Elgin is a city of Illinois in the United States . Elgin is home to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra , one of the largest orchestras in Illinois , and a primary option for live symphonic music in Chicago 's Northwest suburbs . Other classical music groups include the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestraâ '' the only youth symphony ever invited to Ravinia , the Elgin Choral Union , the Elgin Children 's Chorus , and Elgin Opera Outdoor music can be heard at the Wing Park Bandshell .