Reporting an accident
Illinois requires a crash report for death bodily injury or property damage over $1500 when all drivers are insured; the threshold is $500 if any driver is uninsured. [isp.illinois.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Traffic accident reports are available in person from Elgin Police for a $5 processing fee; call 847-289-2575 for more information. [elginil.gov]
Parking
Parking is prohibited on designated snow emergency routes for 24 hours after accumulation of 2 inches or more; violating vehicles will be ticketed and towed. [elginil.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
For a snow-route tow call Elgin Police at 847-931-2700 or Redmon's Towing at 847-895-6162 at 1275 Spaulding Road or Artie's Towing at 847-888-0611 at 150 Woodview Drive; the page does not publish hours. [elginil.gov]
Who to call
Elgin Police non-emergency dispatch is 847-289-2700 and operates 24 hours a day; the linked city page does not publish an Illinois State Police highway number. [elginil.gov]
Fees
Immobilization is $60 and towing after immobilization is $105 or $135 for a vehicle of at least 8000 pounds; storage is $10 per day for the first 10 days then $20 per day or $25 per day for the heavier class. [elginil.gov]
Private-property towing
Private-property towing generally requires posted notice and express written instructions from the property owner; rates must be filed with local police and posted at the storage site. [ilga.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.