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This is the current conditions weather report for Elgin. The report was made 22 minutes ago, at 10:11 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 8 miles per hour / 13 kilometers per hour from the north northwest (330°). The temperature was 27°F / -3°C, with a dew-point at 27°F / -3°C. The temperature felt like 19°F / -7°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.68 inHg / 1006 hPa. The relative humidity was 93%. The skies were overcast with light snow.

Elgin is a city 40 mi. (64.5 km) northwest of Chicago on the Fox River. Most of Elgin lies within Kane County, Illinois, with a portion in Cook County, Illinois. The city is known for its historic architecture and landmarks from the Victorian era, including some fine examples of homes in the Queen Anne style. The 9-member Elgin Heritage Commission promotes historic preservation activity. The Gifford Park Association is also active in historic preservation, and conducts a popular annual house tour.

The city is served by Elgin Community College (ECC), one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. Providence Baptist College is a four-year Baptist vocational college. Areas of study include Theology, Education, and Business courses, and extensive community activities are a part of each student's weekly course requirements. Additionally, Elgin is home to Judson College, a four-year Christian college on the banks of the Fox River. Judson features graduate programs in architecture and education.

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