elgin Cultural Arts Commission (ECAC) announces its’ third annual Call for Public Art. The ECAC is searching for two new pieces of ...
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*Centre of Elgin Members. Silver, Gold and Platinum are free!
Drop-in pickle ball is a fun way to get active and be with friends. We ask if you have your own paddle and balls to bring them as we have a limited amo...
Register today for our Spring Citizens Police Academy. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2019. Classes are held every Monday beginning April 1 and ending on May 20, from 6-9 p.m.
Many people are forced to drive in far from perfect winter storm conditions. If possible, take public transportation or stay out of dangerous weather altogether. If you must travel by car, drive in the day with passengers and keep others informed of your ...
The Neighborhood Public Art Grant program is available to all Elgin registered 501(c)3 neighborhood organizations. The program is intended to give the residents of the community a voice in determining the art in their neighborhood and to help further show...
The City of Elgin Cultural Arts Commission (ECAC) announces its’ third annual Call for Public Art. The ECAC is searching for two new pieces of public art...
With the generous grant from the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, my collaboration with Kira fox titled “Daydream” successfully displayed from November 30th through December 16th in Elgin’s, Side Street Studio Arts. “Daydream” closed the spaces exhibition ...
•The Elgin Literary Festival brought four featured speakers to the Hemmens Cultural Center for two days of free programing on the written word. The festival includes a poetry night, panels, and workshops for readers and writers.
•The Elgin Fringe Festival...