Explore Elgin

1. About Elgin
   1. Demographics
   2. Education
   3. Our History
2. Plan Your Visit
   1. Community Events
   2. Dining
   3. Downtown
   4. Gail Borden Public Library
   5. Getting Here
   6. Grand Victoria Casino
   7. Historic Elgin
   8. Nature & Outdoors
   9. Parking in Elgin
   10. Shopping
   11. Sports
   12. Staying Here
   13. Visitors Guide
3. Recreation
   1. Fox River Trail
   2. Golf
   3. Kane County Forest Preserve
   4. Lords Park Zoo
   5. Museums
   6. Parks & Recreation
      1. Parks
         1. Discover Elgin Parks
         2. Freedom Run Dog Park
         3. Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
            1. Directions
            2. Programs
            3. Rentals
            4. Volunteer Opportunities
         4. Park Map & List
         5. Parks Master Plan
      2. Biking & Walking
         1. Bikeway Master Plan
         2. Bicycle Safety Publications
         3. Pedestrian Safety
      3. Golf
         1. Bowes Creek Country Club
         2. Highlands Golf
         3. Wing Park Golf Course
      4. Recreation Facilities
         1. Facility Rentals
            1. Centre of Elgin Room Rentals
            2. Eastside Recreation Center Rentals
            3. Lords Park Pavilion
         2. The Centre of Elgin
            1. Adventure Island (Aquatics)
            2. Athletics
            3. Banquet Facility
            4. Memberships
            5. Preschool
            6. Youth and Teen Programs
         3. Camps
         4. City Skate
         5. Elgin Sports Complex
            1. Soccer Leagues
               1. SPRING SOCCER LEAGUES
               2. FALL SOCCER LEAGUES
               3. WINTER INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUES
            2. Adult Softball Leagues
               1. Summer Softball Information
                  1. 2021 Summer Dates
                  2. 2021 Summer Leagues
               2. Masters Softball Leagues
               3. Fall Softball Information
               4. Softball Player List
               5. Rich Hornbeak Classic Softball Tournament
            3. Schedule of Events
            4. Youth T-ball League
            5. Sand Volleyball
            6. Camps
            7. Adult & Youth Tennis
         6. Eastside Recreation Center (ERC)
         7. Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
         8. Elgin Family Aquatic Centers
            1. Adventure Island / Lap Pool
               1. Hours of Operation
            2. Wing Park Family Aquatic Center
               1. Daily Fees
               2. Hours of Operation
            3. Lords Park Family Aquatic Center
               1. Daily Fees
               2. Hours of Operation
            4. Pool Policies
         9. The Pavilion at Lords Park
         10. Lords Park Zoo
      5. I want to...
         1. Illinois Brews at Bowes Creek
         2. FIND
            1. Online Registration
            2. Current Program Brochure
            3. Parks and Rec Facilities
            4. FAQ's
            5. Resources and Information
            6. Contact Information
            7. Youth Scholarship Fund
            8. Rent a Shelter
               1. Discover Elgin Parks
               2. Freedom Run Dog Park
               3. Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
               4. Park Map & List
               5. Parks Master Plan
         3. Donate/Volunteer
            1. Volunteer Opportunities
         4. Register/Attend
            1. Online Registration
            2. Summer Lunch Program
            3. Special Recreation - NISRA
            4. Youth Scholarship Fund
         5. Apply for a Job
4. Special Events & Cultural Arts
   1. City Special Events Calendar
   2. Community Events Calendar
   3. Cultural Arts
      1. Cultural Arts Grants
         1. Individual Artist Grant - Cultural Arts
         2. Individual Artist Grant Final Report
         3. Neighborhood Public Art Grant
         4. Organizational Grant - Cultural Arts
         5. Organizational Grant Final Report
      2. Utility Box Wrapping
      3. Artist Resources
      4. Public Art
      5. Storm Drain Art
      6. Asphalt Art
   4. Hemmens Cultural Center
      1. Box Office
         1. How To Purchase Tickets
         2. Hours of Operation
         3. Handicap Accessibility
            1. Handicap Accessibility: Parking, Elevator etc
         4. Seating Chart
            1. Seating Chart Description
         5. Lost and Found
         6. House Rules
         7. Volunteer
         8. Support The Arts
      2. Behind the Scenes
         1. About Hemmens
         2. Cast & Crew
         3. History of Hemmens
      3. Plan Your Visit
         1. Directions
         2. Parking
         3. Metra
         4. Dining
         5. Nearby Hotels
         6. Helpful Links
         7. Virtual Tour
      4. Facility Rental
         1. Main Stage
         2. Exhibition Hall
         3. Lobby
         4. How Do I Get Started?
      5. Contact Us
   5. Major Events
      1. Art Harvest
      2. Ceremonies, Open Houses, and Other Events
      3. Daddy/Daughter Dance
      4. Earth Day Celebration
      5. Elgin Fringe Festival
      6. Elgin Short Film Festival
      7. Fourth of July
      8. Fox Trot
      9. Little Park of Horrors
      10. Martin Luther King Jr. Events
      11. Nightmare on Chicago Street
      12. Summer Concerts in the Park
      13. Summer Movies in the Park
      14. Welcome Back, Elgin!
   6. Venues
      1. Elgin Art Showcase
      2. Festival Park
      3. Hemmens Cultural Center

Residents

