Police had an active night in Elgin last Tuesday, but their calls to service were for fun and connecting with the community.On Oct. 4, the Elgin Police Department visited several parties throughout the city for National Night Out, an annual event that promotes EPD’s partnership with residents.Response to participate in this year’s National Night Out was so large, the Elgin City Council discussed strategies on how the council would be represented by at least one member at each of the numerous events taking place that evening.“The days of trying to make it to every (event are over),” said City Manager Tom Mattis. “It’s good that we’ve had that we’ve had ...