City of Elgin
Recent News About City of Elgin
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Elgin Strategic Plan Advisory Commission to meet today
The City of Elgin Strategic Plan Advisory Commission meets tonight from 6 to 8.
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Elgin emergency loan program available to state-funded human services agencies
An informational meeting will be held on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. for the affected non-profits.
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Elgin Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee convenes
The City of Elgin Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met on Dec. 1 to discuss ongoing projects.
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Elgin Human Relations Commission talks about diversity and Black Lives Matter
The City of Elgin Human Relations Commission met on Dec. 1.
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Elgin City Council met and held public hearings
The City of Elgin City Council met on Dec. 2 and held public hearings on Truth in Taxation and the West Point Gardens subdivision.
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Elgin Committee of the Whole discusses 2016 budget
No action was taken on the 2016 budget discussion on Dec. 2 at the Committee of the Whole meeting.
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Elgin announces public hearing for automated car wash
Residents are requested to return the response form prior to the public hearing on December 7.
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City of Elgin extends on-street leaf collection
On-street leaf collection in Elgin is extended through December 3.
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Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Elgin
The City of Elgin Human Relations Commission announces schedule of events for the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.
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Prospect Heights holds public hearing on proposed tax increases
Prospect Heights will hold a public hearing on Nov. 23 at 6:20 p.m. to approve a proposed property tax levy.
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Report: Elgin police earned $156K on average in 2014
In 2014, the average Elgin police officer earned $95,584 in salary and an additional $60,682 in taxpayer-funded pension contribution for a total of $156,266 in compensation, according to a report published by the Illinois Department of Insurance.
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Elgin city manager presents balanced budget plan to mayor, council
Elgin City Manager Sean Stegall recently presented the 2016 budget plan to Elgin Mayor David Kaptain and the City Council. Despite the financial uncertainties facing the city because of the state budget impasse, Stegall presented a balanced budget of $285.29 million. The budget was carefully crafted and balanced to ensure that the city continues its fiscally conservative mission.
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Elgin Sustainability Commission meeting on Tuesday
The monthly meeting of the City of Elgin Sustainability Commission will take place 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Robert Gilliam Municipal Complex, City Hall,in the second-floor South Conference Room, 150 Dexter Court. After the call to order, roll call and reading of the minutes, the commission will take up old business.
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Elgin suspends Riverboat Grant program amid state budget impasse
The City of Elgin said recently that because of the ongoing state budget impasse, the Riverboat Grant program has been suspended, as the state has withheld payments from the Riverboat Fund since July 2015.
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Elgin Crisis Center's Winter Wear Drive seeks donations at fire stations
The Elgin Community Crisis Center’s annual Winter Wear Drive seeks new and gently used winter outerwear through Dec. 31. Elgin's fire stations are serving as collection sites, with collection boxes set up at all seven stations.
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Park Ridge Public Works recycling holiday lights, extension cords
Park Ridge Public Works wants to recycle your broken string lights and damaged extension cords through its Holiday Lights Recycling Program. This free service invites residents to drop off unwanted or broken holiday-light strands and extension cords now through March 1, 2016, at the Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway.
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Insurer group's high rating for Elgin Fire Department can aid property owners
Elgin Fire Chief John Fahy said residential and commercial property owners may now qualify for lower insurance rates after the department received high marks from the national Insurance Services Office (ISO).
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Elgin water main replacement project continues
Work means closures along east side of State Street between Chicago Street and Highland Avenue.