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 →
Since first learning in September 2019 of pending plans by DC Cook to demolish the historic former office building facing Grove Ave., NENA has actively advocated for preservation of the building and has led the way to explore potential adaptive reuse of the property. So far this year, NENA has already connected two residential developers.. read more →
Dear NENA Neighbors, Can you please add your voice to ours to save the DC Cook Administration Building? We ask that you JOIN US AT THIS WEDNESDAY’S (1/22) CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6 pm) and SEND AN EMAIL TO COUNCIL. Let us know if you can help! Email Elgin Mayor & Council at citycouncil@cityofelgin.org Send a quick email.. read more →
NENA has learned that David C. Cook, the company, has filed for the permit to tear down the D.C. Cook office building located at 850 N. Grove Avenue as soon as the City approves the permit. NENA and the City of Elgin have been in good faith negotiations with D.C. Cook since November 2019, to.. read more →
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