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‘Elgin is already an inclusive city’: City council gets update on proposed inclusivity and diversity ordinance

‘Elgin is already an inclusive city’: City council gets update on proposed inclusivity and diversity ordinance

Saying that 75% of what’s in a proposed inclusivity ordinance is already in practice, city staff updated the Elgin City Council Wednesday on progress toward a goal to improve access to city services for all residents, including members of the undocumented immigrant community.

 
YWCA Elgin celebrates 125 years of community service with anniversary gala

YWCA Elgin celebrates 125 years of community service with anniversary gala

YWCA Elgin celebrates its 125th anniversary with a gala on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet, featuring auctions, awards, and Mexican cuisine. Purchase an early-bird ticket for $100 until June 30.

 
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Popular ice cream brand founded in Ohio coming to the suburbs

Popular ice cream brand founded in Ohio coming to the suburbs

A much-loved ice cream brand founded in Ohio is heading to the suburbs. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream parlors are slated for Algonquin, Elgin and Geneva/St. Charles, with the first location expected to open in late 2027.

 

Chamber Music on the Fox celebrates LGBTQ+ composers in season finale

Chamber Music on the Fox concludes its season June 14-15 with "Resonant Voices," celebrating LGBTQ+ composers' contributions to classical music, guest-curated by performer Eric Pidluski and featuring works by Benjamin Britten and Jennifer Higdon.

 

Get updates on Elgin road and infrastructure projects through city’s online hub

Elgin residents, businesses and commuters can now receive email updates on city-led road and infrastructure improvements through the city’s new online Construction Projects Hub.

 
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Two people arrested after carjacking in Elgin

Two people arrested after carjacking in Elgin

Two people were arrested in connection with the carjacking of a woman in Elgin, according to the Elgin Police Department.

 
Chicago man faces arson charges in downtown Elgin garbage fires

Chicago man faces arson charges in downtown Elgin garbage fires

A Chicago man has been arrested after being accused of setting multiple fires in garbage cans and a dumpster in downtown Elgin last week.

 
Farmers markets this week

Farmers markets this week

Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.

 
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50 years later, contents of a bicentennial time capsule are revealed at Elgin High School

50 years later, contents of a bicentennial time capsule are revealed at Elgin High School

A bicentennial time capsule built and filled by Elgin High School students in 1976 was opened Friday.

 
Crowds gather for three-day Greek Festival at St. Sophia Church in Elgin

Crowds gather for three-day Greek Festival at St. Sophia Church in Elgin

Humid, rainy weather did not keep the crowds away from the 46th annual St. Sophia Greek Fest Friday in Elgin.

 

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