Recent News
01.27.12
Elgin asst. fire chief resigns, takes Streamwood job
Baker, who currently serves as the assistant fire chief of administration, is starting a new job as the deputy fire chief of Streamwood on Monday. Today is his last day working for Elgin. Read more...
01.27.12
Elgin serious crime lowest in 40 years
Despite some high-profile homicides and a rise in the number of burglaries, the number of serious crimes reported in Elgin dropped by more than 7 percent in 2011 compared to the number for 2010, Police Chief Jeff Swoboda announced Thursday. Read more...
01.27.12
Neighborhood profile: Little Creek Farm
Bordering Streamwood and Little Creek Farm on the north, Poplar Creek Forest Preserve contributes to the community’s beauty and natural atmosphere. It also offers recreation galore including hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking and fishing in its streams and lakes. Read more...
01.27.12
Preckwinkle takes aim at morgue
After weeks of bad press and macabre photographs circulating from the morgue, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday clamped down on practices there and put employees on notice they would be held accountable for further problems. Read more...