Elgin's new mobile app, City of Elgin: News and Portal™ now available to download! The app makes it easier to stay connected with what’s happening in Elgin and access city services from your phone, saving you a trip to city hall.

The City of Elgin has been named the Number 6 Best Place to Live in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report in its newly released 2026–2027 Best Places to Live rankings. Elgin also earned the Number 74 spot nationally, placing Elgin among the top communities in the country.