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Explore Elgin Area has launched the 2023-24 Taco Trail. Participants will have the opportunity to visit multiple locations and check off their passports.

Elgin mayor David Kaptain and city councilman Corey Dixon addressed a packed room of about 160 people during a League of Women Voters forum at the Gail Borden Library Tuesday. Kaptain is seeking his fourth term, while if Dixon is elected, he would be the citys first Black mayor.

After two years off, the Elgin Image Awards were back with a recognition ceremony for winners Monday at the Gail Borden Library.

For Immediate Release Illinois Office of Tourism Honors Tourism Industry Leaders with Excellence in Tourism Aw...

Nine Organizations Partner to Launch Visit Chicagolands Summer Travel Campaign, "The Only Thing Missing Is You" Campaign showcases local attractions, businesses and the metropolitan Chicago area as welcoming and thriving destinations open to visitors this summer News provided by Share this article Choose Chicago CHICAGO, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine tourism organizations have partnered to launch a summer campaign to encourage travel to and around northeastern Illinois. The Visit Chicagoland...

Updated 1/26/2021 8:13 AM At a time when restaurants say they need help the most, Explore Elgin Area is bringing back restaurant week after a two-year hiatus. This years edition, which will start Monday, Feb. 1, and runs through Feb. 12, will have a takeout theme.   Krisilee Murphy, executive director of Explore Elgin Area, said the event used to be held in March. "But after talking with multiple restaurants, they all said, We really need help in February," Murphy said. With the uncertain pand...