Elgin Police Launch Missing Persons Page; Black & White Art Show Set for Saturday

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area, including a new missing persons page, an ESO event, and an art show.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Elgin Police Department has created a new missing persons page on its transparency hub to provide updates and progress on ongoing cases, including the case of Elgin resident Miguel Segura. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is holding a coffee and conversation event with music director Chad Goodman, and the East Dundee Art Council is hosting its third annual Black & White Art Show featuring local artists.

Why it matters

These local news items help keep the Elgin community informed about important developments, including efforts to find missing persons, support for the arts, and community engagement with local organizations.

The details

The new Elgin Police Department missing persons page allows the public to view updates and follow the progress of active cases, such as the disappearance of Miguel Segura. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is hosting an event with its music director, Chad Goodman, who recently signed a new three-year contract. The East Dundee Art Council's Black & White Art Show will feature original works by local artists, with a yellow accent color theme in celebration of the former Doederlein Lumberyard property.

  • The Elgin Police Department recently created the new missing persons page.
  • The Elgin Symphony Orchestra coffee and conversation event with Chad Goodman is scheduled for Saturday, February 21.
  • The East Dundee Art Council's Black & White Art Show is set to take place on Saturday, February 21.
  • The deadline to purchase St. Patrick's Day-themed apparel from the Carpentersville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4790 is Sunday, February 22.

The players

Elgin Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that has created a new missing persons page on its transparency hub.

Miguel Segura

A 55-year-old Elgin resident who was last seen in late November near State and National streets in downtown Elgin.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra

A local orchestra that is holding a coffee and conversation event with its music director, Chad Goodman, who recently signed a new three-year contract.

Chad Goodman

The music director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, who recently signed a new three-year contract with the organization.

East Dundee Art Council

The local arts council that is hosting the third annual Black & White Art Show featuring original works by local artists.

DeLoris Doederlein

A 90-year-old former owner of the Doederlein Lumberyard property, which is now owned by the village of East Dundee and is being redeveloped.

Carpentersville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4790

A local firefighters union that is selling St. Patrick's Day-themed apparel as a fundraiser for Project Fire Buddies, a nonprofit that supports children with critical illnesses.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with ideas for or comments on the page should email crime analyst Ryan Drake at ryan.drake@elginil.gov.”

— Ryan Drake, Crime Analyst, Elgin Police Department (Elgin Police Department Facebook page)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

These local news items highlight the Elgin community's efforts to support missing persons cases, the arts, and community organizations, demonstrating the city's commitment to addressing important issues and engaging residents.