South Elgin is a village on the Fox River in Kane County, about 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. With a population of about 24,000, it is known for the Fox River Trail, the South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District (ISO Class 2), and proximity to Elgin Community College. Originally settled as Clintonville in 1847, it was incorporated as South Elgin in 1897.
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Recent News
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FBI Chicago investigating travel agent Ryne Vitug of South Elgin, accused of taking money from customers, not booking trips
FBI Chicago investigating travel agent Ryne Vitug of South Elgin, accused of taking money from customers, not booking trips ABC7 Chicago
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NewsMAR 31, 2026
South Elgin vs Streamwood | Girls Freshman Soccer | 5/7
South Elgin vs Streamwood | Girls Freshman Soccer | 5/7 MaxPreps.com
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NewsMAR 30, 2026
Boylan Catholic vs South Elgin | Girls Soccer | 4/13
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