1. COVID-19 Resources and Information
   1. Coronavirus: Información y Recursos en Español
   2. City Service Impacts
   3. Vaccine Information
   4. Coronavirus Mapping Resource Center
   5. Financial Assistance + Other Resources
   6. COVID-19 FAQ's
   7. Guidance and Prevention
   8. News
   9. Testing Sites
   10. Video Updates
2. City Services
   1. Cold Weather Reminders and Resources
   2. Form Center
   3. Business Licenses
   4. City-Issued Tickets
   5. Construction Projects
      1. City of Elgin
      2. Kane County Department of Transportation
      3. Illinois Department of Transportation
   6. Garbage Collection Schedule
   7. Real Estate Transfer Stamp
   8. Contact Us
   9. Seasonal Information
3. Community
   1. Dementia Friendly Elgin
   2. Education
   3. Elgin Community Network
   4. Gail Borden Public Library
   5. Historic Districts
   6. Human Services Resources
   7. Neighborhood Block Parties
   8. Neighborhood Watch
   9. Places of Worship
   10. Preschool
   11. Transportation
   12. Youth Empowerment Program
4. Community Development
   1. Building
      1. Contractor Requirements
      2. Current Codes
      3. Plan Review
   2. Permits
      1. Quick Guides
      2. Residential Permits
         1. Backyard Chicken Keeping
         2. Honey Beekeeping
   3. Comprehensive Plan
   4. GIS & City of Elgin Maps
      1. Maps
   5. Historic Preservation
      1. Architectural Rehabilitation Grants
      2. Building Plaque Program
         1. Research Tips
            1. Bibliographies
            2. Maps
            3. Newspapers
            4. Street Name Changes
      3. Design Review Subcommittee
      4. Elgin Design Guideline Manual
      5. Elgin Heritage Commission
      6. Historic American Building Survey
      7. Historic Districts & Landmarks
         1. Historic Districts
            1. D.C. Cook / Lovell Area Historic District
            2. Elgin Historic District
            3. Elgin National Watch Historic District
            4. Spring / Douglas Historic District
            5. Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District
         2. National Register Properties
      8. Mayor's Preservation Awards
      9. Preservation Month Event
   6. Inspections
   7. Planning and Zoning
   8. Public Hearings
5. Elgin 311
6. Garbage & Recycling
   1. Activating Service
   2. Condos & Townhomes
   3. Program Cost
   4. At Your Door Special Collection
   5. Backyard Composting
      1. What Can I Compost?
      2. What Is Composting?
      3. What Is Grasscycling or Mulching?
      4. Why Should I Compost?
   6. Clothing, Shoes and Textiles
   7. Curbside Organics Collection
   8. Curbside Recycling
      1. Electronics Recycling
         1. Cell Phone Donations Options
      2. General Guidelines
      3. Recycling Drop-Off Center
      4. Recycle Often, Recycle Right
      5. Reduce & Reuse
   9. Garbage
      1. General Guidelines
   10. Stickers
   11. Yard Waste & Leaf Collection
   12. Drop Off Events for Trash/Household Waste
7. Get Involved
   1. Boards and Commissions
   2. Apply for Boards and Commissions
   3. Election Judge - Cook County
   4. Election Judge - Kane County
   5. Parks & Recreation Volunteer
   6. Social Media
   7. Police Volunteer
   8. Sign Up for Info/Alerts
   9. Volunteer for Special Events
   10. Voter Registration Information
8. Grants
   1. Community Development Block Grant
   2. Cultural Arts Grants
      1. Individual Artist Grant - Cultural Arts
      2. Individual Artist Grant Final Report
      3. Neighborhood Public Art Grant
      4. Organizational Grant - Cultural Arts
      5. Organizational Grant Final Report
   3. CDBG Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation
   4. Residential Conversion
   5. Neighborhood Matching Grant
   6. Fire Sprinkler Assistance Grant
   7. Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grants
