City of Elgin
Recent News About City of Elgin
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Elgin City Council urges Congress to ban mask use by federal immigration agents
The Elgin City Council has called on the U.S. Congress and Senate to pass legislation that would prohibit federal agents, including those from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), from wearing face masks.
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Elgin responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during July
Elgin residents paid just over $4.7 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per municipality in July.
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Waste collection in Elgin delayed one day for Labor Day observance
Elgin residents are being informed that garbage, recycling, and organics collection will be delayed by one day during the week of September 1 due to Labor Day.
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FOIA request sent to City of Elgin regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Elgin regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
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Elgin residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during June
Elgin residents paid approximately $4.4 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per municipality in June.
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Elgin detectives nominated for national award following cold case breakthrough
Elgin Police Sergeant Matthew Vartanian and Detective Andrew Houghton have been nominated for the 2025 “America’s Greatest Detective” award by Law & Crime, a network focused on true crime and live trial coverage.
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2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry across Kane County Reporter publication area during 2024
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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3 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across Kane County Reporter publication area during 2024
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Kane County Reporter publication area records 14 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Information industry during 2024
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Information industry located across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Kane County Reporter publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Educational Services industry during 2024
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Elgin residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May
Elgin residents paid approximately $4.2 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per municipality in May.
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Elgin extends active mobility plan survey deadline to August 1
The city of Elgin has extended the deadline for its Active Mobility Plan survey to Friday, August 1.
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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry across Kane County Reporter publication area
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located across Kane County Reporter publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Kane County Reporter publication area
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Other Services (except Public Administration) employers across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Elgin offers free trees through planting program
Elgin residents are being encouraged to participate in the Tree Bank Planting Program, which aims to enhance the city's urban landscape.
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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across Kane County Reporter publication area in 2024
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Elgin hosts full day of events for Fourth of July celebration
The city of Elgin is preparing for its annual Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4.
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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Retail Trade industry in Kane County Reporter publication area during 2024?
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Kane County Reporter publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Elgin nominated again for 'Best Place to Live' in 2025
Elgin has been nominated for the "Best Place to Live" in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards by the Daily Herald.