ECC Hosts Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series event on October 15

Elgin Community College will host a Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series event, “From Polls to Policy: The Global Impact of U.S. Elections."

Thirty-three New Representatives Participate in ECC's College Night

Representatives from 147 colleges and universities, including 33 new participants, will be available to meet with students at Colleg Night

ECC Foundation Raises More Than 150,000 at Annual Gala

The Elgin Community College Foundation’s 2024 Gala: Decades of Dreams, presented by OTTO, celebrated 75 years of achievements.

Patriot Honored at Grave Marking Ceremony in Aurora

Aurora Chapter of the DAR and the Fox Valley SAR dedicated a new grave marker for Frederick Vaughan in the Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora.

ECC Humanities Center Hosts Panel Discussion on Civility in Politics

Elgin Community College (ECC) invites the public to its Humanities Center Speaker Series event, “Democratic Discord: Civility in Politics."

The Atrium at Oak Crest Marks 120th Anniversary

Guests celebrate dedication of new memorial rock garden

Elgin Community College Sees Highest Fall Enrollment in Eight Years

Elgin Community College is proud to announce a significant increase in fall enrollment.

New Federal Funds to Drive Apprenticeships Across Illinois, Nation

Two organizations joined with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi for an announcement in South Elgin to put more youth into apprenticeships.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Mariachi Herencia de México to Perform

Elgin Symphony Orchestra and Mariachi Herencia de México Open ECC Arts Center Fall Season with Inaugural Performance

Elgin Community College Foundation to Host Annual Gala

The Elgin Community College Foundation invites the community to celebrate 75 years of achievements at the ECC Foundation Gala.

ECC Invites Community to Explore Careers and Touch Trucks

The Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services is hosting a community open house and touch-a-truck event on Saturday, Sept. 14.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church building anniversary

Bishop David Malloy to celebrate Mass

ECC Hosts Expert to Discuss the Meaning of ‘Servingness’ for HSI

Elgin Community College Hosts Leading Expert to Discuss the Meaning of ‘Servingness’ for Hispanic-Serving Institutes

First responders honored for saving life of man in cardiac arrest

Local fire trustees and Advocate Sherman Hospital honored the first responders

Rep. Moeller, Sen. Edly-Allen Work to Save Lives with Fentanyl Law

New legislation from two area legislators helps guide authorities to investigate cases of deaths involving the dangerous drug.

Central 301 Announces Meeting to Share Enrollment Forecast Results

RSP & Associates Set To Present Enrollment Forecast & Capacity Analysis Results for the Central 301 School District

The Ride for Hope Ovarian Cancer Awareness Charity Ride Raises $28,800

This year was the 9th annual event supporting local women and the Midwest Region NOCC

Local Youth Wrap-Up Summer Manufacturing and Firefighter Camps at ECC

SBCT concluded its summer manufacturing and fire science camps for local high schoolers on July 17.

Castro teams up with Crespo to host mobile DMV in Streamwood

The free event will be available to drivers Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Poplar Creek Library

ECC Project Backpack Returns In-Person to Provide Supplies to Students

Project Backpack is back in-person and is celebrating its fifteenth year; approximately 22,000 students have benefitted from the program.

ECC Recognizes First Full-Time Firefighter Academy Students on July 16

The Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services (CES) will recognize its first full-time firefighter academy students on July 16.

From Competitor to Educator to Podcaster

Elgin Community College Adjunct Communication Studies Professor Talks His Way Through Life

Charities encouraged to apply for grant from Elgin Sing-Along Messiah

​Elgin Sing-Along Messiah is accepting applications for its charitable partnership for its 2024 performance, happening Friday, Dec. 6, 2024,

All-Star Musicians to Headline Elgin Fourth of July Celebration

The American Vinyl All-Star Band Comprises Artists from the Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, James Brown & More!

The Atrium at Oak Crest Residence in Elgin to host monthly free lunch

Celebrating 120 years of serving the community

Say Goodbye To The Last Local Beerhead

The Schaumburg Beerhead is closing.

Thirty-six ECC student-athletes earn Academic All-Conference Honors

The Elgin Community College athletic programs had 36 student-athletes earn Academic All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) honors.

1st Annual Baubles and Bubbles raises funds

Over $3,010 raised for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley Women Build. Save the date June 5, 2025 - 2nd Annual Baubles and Bubbles

Fox Valley Beaux Arts awards annual scholarships

Seven local high school students awarded scholarships valuing a total of $23,000

Elgin Area Chamber awards five $1,000 scholarships

Elgin Area Chamber and its economic development program, Elgin Development Group, granted scholarships to 5 graduating high school seniors

Kane County Fair board awards 4-H student scholarships

Three Kane County 4-H members receive scholarships to complete their higher education.

South Elgin Teacher Honored With a Golden Apple Award

Aimee Legatzke, a Kindergarten teacher from Fox Meadow Elementary, was surprised with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Summit School Students Receive the Polchopek Excellence Award

Summit School recognized two students with this year's Michael E. Polchopek Excellence Award at its 3rd Annual Excellence Celebration

ECC participates in Habitat for Humanity Women Build Event

A group of eight female administrators and staff from Elgin Community College participated in the Habitat for Humanity Women Build event.

State Senators visit Advocate Health Care hospitals during Nurses Week

State Sen. Don DeWitte visits Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin.

Elgin Community College’s First Ophthalmic Technician Class Graduates

On May 18, ECC’s inaugural ophthalmic technician class will graduate.

ECC Celebrates Spring 2024 Grads at Commencement Ceremonies on May 18

Elgin Community College (ECC) will recognize the spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 18.

ECC's SBCT Division Begins Solar Array Project Thanks to $39K Grant

ECC's SBCT Division received the shipping container unit to begin constructing a fully functioning solar array by the fall of 2024.

ECC Students to Participate in Strategies of STEM Course at AU

​The course will explore careers and success strategies.

ECC Head Baseball Coach and Alum Bill Angelo Achieves 800th Career Win

Elgin Community College baseball team head coach and alum Bill Angelo, ’91, achieved his 800th career win on April 9.