Wednesday, April 16th, 2025

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Elgin.
Good morning, Elgin. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill in Springfield would regulate mink farms by imposing licensing and virus testing requirements—aimed at protecting public health while facing opposition from mink farmers in Elgin. Some local owners warn the proposal will increase costs and reveal farm locations—raising concerns that such details could attract activist attacks. Shaw Local
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR ACTIVE’s enzyme laundry booster is all-natural and fragrance-free. Instead of just masking odors, it uses bioactive ingredients to break down lingering smells for fresher clothes. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Elgin.
-
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt
6:30-9 p.m. — Jim Hansen Park — Free entry — Search for glowing eggs in a fun night-time adventure at the baseball fields.
-
Free In-Person Coding Workshop for Kids
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL — Free entry — Let your child explore the world of coding and robotics in an engaging workshop designed for ages 7-14.
-
Easter Brunch at Holiday Inn & Suites Elgin
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. — Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin — Reservations recommended — Celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch pattern to please your palate.
-
Beyond Baby Blues Support Group
12 AM – 1 PM — Advocate Sherman Hospital — Free entry — Connect with other mothers to support mental health in a welcoming environment.
-
Elgin Elks Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic
2-4 p.m. — OrthoIllinois — Free entry — Benefit from essential orthopedic assessments and support for children's health.
-
Trivia Night at Village Pizza & Pub
6-8 p.m. — Village Pizza and Pub Elgin — Free to play — Test your knowledge and enjoy great food and drinks in a cozy pub atmosphere.
-
Karaoke Night at Johnny’s Supper Club
7-10 p.m. — Johnny's Supper Club — Free entry — Unleash your inner star with fun-filled karaoke every other Friday night.
-
Blain's Farm & Fleet 70th Anniversary Celebration
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet - Elgin — Free entry — Celebrate 70 years with demos, giveaways, and a chance to win a branded UTV.
-
One Fox Valley - Worship and Prayer
11:30 PM — Springs at South Elgin — Free entry — Young adults unite for a night of worship and prayer to lead the community out of darkness.
-
Hire Spartans Job Fair
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Elgin Community College — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore your next career opportunity.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Eliminate Lingering Odors Naturally with ACTIVE Enzyme Laundry Booster
Unlike typical in-wash scent boosters, ACTIVE’s enzyme laundry detergent booster uses an all-natural, fragrance-free formula packed with bioactive ingredients to break down stubborn odors effectively. It tackles smells at the source, leaving your clothes fresh without added scents.
Alongside this booster, ACTIVE offers convenient laundry detergent sheets and a best-selling washing machine cleaner to keep your washer fresh and clean.
All these products are easy to find and purchase on Amazon.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Elgin.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
About Daily Elgin
Welcome to the Daily Elgin, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Elgin, Illinois community. If you like the Daily Elgin, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Elgin.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Elgin and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Elgin
A free Elgin community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyelgin.com/sitemap