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Elgin could reopen Wing Park pool with higher fees, time limits   The Wing Park Aquatic Center would reopen this year after being closed in 2020 due to the pandemic. Rick West | Staff Photographer   Updated 4/15/2021 8:32 PM After being closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Elgin's Wing Park Family Aquatic Center will reopen in June but with lower capacity and higher entrance fees, city officials said. A proposal unanimously recommended for approval Wednesday by the Elgin City Council would raise resident fees to $10 from $6, require reservations to enter, eliminate mem...

Elgin officials agree to ethics crackdown, though concerns over lobbying activity remain   Updated 3/10/2021 11:00 PM Campaign donation limits, lobbying work disclosure and enhanced training are all part of a strengthened Elgin ethics ordinance for elected officials and city employees receiving preliminary approval Wednesday night. The idea of beefing up the city's ethics ordinance stalled over the last year as council members were at loggerheads over a proposed ban on registered lobbyists serving on the city council. At least three current members of the council do work some could...

The city of Elgin is poised to save about $400,000 by refinancing a series of bonds as it prepares to sell $9.2 million in new bonds to pay for needed water system improvements, officials said.

A consulting group that includes experts, researchers and educators in racial equity will be paid $160,000 to help the city of Elgin create and operate a community task force on policing.

Seven Elgin groups to receive arts commission grants The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra is among seven local groups receiving 2021 Elgin Cultural Arts Commission grants. Courtesy of Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra/2020 Independent Players is among seven local groups receiving 2021 Elgin Cultural Arts Commission grants. The money will go toward their performance of "Waiting for Godot." Courtesy of Independent Players/2018   Updated 2/19/2021 4:12 PM Seven local organizations will receive grants from the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission after preliminary approval last week by th...