Over the last 20 years, Elgin has become the place that brought our family together. It started when my cousin and her husband moved here shortly after they were married. A year later, our household followed, and one by one, other family members made Elgin home as well. Today, six households spanning three generations all live in the community, despite originally being scattered across different parts of the Chicagoland area.

Nathan Adeosun, a 12-year-old Elgin student, has been selected as the featured artist for Elgin’s America 250 Public Art Project. His hopeful vision of unity, diversity, and compassion will become a permanent public artwork unveiled in 2026.

Four generations. Nearly 90 years. One Elgin family business built on honesty, hard work, and community trust. Discover how Kellenberger Auto Service, Inc. became part of Elgin’s story — one customer at a time.

On February 14, 1966, a small but dedicated group of volunteers founded the Humane Society of North Central Illinois in response to growing concern about stray and unwanted animals in the Fox Valley area. For several years, group members operated out of their homes, taking in and caring for companion dogs and cats that had nowhere else to turn. Through their love and care, many of the animals were able to find new homes.

Memorial Day traces its roots to the years following the Civil War. Nationwide, it was a time that ceremonies were springing up in both the North and the South to pay tribute to those who had lost their lives in that terrible conflict.

If you thought butter was only for toast and popcorn, think again! In honor of the massive USA 250 celebration and our very own ElginIL250.com festivities, the Gail Borden Public Library has transformed into a high-art dairy wonderland.