Kiosk to help reunite pets, owners

Elgin installs first chip reader for public use, animal control relief

Lost pets in Elgin now have a faster path home with the installation of the city’s first pet scanning station, a self-service kiosk that allows residents to scan found animals for microchips.

The Elgin Animal Control Division and the Elgin Police Department installed the kiosk at Veterans Memorial Park in the 200 block of Depot Street, directly across from the police station. As of last week, the station is fully operational and available to the public, with additional signage expected to be added soon for more visibility, according to the department.