12/9/25 The City plans to replace the Kimball Street bridge in 2028. A preliminary plan is supposed to be approved this year. The City and its contractors have requested the community’s feedback BY DECEMBER 12. Here is the link to the info that was presented at the November 13 public meeting: https://www.cityofelginbridgeprojects.org/resources.html. The City needs your.. read more →
12/7/25 With winter upon us, it’s important to do our part to help the city effectively plow and treat our streets for safe travel after a snowfall. While certain restrictions control parking to facilitate snow removal, public works employees can more effectively remove snow if all parked vehicles are removed from the street. Please be.. read more →
Thank you for your interest and support in saving the historic DC Cook Administration Building from impending demolition. Since learning of the threatened demolition of this iconic building, NENA has met with City officials as well as DC Cook’s Chief Operating Officer and Plant Manager. The parties are discussing possible ways to postpone demolition… read more →
The Elgin Parks and Recreation Department and NENA will celebrate the recent renovation of Douglas Park at 261 Douglas Ave. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 6. The event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. A similar event will dedicate the new Trillium Park at 319 Illinois Ave. at 12.. read more →
Elgin –2014 Residential Grant Applications Available (Elgin, IL) – The city is currently accepting applications for its historic architectural rehabilitation, property improvement (substitute siding removal, exterior paint, and chain link fence removal), overhead sewer and backwater valve, and multi-family conversion residential grant programs. Hence, you can hop over this website as the reviews attest.. read more →
NENA member Medina Gross is planning a theater party for NENA members at the Elgin High School production of The Music Man on February 28. After the play, we’ll go together to Chooch’s Pizza for after theater merriment. DETAILS: Group rate for tickets to the play: $8.00 per adult; $6.00 per student Performance begins: 7:00.. read more →
Did you know that NENA’s Rope Officer, Heather Farrell, offers a 15 minute briefing on local crime and safety issues at each NENA monthly meeting? We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7 PM in the Wellness Room of the Centre of Elgin. Our next meeting is March 6th. If.. read more →
Buy local this holiday! Tinsel is a Holiday Pop-up Shop with art, artisans & antiques. Stop by for Tinsel Happy Hour, today (12/13) 4-6 pm! Complimentary wine & hot peppermint toddies served by a real Irish barman! They also have new vendors and new items from artisans! Hours have been extended. Now through 12/15. Friday 12-6,.. read more →
Hello! My Name is Heather Farrell and I am very excited to be part of the innovative Resident Officer Program of Elgin (ROPE). I am the Resident Officer of 310 N. Spring Street. My main focus is to provide a safe, quiet neighborhood to live in, reduce crime and to form solid community partnerships… read more →
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