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Welcome to Elgin, Illinois—a creative community in the Fox River Valley of Northern Illinois. Discover Elgin’s vibrant arts scene, captivating events, and abundant opportunities to immerse yourself in the outdoors. With so many places to explore and things to do, the city of Elgin, IL welcomes you to visit and experience it for yourself as well as the surrounding communities of: Bartlett, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Gilberts, Hampshire, Sleepy Hollow, South Elgin, West Dundee, and Pingree Grove. Check out our visitors guide to learn more and plan your trip!

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