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Tuesday, July 19, 2022City of Elgin hosting ''End of Summer Bash” featuring concert, food trucks and fireworks
City of Elgin hosting "End of Summer Bash” featuring concert, food trucks and fireworks Elgin, IL - The City of Elgin is hosting its "End of Summer Bash" on Friday, August 26 at Festival Park featuring a concert, food trucks and fireworks. These festivities were originally programmed for the City’s Fourth of July event. The End of Summer Bash is free and open to the public, and it will kick off with a variety of food trucks vending after 4:00 p.m. on Grove Avenue between Prairie Street and Lake
Wednesday, July 13, 2022The City of Elgin designates additional parks and green spaces as Pesticide Free Zones
The City of Elgin designates additional parks and green spaces as Pesticide Free Zones Elgin triples its number of Pesticide Free Zones across the cityElgin, IL - The City of Elgin has expanded its number of sites designated as "Pesticide Free Zones." Synthetic pesticide applications have now been discontinued at total of approximately 26.45 acres of parkland and green space citywide. A site map is available at cityofelgin.org/pesticidefree. “We are always looking for opportunities to offer sustainable
Friday, July 08, 2022'Block Party in a Box'' rolled out to Elgin residents
‘Block Party in a Box’ rolled out to Elgin residents Reservations available on a first-come, first-served basisElgin, IL - The City of Elgin announces its ‘Block Party in a Box’ is available for reservations. The ‘Block Party in a Box’ (BPB) is a trailer filled with all things necessary to host a block party and get to know your neighbors: tables, chairs, pop-up tents, entertainment and yard games, barricades and safety signs. The BPB is free to reserve, and City staff will handle drop-off and pick-up.
Friday, June 10, 2022Elgin announces Parks and Recreation Master Plan process
Elgin announces Parks and Recreation Master Plan process June 15 public meeting will kick off the Elgin Parks and Recreation Master Plan development processElgin, IL - The City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department will kick off its master plan development process with a public meeting on Wednesday, June 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Ballroom in the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin, located at 100 Symphony Way in Elgin. The meeting will be held in an open house format, so the public can
Thursday, May 26, 2022City of Elgin to Participate in National ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ Study
City of Elgin to participate in the national ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ study Ishti is performing in the Going Dutch Festival presented by Side Street Studio Arts at the Elgin Art Showcase. Photo by Roberto Martinez, 2017. Data collection for a most comprehensive study of the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture industry underwayElgin, IL - The City of Elgin is pleased to announce its
Thursday, February 24, 2022City of Elgin launches community solar program
Community solar subscriptions now available to Elgin residents and small businessesElgin, IL - Elgin residents and small businesses can save money on electric bills and help develop the solar industry in Illinois thanks to a new City-sponsored community solar program. Community solar program subscribers receive credits on their ComEd accounts, reducing the energy supply charges on their monthly bills by $100 per year on average. There are no credit checks, enrollment fees or termination
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