2018 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant applications are now available: The Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program provides residential property owners of structures in designated historic districts with reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for the restoration of exterior architectural features. Eligible grant application properties are those that are either located within Elgin’s five (5) historic districts or have been designated as individual landmarks that are within the Central Area TIF District. Applications for the 2018 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program are available at cityofelgin.org/historicgrants or at City Hall in the Community Development Department. The deadline to applications and supporting documentation is Friday, March 30, 2018. #ElginIL #HistoricArchitecture #Grants #ElginGrants #HistoricRehabilitation #GrantProgram

It's Waste Wednesday! The symbol commonly associated with recycling, called Mobius (♻), on a container does not necessarily mean the item is recyclable in your curbside mixed recycling cart. A good rule of thumb is to recycle plastics by shape: bottles, jars, jugs, and tubs. Do NOT include #6 plastics, like disposable plates and cups, meat trays, egg cartons, carry-out containers, or aspirin bottles. #ElginIL #WasteWednesday #Refuse #Recycling #RecycleOftenRecycleRight #RORR Waste Management

Did you know that refuse and recycling carts may only be placed at the curb after 5:00 p.m. on the day before collection, and they must be removed before midnight the day of collection? At all other times, carts are prohibited from any public view. Carts are to be at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. If you are in a construction area, even earlier is recommended, as trucks attempt to make collection in those areas before the day's work begins. Read more in Elgin Municipal Code Chapter 9.24.040: http://bit.ly/297eaer #ElginIL #dykElginCode #DYK #WasteWednesday #Recycling #Refuse

The Elgin Heritage Commission is seeking nominations for the 2018 Mayor’s Awards for Preservation. These annual awards honor outstanding contributions to Elgin’s heritage and educate the public on our unique architecture, neighborhoods, and history. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, February 23 and forms can be found at cityofelgin.org/mayorawards. #ElginIL #MayorsAwards #Preservation #PreservationAwards #ElginHistory

UPDATE (8:20 p.m.): With only an inch of accumulation and temperatures expected to reach mid-40s tomorrow, drivers will not be pushing snow back to the curb for this event. Drivers will be headed home from their routes shortly. Enjoy your weekend, Elgin! MESSAGE FROM SNOW COMMAND: Drivers have been out for a couple hours and will continue working through routes and salting trouble spots until this short event passes. Snow should taper off around 7 p.m. with under an inch of snow accumulation.❄️🌨️ #ElginIL #SnowCommand #SnowEvent

Have you registered for alerts with our new system yet? We are no longer using CodeRed and residents need to re-register their information with our new system. *********************************** Elgin now using Rave Alert for Emergency Notifications The Elgin Police Department announces that Rave Alert/Smart911 is now available to all residents, taking the place of CodeRED, our former alerting system. Rave Alert/Smart911 enables registered users to receive timely and actionable emergency alerts. This is a free subscriber-based service that provides messages sent by us to your email address, or via text or voice message to cell phones. The goal is to keep residents and travelers informed of potentially hazardous situations involving weather, street cautions and other emergencies. Subscribers can also identify when and how they are alerted and communicated with before, during, and after emergencies. **If you were a prior CodeRED subscriber, you will need to re-register for Elgin notifications by visiting www.cityofelgin.org/alert.** To register for Rave Alert/Smart911, visit www.cityofelgin.org/alert. #ElginIL #Smart911 #RaveAlert #EmergencyAlerts

2018 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant applications are now available: The Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program provides residential property owners of structures in designated historic districts with reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 for the restoration of exterior architectural features. Eligible grant application properties are those that are either located within Elgin’s five (5) historic districts or have been designated as individual landmarks that are within the Central Area TIF District. Applications for the 2018 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program are available at cityofelgin.org/historicgrants or at City Hall in the Community Development Department. The deadline to applications and supporting documentation is Friday, March 30, 2018. #ElginIL #HistoricArchitecture #Grants #ElginGrants #HistoricRehabilitation #GrantProgram

UPDATE - the gates are now working and through traffic has resumed. 12:45 p.m. ************** TRAFFIC ALERT: The railroad gates are stuck in the down position at Chicago Street crossing. Eastbound Chicago Street traffic is shut down at the tracks. Use alternate routes such as Kimball Street or National Street. #ElginIL #TrafficAlert

City Council meets tonight. The Committee of the Whole meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole agenda: http://bit.ly/2o0uMvs City Council agenda: http://bit.ly/2nYWdG8 Can't attend? Watch the meeting video live or later at cityofelgin.org/videocenter. #ElginIL #LocalGovernment #GetInvolved

The Elgin Heritage Commission is seeking nominations for the 2018 Mayor’s Awards for Preservation. These annual awards honor outstanding contributions to Elgin’s heritage and educate the public on our unique architecture, neighborhoods, and history. Nominations must be submitted by Thursday, February 22 and forms can be found at cityofelgin.org/mayorawards. #ElginIL #MayorsAwards #Preservation #PreservationAwards #ElginHistory