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...
Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. It&rs...
The mission of the Elgin Short Film Festival is to create a platform for filmmakers to reach the widest possible audience for their work.
We encourage all interested filmmakers to apply and experience the art of short cinema in the beautiful Hem...
Elgin Art & Soul on the Fox
The 11th annual Art & Soul on the Fox is a two-day fine art fair located on the Riverside Drive Promenade in downtown Elgin, showcasing over 60 fine artists and skilled artisans while also providing a venue for talented ...
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Walk your neighborhood with Mayor Kaptain as we all work together to make Elgin a healthier community. Three lucky walkers will win a gift card to Elgin Fresh Market at each walk! To view the walk schedule click here.
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Join us at Bowes Creek Country Club for a fun and worthwhile event benefiting the Elgin Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Bowes Creek Country Club will provide a beautiful backdrop for this fun-filled event, which will fea...
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...