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There are 20 nominees for Elgin’s Image Advisory Commission’s annual Image Awards which annually recognizes image-enhancing efforts from Elgin residents, businesses and civic organizations.
Nominees for the 2011 awards... Read on...
Judson University will host the February “Live Chat” with Mayor David Kaptain on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 221 of the Harm A. Weber Academic Center. Residents can attend in person, or log on from home to ask... Read on...
Applications are now available for the 2012 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Fund from the city of Elgin. The program was revised in 2012 to require all projects be compatible with sustainable practices and demonstrate a focus... Read on...
Reports of serious crime in Elgin dropped by more than 7 percent in 2011 – the single, largest decline seen in the city in the past five years.
“We are mirroring national trends,” said Elgin Police Chief Jeff Swoboda.... Read on...
Elgin residents interested in receiving information about city-related emergencies are encouraged to register their address and telephone number with the city by Read on...
Applications for the 2012 Property Improvement Grant Program are available at the City of Elgin’s Community Development Department, City Hall, 150 Dexter Court or online.
Since the inception of the grant program in 2005,... Read on...
Parents interested in enrolling their 2½- to 5-year-old children in preschool at The Centre of Elgin for the 2012 fall session can meet instructors, visit the classrooms and gather information about the 2012 Preschool... Read on...
All Star Sports continues its more than five years of teaching children the basics of sports with sessions on basketball, flag football, T-ball, soccer and more at The Centre in February.
Classes are available by age,... Read on...
Sign up now for the exciting sport of Soccer. Registration is under way and continues through Feb. 28 for Spring Soccer for children and youth ages 4 to 17.
Your child will learn basic soccer skills, sportsmanship and... Read on...
Elgin – Baseball and soccer seasons are over outdoors. But did you know the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department has a hot option for those who want to keep their skills sharp in the cold months? Read on...