   8. Elgin Sustainable Community Grant
   9. Private Property Drainage Assistance
9. Neighborhood Services
   1. Building Codes
   2. Crime Free Housing
   3. Code Compliance
      1. Register a Code Complaint
      2. Tall Grass and Weeds
   4. Landlord Resource Center
   5. Landlord Training Program
   6. Rental License
   7. Traffic and Parking
   8. Code Tips
10. Parks and Recreation
11. Public Safety
    1. Fire
       1. Fire Stations
       2. Smoke Detector Install Request
       3. Fire Department FAQ's
       4. Emergency Medical Services
          1. Advanced Directives
          2. Ambulance Fee Ordinance
          3. File Of Life
       5. Fire Prevention Bureau
          1. Smoke Detector Act
          2. Carbon Monoxide Detector Act
          3. Alarm Permit Form
          4. Fire Alarm Ordinance
          5. Hazardous Materials Tier 2 Reporting
          6. Conducting School Fire Drills
          7. Fire Plan Requirements
          8. Lock Box Program
          9. Fire Codes
          10. Open Burning
          11. Burn Permit Form
          12. Fireworks Display Permit
          13. Product Recalls
       6. Fire Alarm Permit
          1. Fire Alarm Permit Letter
       7. Elgin Fire Department Explorer Post 439
       8. Firefighter Application Process
       9. Emergency Management
       10. Public Education & Programs
           1. CPR
           2. Youth Fire Setter Intervention Program
           3. Child Car Seat Inspection
           4. Medication Disposal
           5. Hazardous Waste Disposal
       11. Special Teams
           1. Fire Investigation Team
           2. Hazardous Materials Team
              1. Hazardous Materials Incident Cost Recovery
           3. Technical Rescue Team
           4. Water Rescue and Recovery Team
       12. Training
       13. Illinois Safe Haven Law
    2. Police
       1. Department Information
          1. About the Elgin Police Department
             1. History of the Department
             2. Administrative Office
             3. Organizational Structure
          2. Directions and Statistics
             1. Crime Statistics
             2. Directions to EPD
          3. EPD Transparency
             1. Public Social Media Policies
             2. Community Conversations
             3. Policies & Procedures
             4. Presentations
             5. Response to Resistance Information
          4. Retiree Information
             1. Police Pension Fund
       2. Divisions
          1. Administration
             1. Communications
             2. Property Evidence
             3. Records
                1. Background check
                2. Fingerprinting
             4. Training
          2. Patrol
             1. Animal Control
                1. Animal Control Frequently Asked Questions
                2. Dangerous & Vicious Dogs Registration Form
                3. Seasonal Tips to Protect Your Pet
             2. Beat Officers
             3. Neighborhood Officers
          3. Investigations
             1. Major Investigations
                1. Adult Investigations
                   1. Financial Crimes
                2. Juvenile Investigations
                   1. Peer Jury
             2. Special Investigations
                1. Gang, General Information
          4. Strategic Initiatives
             1. Community Relations/Crime Prevention
                1. Neighborhood Watch Newsletters
                2. Safety Tips
                   1. Child Seat Car Checks
                   2. Child / Youth Internet Safety
                   3. Holiday Tips
                   4. Personal Safety Tips
             2. Crime-Free Housing Unit
                1. Landlord Training Program
             3. Resident Officer Program of Elgin
                1. History of ROPE
                2. 326 E. Chicago St.
                3. 429 Jay St.
                   1. Ordinances to be aware of
                4. 310 N. Spring St.
                5. 110 N. Union St.
                6. Downtown Elgin
             4. School Resource Officer Program
             5. Traffic Unit
                1. Disabled Parking Placards
                2. Elgin Ticket and Court Information
                   1. Contesting Violations
                   2. Court Information
                   3. Parking Tickets
                   4. Pay Parking Tickets Online
                3. Parking ticket - how to pay
                4. Traffic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
                5. Vehicles - parking or abandoned
       3. EPD Programs
          1. Cameras
             1. Body Worn Camera Project Information
                1. Videos discussing the BWC program
             2. Security Through Surveillance
             3. Ring Neighbors App
          2. First Responder Help
             1. Family Finder Program
             2. Premise Alert Program
             3. Smart911
          3. Internet Exchange Locations at Elgin PD
          4. Landlord Training Program
          5. Volunteer
             1. Community Advisory Boards
                1. Group 1
                2. Group 4
                3. Group 5
                4. Group 6
                5. Group 7
             2. EPD-U, the new approach to EPD classes
                1. Citizens Police Academy
                   1. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
                   2. Citizens Police Academy
             3. Eye Drive Elgin
             4. Neighborhood Watch Program
             5. Community Task Force on Policing
          6. Youth Programs
             1. Elgin Teen Life
             2. Explorer Post 1445
             3. Kids United
             4. Youth Advisory Board
          7. National Night Out
       4. Community Assistance
          1. Social Services
             1. Elgin-area Resources
             2. Victim Services
                1. Domestic Violence
                2. Victims of Crimes Against Persons
                3. Victims of Property Crimes
             3. Homeless and CAMPS Information
             4. Re-Entry Information
             5. Other Social Service Information
          2. Narcotics and Gangs
             1. Gang, Drug and Crisis Resources
             2. Medication Disposal
             3. We Can Help - Opiate Addiction Assistance
          3. Collaborative Crisis Services Unit
          4. Senior Services
          5. LGBTQ+ Resources
             1. LGBTQ+ additional information
       5. I Want To
          1. Become a Police Officer
          2. Register
             1. AED
                1. Alarm system
             2. Alarm Program
                1. False Alarm Education
             3. Bike Registration
             4. Disabled Parking Placard
             5. Emergency Alerts
                1. Alerts - FAQs
             6. Police Department Tours
             7. Ride-alongs
                1. Observer Guidelines
             8. Serial Numbers
          3. Provide or Request Information
             1. Crime Tips
             2. Copies of Crash Reports
             3. Drug or Gang Complaint
             4. Employee Complaints
             5. Employee Compliments
             6. Freedom of Information Act Request
             7. Graffiti Hotline
             8. Illinois Cannabis Law Information
             9. Post Bond / Detainee Information
             10. Report a Crime Online
                 1. Online Reporting FAQ's
