The demand for blood is at a steady incline, while the new donor population is on the decline. The aging population has historically had the highest frequency of donations; however, this group of donors is moving out of the... Read on...
Are you faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive? Why not prove it this year by registering for the 36th Annual Elgin Valley Fox Trot! This year the race has a superhero theme, and all they need is... Read on...
The City of Elgin is providing an opportunity for residents to share their thoughts, questions, and ideas about future development around the Chicago Street Metra station.The next public meeting which will be held on June... Read on...
Please read this summer and ask others to join the "100,000 Hours Community Summer Reading Challenge." Elgin Mayor David Kaptain, U-46 Trustee Traci Ellis, School District U-46 Superintendent Jose Torres, Elgin... Read on...
The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, in cooperation with the city of Elgin, will sponsor a variety of programs for Memorial Day.
Residents are encouraged to visit our local cemeteries during the Memorial Day period.... Read on...
The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, a nonprofit group which has worked in cooperation with the city of Elgin since 1892 to coordinate the city’s programs, is seeking the donation of burial flags and financial... Read on...
The City of Elgin is pleased to announce the availability of applications for the Residential Rehabilitation Program. Funds will be available from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2013/2014... Read on...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared May as Hepatitis Awareness Month. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can become chronic, life-long infections which can lead to liver cancer. Millions of Americans... Read on...
Personalized pavers lining the walkway of the Veterans Memorial Park and/or Elgin River Front provide a way for you to commemorate a family member or friend with lasting recognition. Each 4” x 8” personalized brick paver... Read on...
Elgin Parks and Recreation will be holding our 3rd annual fundraiser for the Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund on Saturday, September 14th, from 4 - 8 pm. Join us at Bowes Creek Country Club for a fun and worthwhile family... Read on...
The City of Elgin’s Parks and Recreation Department has received a $6,500 grant from the Kane County Fit for Kids program to assist with the construction of a shelter at Observatory Park. The shelter is being built so the... Read on...
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Foundation (ILACP) - “The Heart of Illinois Law Enforcement” - in partnership with Windy City Harley-Davidson is hosting its first annual motorcycle run on Saturday, June 8, 2013.... Read on...
Contact your neighbors and mark your calendars for the 30th Annual National Night Out crime prevention celebration! National Night Out is a great opportunity to build neighborhood unity and strengthen police community... Read on...
One of Elgin Police Department’s initiatives for 2013 is to significantly decrease Burglary to Motor Vehicles incidents within the city. You can help us thwart opportunistic burglars with a few easy steps. To learn more... Read on...
The next CERT training begins on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 and runs through Thursday, April 25, 2013. Classes are hosted on Tuesday's and Thursday's for three consecutive weeks.
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...