Surprise Dad This Father’s Day By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Elgin Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Happy Mother's Day To Jeanette Jackson

Elgin Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.

Happy Mother's Day To Deborah Lauer

Elgin Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.

Mother’s Day: Share Your Favorite Photo On Elgin Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Elgin Patch.

Holiday Hours For Elgin City Offices, Services

Only Friday garbage and recycling collections will be delayed until Saturday those weeks — all other collections will take place as usual.

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm Guide For 2020

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of quality local farms near Elgin.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Elgin

Looking for a Elgin-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Best Elgin-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

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

Haunted Car Wash Brings COVID-Free Thrills

From Oct. 28 to 31, Brittain's Car Wash, 1572 Larkin Avenue, will be transformed into Brittain's Tunnel of Terror.

Elgin Plans Drive-Thru Haunt At Wing Park

Little Park of Horrors will replace Nightmare on Chicago Street. The event will be held from Oct. 22 through Nov. 1.

Chicago's 2019 Christmas Tree: From Elgin Yard To Millennium Park

The Elgin family will get to flip the switch to light up the tree during the annual tree lighting ceremony, the City said, according to WLS.

Fox River Trail Closures Planned for This Week in Elgin

The trail will close for a period of time this week as crews trim trees along the path.

Wall That Heals Opens on July 4: What You Need to Know

The replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be at Randall Oaks Park in West Dundee July 4 to 7.

Plan for Traffic Delays Tuesday as Wall That Heals Comes to Area

The replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is headed to West Dundee this week, which will be its only stop in the Chicago area this year.

When Do Area Farmers Markets Open?

Some farmers markets have already opened for the summer season and others will open soon.

Peace Light Lantern From Bethlehem Makes Stop In Elgin

A peace light ceremony will be held Thursday evening.

Peace Light Lantern From Bethlehem Makes Stop In Elgin

A peace light ceremony will be held Thursday evening.

Festive Holiday Concert Coming To Local Church

Christ Community Church will host shows at locations in St. Charles, Aurora, Streamwood and DeKalb.

Elgin Trick-or-Treating Hours, Safety Tips

Attention ghouls, witches, princesses and others celebrating Halloween: here's when candy will be handed out and how you can stay safe.

Elgin Officer's Vision For a Police Ice Cream Cart Realized

Donations funded the police ice cream cart, which will makes its debut at Elgin's July 4th parade Wednesday morning.

Elgin July 4th Fireworks, Fests And More: 2018 Guide

Here's your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Elgin.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.

MLK Day 2018: What's Open, Closed In Elgin

Many services and offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day.

Christmas 2017: What's Open, Closed In Elgin

From municipal offices to local schools, a look at holiday closings, plus what's open on Christmas.

NW Suburbs New Year's Eve Events: 2018 Guide

​It's not too early to think about New Year's Eve. Check out our guide to fireworks, parties and other events.

Thanksgiving 2017: Open Supermarkets In Elgin

If you need to do some last minute shopping, or want to get some early Black Friday deals, here's where you can go.

Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open, Closed In Elgin

Town services are closed along with libraries, but if you're still hungry, a few restaurants will be open.

Veterans Day 2017: What's Closed And Open, Events In Elgin

Find out what's open and closed for Veterans Day this year, and see what events you can go to.

Elgin Ranked Among Best In U.S. For Trick-Or-Treating

Financial website smartasset.com ranked Elgin as the ninth best city in the U.S. for trick-or-treating.

10 Pumpkin Patches, Fall Fests Worth Checking Out This Fall

The Chicago area has plenty of great pumpkin patches and farms worth visiting during the fall season.

Kane Co. Forest Preserve Seeks Volunteers for Earth Day Tree Planting

Volunteers are needed to plant trees at Kenyon Farm Forest Preserve in South Elgin on April 22.

Save the Date for Breakfast With the Bunny in Elgin

Breakfast with the Bunny will be on April 8.

Elgin deli owner plans to feed 1,500 on Thanksgiving

The meal is funded through donations and offered free of charge