                    1. Identity Theft
                    2. Telephone Harassment
             11. Report Graffiti
          4. Search for Criminal Offenders
             1. Elgin Sex Offenders
             2. Illinois Sex Offenders
             3. Convicted Murderer/Violent Offenders Against Youth
    3. Public Health
       1. Board of Health
       2. Food Sanitation Program
          1. Food Establishment Plan Review
          2. Food Poisoning and Food Borne Illness
       3. Mosquito Control Program
       4. Public Swimming Facilities Program
       5. Smoking Ordinance
    4. Emergency Management
12. Public Works
    1. Divisions
       1. Bluff City Cemetery
       2. Engineering
          1. Engineering Document Center
          2. Agency Links
          3. Construction Photos - Past and Present
          4. Development Review
          5. Floodplain Information
          6. Stormwater Management
             1. Detention Basin Retrofitting
             2. Maintenance
             3. Native Plantings
             4. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
       3. Elgin Allies "Community Restitution"
          1. Partner Organizations
       4. Fleet Services
       5. Forestry
          1. Fit Forest
             1. Contact Us
             2. Elgin's Urban Forest Reports & Maps
             3. Emerald Ash Borer
             4. F.A.Q.'s
             5. Meetings & Events
             6. Newsroom
             7. Resources
             8. Tree Assessment
          2. Tree Planting
          3. Tree Trimming
       6. Parks Maintenance
       7. Sewer
          1. Sewer Lateral Assistance Program
          2. The Fox River & You
          3. What To Do If Your Sewer Backs Up
       8. Streets
          1. Street Sweeping
             1. Street Sweeping Commonly Asked Questions
       9. Traffic & Electrical
       10. Water
    2. J.U.L.I.E Locate Information
    3. Seasonal Information
       1. Park Treatment Schedule
       2. Fall Leaf Pick-up Program
          1. Bagging Areas
          2. On-Street Pick-Up
       3. Snow & Ice Control
          1. Mailboxes
          2. Winter Parking Considerations
          3. Waste Collection Service Considerations
          4. Sidewalk Heroes
       4. Elgin Litter League
    4. LED Street Light Project & Survey
13. Resident Guide - Daily Herald 2021
14. Sustainability
    1. Climate Emergency
    2. Elgin Native Roots Program
    3. Gardening in Elgin
       1. Adopt-A-Garden
    4. Greenest Region Compact 2
    5. Knowledge Center
       1. Elgin Environmental Research
       2. Sustainability Briefs & Promotional Media
    6. Rain Barrels
    7. Solar in Elgin
    8. Sustainability Action Plan
    9. Sustainable Elgin Community Grant
15. Water
    1. General Information
       1. History
       2. Water Treatment Plant
       3. Fire Hydrant Maintenance
       4. Meter Information
       5. Statistics
    2. Water Billing Information
       1. Water Bill Auto Pay
       2. Online Water Bill Payment
       3. Enroll in Paperless Billing
       4. Online Water Bill Frequently Asked Questions
    3. Lead Information
       1. Lead Water Service Pipe Replacement Program
          1. Lead Service Line Replacement Program FAQ's
          2. Lead Service Line Loan Application and Information
          3. List of Pre-qualified Plumbers
          4. Lead Testing Laboratories
          5. LSLR Resources
       2. 2021 Private Side Lead Service Replacement Project
    4. Helpful Links & FAQ's
    5. Water Consumer Confidence Report
    6. Water Leaks
    7. Water Main Break
    8. Water Quality

Government

