Cops and Cocoa bring the Community and Police together

South Elgin-based McDonald’s holds family-friendly ‘Cocoa with a Cop’ event

What's Happening This Weekend in Elgin?

Holiday activities are officially in full swing. Find out what is happening this weekend.

A Golden Night under the Golden Arches for Lowrie Elementary

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher’s Night to raise money for assemblies and other needs for the school.

Kane Co. Forest Preserve District Announces Additions

Find out which forest preserves have expanded and where new preserves are being planned.

Century Oaks Elementary raises funds for PBIS rewards

Century Oaks Elementary School held a McTeacher's Night on Thursday, November 8th at the McDonald's in Elgin located at 1165 N. McLean Blvd.

Cops and Cocoa bring Community and Police together

Elgin-based McDonald’s holds family-friendly ‘Cocoa with a Cop’ event

Sunnydale Elementary School students give teachers an A-plus

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher’s Night to raise money for school classroom materials.

Elgin Residents Invited To Smash Pumpkins At Composting Event

Illinois' politics getting you down? Maybe you've had a long week? Take it out on a pumpkin.

Streamwood High School teachers lend a helping hand

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher’s Night to raise money for the school’s MTSS program

Elgin Woman Wins $96K In Grand Victoria Casino Giveaway

The casino gave away $252,000 to 20 winners during a month-long promotion.

Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Drop off unused or expired prescription drugs and over-the-counter meds this Saturday, Oct. 27. Find a collection site near you.

Abbott teachers give more than grades, they lend a helping hand

Local U-46 teachers serve students and families on McTeacher’s Night to raise money for the Eighth - Grade End of Year Dance.

Harriet Gifford Has Great teachers that give more than grades

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher’s Night to raise money for school activities.

Domestic Violence Prevention Forum To Be Held In DeKalb

Medical professionals, social workers, psychologists, paramedics and those who work in law are invited to attend the forum.

Coaches run the extra mile working at McDonald’s McCoaches Night

Larkin Cross Country Team serves students, student-athletes, and families to raise money for new team uniforms

Social Media Safety Presentation To Be Held In Kane County

A child and adolescent psychiatrist will offer social media safety strategies to parents at the event.

Highland Elementary teachers make the grade

Local teachers serve students and families at McTeacher's Night to raise money for Highland Elementary School PTO.

Great teachers give more than grades, they lend a helping hand

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher’s Night to raise money for St. Joseph School.

Illinois Prairie Path to Close in Elgin

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County asks trail users to be mindful of the project.

The Bartlett Library goes rustic Italian

Chef Susan Maddox taught Bartlett Library patrons a few Italian dishes to excite their taste buds this fall.

New Student Advisory Trustee Appointed at Bartlett Library

Bartlett Public Library District Trustees interviewed candidate for the Student Advisory Teen Trustee position at the Library.

Elgin Police heat up the morning with Hot Chocolate for the commu

Elgin Based Bear Family McDonald's hosts its first ever 'Cocoa With A Cop' event

Bartlett Library Fall Fest a Success

​The Bartlett Public Library District and 350 attendees welcomed in the fall season at the Library’s Fall Fest on Sunday, Sept. 16.

Upcoming Events On The Elgin Calendar

See what's happening in Elgin - check out the Patch Calendar

Fundraiser For Family Of Mother Killed In Car Wreck

Aries Cobian, a pregnant mother of four, was killed pushing a car Monday when another car slammed into her. One person is in custody.

Elgin Police Officers bring the community together over coffee

Elgin-based McDonald’s hosts the Elgin Police Department for National Coffee With A Cop day

Great teachers give more than grades, they lend a helping hand

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher’s Night to raise money for new playground equipment.

Great teachers give more than grades, they lend a helping hand

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher's Night to raise money for school

Tarot Readings with Grace Returns to Pheasant Run: September 1st

Join Us For The Return Engagement of Tarot Readings with Grace At Pheasant Run Resort

Westbound Wing Street Closed For Repairs

The street is expected to be closed much of Thursday, city officials said.

Cops and Ice Cream Cones bring Community, Police together

Elgin-based McDonald’s holds family-friendly ‘Cone with a Cop’ event

Chesterbrook Academy Donates $1,000 to Camp Out From Cancer

Chesterbrook Academy held a bake sale to raise money for the organization, which provides care packages for children who are fighting cancer

Cougar Sighting Reported In Northwest Suburbs

Officials say cougar sightings should be taken with a "grain of salt."

U- 46 Families receive backpacks filled with School Supplies

Over one hundred backpacks were given freely to U- 46 School District families

National Night Out with the Elgin Police Department

Elgin's annual National Night Out event brings residents together to build a healthier, safer community

South Elgin National Night Out is a HUGE Success

The community came together to celebrate National Night Out at Jim Hansen Park in South Elgin On Tuesday, August 7th.

Tarot Readings with Grace Returns to Pheasant Run: August 11th

Join Us For The Return Engagement of Tarot Readings with Grace At Pheasant Run Resort

Vendors Needed For 2 Elgin Public Museum Events

The museum is looking for vendors for its Native American Cultural Day and Bison Blessing and Day of the Dead events in October.

This Week's Events On The Elgin Patch Calendar

Did we miss a community event your organization, business or school is planning? You can post it on the Patch calendar.

Elgin's Summer Trash Drop-Off Is This Weekend

The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.