Elgin’s team dedicated to revitalizing the city’s historic downtown area received national accreditation this past week, one of only 42 communities in the state to earn the recognition.The city of Elgin Main Street Program was designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards in its exceptional commitment to preservation- based economic development and community revitalization.“We are incredibly excited to celebrate this year’s 800 Accredited Main Street America programs, and their remarkable efforts to re-energize their local economies and public spaces,” Main Street America President and CEO Erin Barnes said. “Main Street leaders are visionaries that ...