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Curfew Laws in Elgin, IL (2026)

2 verified curfew laws for Elgin, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Elgin bars anyone under 17 from public places between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Nine exceptions cover parents, work, errands and First Amendment activity, with fines up to $500.

Elgin Juvenile Curfew Hours

Some Restrictions

Elgin Municipal Code § 10.41.020

It is unlawful for any person less than seventeen (17) years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway at the following times: A. Between one minute after twelve o'clock (12:01) a.m. and six o'clock (6:00) a.m. Saturday; B. Between one minute after twelve o'clock (12:01) a.m. and six o'clock (6:00) a.m. Sunday; C. Between eleven o'clock (11:00) p.m....

Park Curfew

Every city park in Elgin closes at sunset and reopens at sunrise, and staying past closing is a code violation unless you are on duty for the city or covered by written permission. Lighted tennis courts, ball fields and golf facilities run on their own posted closing times instead, set by the director of parks and recreation.

Elgin City Parks Close From Sunset to Sunrise

Significant Restrictions

Elgin, IL Municipal Code § 12.08.010(M)

M.The closing time for all parks is sunset. The opening time for all parks is sunrise. With the exception of on duty city employees, no person shall be present in any park after sunset and prior to the following sunrise, unless participating in an activity authorized or scheduled by the city, or for which written permission has been granted by the director of parks and recreation. The provision...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Elgin city rules.

Curfew Laws in Kane County