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McDaniel-Hale: Marketing of Elgin’s amenities expected to boost city economy by as much as $500K, visitors bureau says

May 10, 2019 at 7:06 p.m.

A recent report by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Elgin to the city council highlighted efforts to capitalize on the city's amenities to add to the local economy. Executive...

The Elgin City Council is expected to decide if RVs should be allowed to park on residential property after new council member Baldemar Lopez is sworn in this month.

McDaniel-Hale: Elgin council needs to find compromise on issue of RV parking in residential areas

May 3, 2019 at 7:35 p.m.

A vote on a proposed zoning ordinance in Elgin to allow parking of certain commercial and recreational vehicles on residential properties is on hold until a full city council is...

The Haight, a wedding and party venue in downtown Elgin, has been approved for a $40,000 in Tax Increment Financing grant from the city to help fund a $500,000 rooftop event space its owners are planning.

McDaniel-Hale: Giving grant to The Haight to help fund rooftop space a smart use of Elgin TIF cash

April 26, 2019 at 6:44 p.m.

The Haight, a wedding and party venue in downtown Elgin, has been approved for a $40,000 in Tax Increment Financing grant from the city of Elgin to help fund a...

The mural "American Nocturne" was removed by the city of Elgin in 2016 after it was discovered that the image was taken from a 1930 photograph of a lynching in Indiana.

McDaniel-Hale: Time is right for Elgin to ‘Nocturne’ in the past and embrace more murals for downtown

April 19, 2019 at 6:55 p.m.

Three years after the "American Nocturne" controversy, the Elgin City Council is moving forward and making it easier for murals to be added to private commercial buildings in the Center...

An outbreak of measles cases across the county, including Illinois, is spotlighting parents who refuse vaccinations for their children.

McDaniel-Hale: Vaccinating children the responsible — and legal — thing to do

April 12, 2019 at 7:01 p.m.

The Centers for Disease Control reported that from Jan. 1 to April 4, there have been 465 cases of measles confirmed in 19 states, including Illinois. This is the second...

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain shows unused space at the Kane County jail that will be leased for rehabilitation programs.

McDaniel-Hale: Sheriff’s plan to use Kane jail for rehab program a win-win for inmates and residents

April 5, 2019 at 4:45 p.m.

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain is moving forward with his plan to lease 30,000 square feet of unused space at the Kane County jail for rehabilitation programs. A feasibility study...

McDaniel-Hale: Grant money well spent on security cameras in Wing Park, skate board parks

March 15, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

The Elgin City Council has taken a step toward accepting funds to buy and install cameras in Wing Park and two skate board parks. The aim is to assist police...

McDaniel-Hale: Elgin reaping rewards for focus on downtown

March 8, 2019 at 6:58 p.m.

A presentation about the initial progress of the Downtown Neighborhood Association under a two-year agreement with the city of Elgin sparked enthusiasm from council members at a recent meeting. “I...

Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley is proposing a change to a city ordinance to widen the field of candidates for jobs in the police department.

McDaniel-Hale: Changing system to create larger pool of Elgin cop candidates of good idea for city

March 1, 2019 at 5:55 p.m.

A proposal to allow the Elgin Police Department to cast a wider net when hiring officers is under consideration after being discussed at a recent committee of the whole meeting....

McDaniel-Hale: Elgin residents must weigh cost vs. health risk with lead pipes

February 22, 2019 at 9:33 p.m.

After hearing from residents that water testing imposed as part of a lead pipe replacement program costs too much, the Elgin City Council has agreed to reconsider its requirement. Residents...

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