1. Boards and Commissions
2. Budget and Financial Documents
   1. 2021 Adopted Budget and Financial Plan
   2. Historical Budget Documents
   3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
   4. Financial Rating Information
3. City Clerk
   1. Agendas & Minutes
   2. Municipal Code
   3. Municipal Election
   4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
   5. Honorary Street Name Dedication
4. City Departments
5. City Manager
   1. Form of Government
   2. Lobbyist Information
6. Community Survey
7. Connect With Us
   1. Agendas & Minutes
   2. Elgin Channel 17/99
   3. Elgin 311 Mobile App
   4. Podcasts
   5. Socialize With Us!
   6. Video Center
   7. Elgin Insight
   8. City Newsletter
   9. Boletín de la Ciudad en Español
   10. Tune In
   11. Stay Updated
8. Employment
   1. Applicant Sign-In
   2. Job Notifications
   3. Benefits
   4. Police Officer Application Process
   5. Fire Fighter Application Process
   6. Human Resources Department
      1. Collective Bargaining Agreements
      2. Promotional Job Openings
9. Mayor & Council
   1. Elgin City Council Meeting Schedule
   2. About City Council Meetings
   3. Public Comment
   4. Agendas & Minutes
   5. Historical Council Vote Listing
   6. Video Center
10. Municipal Code
11. Planning and Policy Documents
    1. Strategic Principles and Priorities
       1. 2018-22 Strategic Principles and Priorities
       2. Strategic Principles & Priorities Connections
       3. City of Choice
          1. Promote Elgin's Identity
          2. Supporting Educational Partners
          3. Unique Downtown
          4. Leverage Cultural Assets
          5. Strategic Growth
          6. Diverse Development
       4. Safe and Healthy Community
          1. Responsive Services
          2. Proactive Technology
          3. Infrastructure Investment
          4. Natural Resources
          5. Enhanced Neighborhoods
          6. Supporting Residents
          7. Promoting Wellness
          8. Sustainable Design
       5. High Performing Government
          1. Fiscal Management
          2. High Quality Services
          3. Customer Focused
          4. Informed and Engaged Public
          5. Supporting Employees
          6. Culture of Improvement
    2. Diversity and Inclusion Framework
    3. Comprehensive Plan
    4. Community Survey Report
    5. Sustainability Action Plan
12. Transparency
    1. Addressing Misinformation

Doing Business

1. Bids & Request for Proposals
   1. Bid Notifications
   2. View RFP's
2. Business Resources
   1. Downtown Neighborhood Association
   2. Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
   3. Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
   4. Elgin Development Group
3. Engineering
4. Licenses and Permits
   1. Business License
   2. Liquor Licenses
   3. Solicitor and Handbill Permits
5. Planning and Zoning
6. Recreational Cannabis Information

I Want To...

1. Apply For
   1. Alcohol Tax Return
   2. Board or Commission
   3. Business License
   4. Dry Utility Permit
   5. Grants
   6. Honorary Street Name
   7. Jobs
   8. Liquor License
   9. Permits
   10. Real Estate Transfer Stamp
   11. Rental License
   12. Youth Scholarship Fund
2. Find
   1. Agendas & Minutes
   2. Bid Postings
   3. City Maps
   4. Census 2020
   5. Community Resources
   6. Comprehensive Plan
   7. Elgin Parks and Bike Paths
   8. Engineering Resource Center
   9. Events
   10. Forms
   11. Garbage Collection Schedule
   12. Human Services Resources
   13. Municipal Code
   14. Open Permits
   15. Video Center
   16. Visitors Guide
   17. Voter Information
3. Other
   1. FOIA/Request for Records
   2. JULIE
4. Pay For
   1. Business Licenses
   2. City Issued Tickets
   3. Water Bill
5. Register
   1. AED
   2. Alarms, Residential or Commercial
   3. Bicycles
   4. CPR Classes
   5. Golf Tee Times
   6. Landlord Training Program
   7. Parks & Recreation Programs
   8. Police Community Programs
   9. Security Camera
   10. Serial Number Valuables
   11. Volunteer Opportunities
   12. To Vote
6. Rent
   1. Elgin Art Showcase
   2. Facility
   3. Meeting Space
   4. Shelter
   5. Hemmens Cultural Center
7. Report
   1. Code Violation
   2. Crime
   3. Graffiti
   4. General Complaint or Concern
   5. Compliment
8. Sign Up For
   1. Bid Notices
   2. ComEd Outage Alerts
   3. E-Billing
   4. Job Announcements
   5. RAVE Public Safety Alerts
   6. Volunteer Opportunities
   7. Water Bill Auto Pay

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