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Fifth Annual Elgin Literary Festival Returns to Downtown January 25 and 26

The fifth annual Elgin Literary Festival (ELF) returns to the Hemmens Cultural Center in downtown Elgin on Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26, with a mix of panel discussions, lectures, poetry readings, and more to celebrate the written word. Read on...
January/February Special Events Newsletter

January and February are lighter months for events in Elgin. There are still plenty of options for the whole family to enjoy around the community! Read on...
Elgin Cultural Arts Commission accepting applications for public art installations

The City of Elgin Cultural Arts Commission (ECAC) announces its’ 3rd annual Call for Public Art. The ECAC is searching for two new pieces of public art as part of the "new works program" as outlined in the City's Public Art Plan: one 2D and one 3D piece. Read on...
Elgin's 2019 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Applications Available

Applications for the 2019 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program are now available online and in person at the Community Development Department at City Hall. The deadline to submit applications and supporting documentation is Friday, April 2. Read on...

Sat Dec. 1 - Sat Mar. 2

City Skate Please contact the Parks and Recreation Informatio...
Wed Jan. 23

Recital Time Suzuki School of Elgin students ages 4 - 16 presen...

Wed Jan. 23

City Council Meeting
Sat Jan. 26

Bison Feeding in Lords Park Meet at the museum then walk over to Lords Park. S...

Mon Jan. 28

Chief's Community Meeting Meet with command staff to discuss and exchange in...
Tue Jan. 29

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board