Illinois American Water Urges Customers to Prepare for Cold

With extremely cold temperatures expected in the coming days, I A W is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes.

Elgin Parks And Recreation Offers Kids Club Program For Second Half Of School Year

Participating children will receive help completing remote learning assignments and projects, along with games and activities.

Young Artists Win IAW's Annual Art Contest

Young artists across Illinois participated in IAW's annual art contest to illustrate the importance of reliable water service.

Elgin Parks And Recreation Offers Kids Club Program For Second Half Of School Year

The Kids Club program provides a safe environment for supervised learning, fun and growth.

Elgin To Host Virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event

The event is open to the public and donations are encouraged to support the committee's community food drive and youth scholarship programs.

Elgin Police Department Launches Transparency Site

The new dashboard is intended to fulfill the crucial need for police to be transparent with community members.

City Of Elgin: Pledge To Be Your Neighborhood's Sidewalk Hero

Sidewalk Heroes are individuals that want to help their fellow neighbors by keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice this winter.

URGENT! Foster Homes Needed SATURDAY 1/9

These dogs need a committed foster home to come to Illinois!

6 Quarantine New Year's Eve Ideas To Ring In 2021 In Elgin

Saying goodbye to a year we’d like to forget doesn’t have to be boring. Here’s how to safely celebrate New Year's in Elgin.

Santa Tracker 2020: When St. Nick Arrives In Elgin

While you celebrate Christmas at home, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in Elgin.

How To Have A Very Merry, Safe Christmas In Elgin

Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Christmas. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Available This Week In Elgin

Testing is free and open to all regardless of symptoms Tuesday at Elgin Sports Complex.

IAW’s Rhonda Carter Adams Wins Statewide Award

Rhonda Carter Adams, Illinois American Water, has been recognized with a statewide award for Excellence in Inclusion & Diversity.

Funeral Service To Honor Elgin Veteran Who Died Without Family

Laird Funeral Home is asking the public to pay its respects to Lance Cpl. Stephen Alan Myerson, who had no family when he died in September.

Touching Pet Stories Could Mean Cash Prize For Animal Shelter

The stories of how two pets adopted from a local animal shelter are up for a "people's choice award" through the Petco Foundation.

As Puppy Scams Peak, Adopt A Pet Instead At A Shelter Near Elgin

A spike in pet scams continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as the holidays approach in Elgin.

Operation Santa: How To Mail A Letter From Elgin To North Pole

Many kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.

Update for Dropping Off BPLD Trustee Nominating Petitions

Those wishing to file their Bartlett Library Trustee Nominating Petitions can do so during designated times found in this article.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Elgin Area

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

As Temperatures Drop, Illinois American Water Gives Tips

With colder weather arriving across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent water damage.

Elgin Festival Of Lights Begins Dec. 5

The Festival of Lights can be viewed from a vehicle, or from the paved sidewalks at Festival Park with masks and social distancing.

City Of Elgin Now Accepting Letters To Santa

Children may drop their letters to Santa off at The Edward Schock Centre of Elgin through Dec. 11.

Illinois American Water Reminds Customers of Assistance Available

Illinois American Water is reminding customers of the Company’s customer financial assistance program H2O Help to Others.

Bartlett Library Remains Open, Deemed Essential

Bartlett Library Remains Open, Deemed Essential

Holiday Events In Elgin: What Is Your Risk Of COVID-19 Exposure?

What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party?

Pop-Up Pantry To Feed 1,500 Families Saturday In Elgin

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is set to host a pop-up pantry Saturday morning at Elgin Community College.

On World Kindness Day, Close The Meal Gap In Elgin

Families in Kane County continue to struggle to put food on their tables as the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic deepens.

Elgin Plans Virtual Veteran Days Ceremony

All are encouraged to tune in and honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Rare Halloween Blue Moon: A Reason To Howl In Elgin

If you’re not already howling in support of pandemic first responders in Elgin, the blue Halloween hunter’s moon is a good excuse.

Elgin Fall Fun: Pumpkin Patches, Spooky Stories

There’s still time for fall fun in Elgin. Head out to pick some pumpkins and explore local haunts.

Ways To Help On Make A Difference Day In Elgin

Donating time or resources to your local food bank is recommended.

Bartlett Library Updates Hours and Services Available to Public

Bartlett Library Updates Hours and Services Available to Public

5 Things To Know On World Food Day 2020 In Elgin

World Food Day 2020 is Oct. 16. Here’s what you should know about global food insecurity and how you can help in Elgin.

Elgin Fire Department Awarded Grant from Illinois American Water

Since 2010, over 680 grants totaling over $669,000 have been awarded to Illinois fire and emergency organizations.

5 Ways To Fall For Autumn In Elgin

Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, then peer at fall leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, carve a jack-o’-lantern and bake up a storm.

Best Elgin-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Head out and pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Elgin-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Elgin Community College Food Pantry To Remain Open To Students

The Elgin Community College food pantry will continue to serve students despite the school returning to online classes amid the pandemic.

Bartlett Public Library District Nominating Petitions Available

Nominating Petitions for Library Trustee positions are available at the Bartlett Public Library District.

Elgin Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Elgin Walmart, Salvation Army Host School Supplies Drive

The "Stuff the Bus" campaign took place at over three dozen Walmart stores in Chicago, its suburbs and northwest Indiana​.