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Why is Thanksgiving on the 4th Thursday of November?

Why is Thanksgiving on the 4th Thursday of November? Well, it has a little something to do with football.

Elgin Kicks off the holidays with lights and events!

Holiday Events and Parade Policy

City of Elgin has many free, fun events planned for the holidays.  Find out about some of those events and the parade Policy here: /DocumentCenter/View/6702/LETcmasparade1121

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Elgin Blue Santa Delivery Procedure

Learn more about the Elgin Police Department's Blue Santa Delivery Procedure.

Blue Santa Program with the Elgin Police Department

Families in need during this holiday season may sign up for the Blue Santa Program with the Elgin Police Department. For additional details can be found here: https://www.elgintx.com/Admin/DocumentCenter/Document/View/6686/BlueSantaSignUpInfoFamiliesES

Non-Profit Funding Applications Now Being Accepted for FY 2021-22

Home for the Holidays Events in Downtown Elgin

There are many fun, free events happening in Historic Downtown Elgin this holiday season! 

Holiday Luna Market - Friday, December 3 at 6pm

Hot Cocoa Stroll - Saturday, December 4 at 10am

Wassail on Main - Saturday, December 4 at 5:55pm

The Art of Giv...

Non-Profit Funding Applications Available

The City of Elgin is accepting Non-Profit Funding Applications for the FY 2021-2022 Annual Budget. All Non-Profits in the community must complete their application packets and return them by noon on December 3, 2021 to the City Secretary via email only at...

Certificates of Obligation Bond Program 2021A

The City Council voted on September 21 to proceed with issuing $12.5 M in Certificates of Obligation 2021A program to fund capital improvements projects essential to our growing community. Find out about the projects included in the program, what CO&r...

City Council plans to fund capital improvement projects

The City Council voted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, to proceed with issuing $12.5 M in Certificates of Obligation 2021A program to fund capital improvements projects essential to our growing community.  Find out about the projects included in ...

City Manager Statement on False Allegations

City Manager Statement available 

Fraud ALERT Utility payments

The only site that a customer can make a payment on for the City of Elgin Utility bill is through elgintx.com use this  link for payments.

It has been reported that people are making payments to this site. This is a FRAUDULENT site.   Pay...

Mayor and Council Statement

 The City of Elgin is experiencing growth and change unlike anything in its history. This trajectory will not change, but it is important that it be managed for a positive and effective end result for our citizens.   Read Full s...