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Elgin, IL - Home Page
Elgin, IL - Home Page
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, Illinois 60120
(847) 931-6100
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welcome to elgin, a community of more than 100,000 residents who are proud of the City's history, diversity and culture.

Incorporated in 1854, Elgin Illinois is a city with a fascinating past, an engaging present and an exciting future. Home to nearly 106,000 residents, Elgin is a warm and friendly community that embraces newcomers and long-time residents alike.

Situated along the banks of the Fox River, Elgin has inviting neighborhoods, interesting businesses and caring organizations. Whether you live in Elgin, do business in Elgin, are moving to Elgin or are visiting, Elgin has something to offer everyone.

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Elgin's snow clean up effort has been showcased on ABC 7 Chicago news on January 7th.  Check out the video!

In 2010, the U.S. census will define who we are as a nation. Taken every 10 years, the census affects political representation and directs the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding. The 2010 Census questionnaire asks only a few simple questions of each person—name, relationship, gender, age and date of birth, race and whether the respondent owns or rents his or her home. Click here to learn more about the 2010 Census and how you can make a difference.

Become a Census taker, click here to learn more.

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The Centre of Elgin's Day Off School Events School’s out Monday, February 15th and the City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department has a perfect alternative to television! [Read on...]

BILL COSBY to Perform at the Hemmens Cultural Center The legendary BILL COSBY will perform 2 shows at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin on Saturday, September 25th at 5:00pm and 9:00pm. [Read on...]

Elgin Fire Department Eliminates Response to Trouble Alarms Elgin's Fire Department will no longer respond to trouble or supervisory alarm signals caused by faulty equipment, power outages or severe weather. [Read on...]

City to End Spring Cleanup Event After five years, the City has decided to end its spring cleanup event. [Read on...]

Fire Investigation Continues at 708 Elma Elgin fire officials continue to investigate the cause of a house explosion that sent seven people to area hospitals on January 12. [Read on...]