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U-Pack Moving

ABF U-Pack Moving was launched nationwide on October 1, 1997 by ABF Freight System, Inc. U-Pack has become an extremely popular choice for...

US DOT: 82866

MC: 29910

Smooth Relocation Vanlines

Elgin Illinois moving companies, Our moving crews are licensed & professional, and will always work around your belongings with respect. We treat your home as if it were our own,...

US DOT: 2827588

MC: 944141

City Moving

GP Movers offer the best moving services around. You can have a team of professional and highly skilled movers backing your move when you choose GP...

US DOT: 1826833

MC: 662744

Jacob and Sons Moving & Storage

Our story began a few years ago as a small business with a strong emphasis in community service. Over time, our business grew and now we are one of...

US DOT: 2543958

MC: 885424

First Class Movers

Elgin IL, Starting as a small family operation, we now expanded to serve many great communities across the US. Our highly trained and talented packers and...

US DOT: 3846816

MC: 1400842

Agility Van Lines Inc.

Welcome to Agility Van Lines! We are one of the most reputable interstate moving companies around. We are trusted by countless families across the...

US DOT: 2564711

MC: 895410

Glass City Movers

At Glass City Movers we understand it’s stressful to move, which is why we are here to insure your move is done in a stress free timely manner at a...

US DOT: 1403449

MC: 532455

Premier Van Lines International

Founded in 1992, Premier Van Lines International is one of Americas leading relocation companies which specialize in international moves. We are...

US DOT: 3662762

MC: 1266993

World's Best Movers, Inc

Movers Elgin IL, Our goal at World’s Best Movers is to satisfy our customers. So if you are seeking for professional movers World’s Best Movers are the Movers for...

US DOT: 3061438

Intra: 222372

MC: 1327946

United Transportation Moving & Storage

At United Transportation Moving & Storage, our mission is this: to handle your items and deliveries in a timely and cost–efficient manner and to...

US DOT: 1978660

MC: 699570

Bridgeview Van Lines LLC

Elgin Illinois moving quotes, Depend on us when it comes to moving your valuable furnishings and appliances. Here at Bridgeview Van Lines we have a pronounced staff that makes...

US DOT: 3999327

MC: 1502643

Encore Moving & Storage LLC

Encore Moving and Storage is a full service moving company. We offer A to Z moving services to make your relocation an easy experience. Whether you...

US DOT: 2864933

MC: 959983

Alaska Terminals, Inc.

Since opening our doors for business back in 1981, Alaska Terminals has been associated with a high level of quality and professionalism. That’s...

US DOT: 125550

MC: 79658

Straightline Moving Inc.

Elgin IL, If you're looking for a reliable moving company in Roscoe, IL, Rockford or the surrounding area, you've found one. Since 2016, StraightLine Moving...

US DOT: 76235

Intra: 217042

MC: 15735

A Plus Moving

A Plus Moving Group offers local and long-distance moves throughout the USA. We are one of the leading and most reputable relocation services in the...

US DOT: 3920829

Intra: C-2340

MC: 1450184

A suburb of Chicago and located on the Fox River, Elgin has a population of about 108,000. Elgin is proud of its cultural diversity and beautiful area. Elgin is one of the fastest growing communities in the area. Elgin enjoys a moderate summer with temps averaging in the low 80s. It has long, cold winters, with average temps reaching the teens and an average of 33 inches of snow each year. Elgin has a low crime rate. Elgin, Illinois has over 30 individual neighborhoods and each has its own unique personality. Most neighborhoods have their own events and groups. Elgin is a friendly place and anyone thinking of moving to Elgin will surely find the exact right place for them.

Economy:
The median household income for Elgin is slightly higher than the state average. The cost of living in Elgin is near and slightly higher than the national average. The unemployment rate for Elgin is higher than the state average and is currently 11.9%. Top employers in Elgin include Chicago Rawhide Inc., the U.S. Can Company, Amtec Precision Products and Panasonic. Elgin also has many health-related jobs from the Northern Illinois Mental Health Hospital and a Veterans Administration Hospital. The economy was given a boost in the 1990s with the opening of the Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino.

History:
Settled after the Black Hawk War in 1832, the town was named from a Scottish hymn, "The Song of Elgin" by Hezekiah Gifford. In 1849 the railroad came to Elgin, connecting Elgin to Chicago. At that time, Elgin was known for its dairy farms, and Gail Borden built a condensed milk factory in 1866. In 1864 the Elgin Watch Company began and eventually became the world's largest watch-manufacturer. A couple of Mills helped the growth of the town and in 1872 the Illinois State Mental Hospital was built there. The Elgin Watch Company went out of business in 1960.

Tourism:
Elgin has a symphony orchestra, a choral union and a community theater. The Elgin Area Historical Museum has on-going and rotating exhibits about the history of the area, and is housed in a historical building from 1856. The Elgin Public Museum of Natural History and Anthropology has many interesting exhibitions. Lords Park has an exhibit of American Bison and a petting zoo. In addition, Elgin has outdoor activities such as fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding and nature preserves.

  • Elgin was the childhood home to five Navy Admirals, a Nobel prize winner and a Pulitzer Prize winner.
  • A Elgin resident, John Murphy, invented the motorized streetsweeper in 1914.

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