Northeast Neighborhood Association is comprised of 2,000 homes just north of downtown Elgin, Illinois. Only an hour outside of Chicago, Elgin has three exits off I-90, as well as three Metra train stations, and Pace Bus service. An ideal community for anyone working in Chicago, considering all the transportation options available.

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Our city of 108,800 boasts a large farmers’ market, with vendors and growers from a 150-mile radius. Additional aspects of the Elgin farmers’ market include live entertainment, public art exhibits, food and wine tastings, and wellness and green demonstrations. “Elgin shows how a town of any size can transform from an industrial past to a green future through a commitment to sustainability,” says Alison Rogers, assistant editor for Mother Earth News. “Mother Earth News focuses on cool things you can do to live wisely and create community, and we think our readers will identify with a place like Elgin.”

There’s plenty to offer anyone living in Elgin, especially living near downtown Elgin. Here are some links for important things you may want to know about in Elgin: