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Elgin man fondly recalls neighborhood store he owned Sep 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Roland “Joe” Josephson operated one of the most commonplace of all businesses in the 1950s -- a neighborhood grocery store. Now among a dwindling number of people who were part of this unique time in history, Josephson looks back upon the period with nostalgia, sadness and even a bit of relief.
Road Races, whooping cough among Elgin headlines in 1911 Aug 18, 2011 12:00 AM
Historian Jerry Turnquist takes a look back at Elgin's top news stories in July and August 1911 including the Elgin Road Races, the shocking use city officials were making of an empty museum in Lords Park and the ill-mannered behavior of the “Newsies,” or boys selling newspapers.
Quiz yourself: Elgin in the 1950s Jul 14, 2011 12:00 AM
How much do you know about life in the Elgin area in the 1950s?
Top Elgin headlines from 1911 Jun 30, 2011 12:00 AM
The “death cup” would be eliminated in 1911 while teachers said those newfangled motion pictures were causing some students to cheat. Here’s a look at the stores that made Elgin area headlines in early summer, 1911.
Fox River races drew thousands in the 1930s and 1940sJun 15, 2011 12:00 AM
The Thunder on the Fox races that are expected to draw thousands to the Fox River may have some wondering about the popularity of water sports on the Fox River in earlier years. Not only has the Fox River been the site of various activities since the city's earliest days, but the events were so popular that this year's event might have difficulty eclipsing them.
First church in Elgin to mark 175th anniversary May 7, 2011 12:00 AM
First Congregational Church of Elgin – the first congregation to be formed in the city - will mark a special anniversary on May 12 when it celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding. It’s a milestone just as important to the city as the church since it commemorates the beginning of the city’s long religious heritage.
Scandals made the news in 1911, too Apr 28, 2011 12:00 AM
A look at the scandals making headlines in Elgin in April 1911
How well do you know Elgin area history? Apr 4, 2011 12:00 AM
How much do you know about Elgin history? Columnist Jerry Turnquist marks his 15th anniversary of writing for the Daily Herald with a special quiz.
How well do you know Elgin area history? Apr 1, 2011 12:00 AM
How much do you know about Elgin history? Columnist Jerry Turnquist marks his 15th anniversary of writing for the Daily Herald with a special quiz.
Pushball, hobble skirts and explosions: Top Elgin headlines in March 1911 Mar 8, 2011 12:00 AM
Jerry Turnquist takes a look at Elgin history 100 years ago.
New Elgin police chief brought changes in 1911 Feb 11, 2011 12:00 AM
A new police chief can often bring big changes. That was certainly the case a century ago this month as a new chief took office in Elgin. There was also plenty of talk — as well as candidates — as the city moved forward with plans to institute a new form of government recently approved by voters. This is a look at those and other stores making area headiness in February 1911.
A look at Elgin news 100 years ago Jan 23, 2011 12:00 AM
Elgin voters decided to abandon the “ward’ system a century ago this month and trade it for a new form of city government that was gaining popularity across the country.
Elgin collector fills his house with pieces of historyJan 9, 2011 12:00 AM
Steve Thoren has turned his home into a virtual museum of Elgin artifacts and other period pieces.
Holidays a century ago as busy as today Dec 18, 2010 12:00 AM
“Do you really think that Elgin house is haunted?” “I think that doctors make enough money without charging for telephone calls.” “It’s so nice to hear that Elgin people contributed more than was needed for the holiday baskets.” These are some of the comments people might have made after reading the Elgin area newspapers of a century ago.
Elgin waitress collects leftover Halloween candy for the troopsNov 28, 2010 12:00 AM
Lorrie Tucker, a longtime waitress at Paul’s Restaurant in Elgin, says she’s always had a desire to show her appreciation for the men and women in our armed forces. It’s something that goes back to lessons she said she learned from her father, who served in the United States Air Force.
Veterans hit the books, form a club at Elgin Community CollegeNov 10, 2010 12:00 AM
Bonded by their common interests, a growing number of veterans at Elgin Community College recently formed a new club at the school: Military Branches United. But what is new is really old.
50 years ago: JFK’s visit to Elgin and Kane County Nov 1, 2010 12:00 AM
Anyone who has ever had the chance to see a U.S. president whether during a time he was in office or not will tell you it is a moment they will never forget.
Elgin headlines circa October 1910 Oct 19, 2010 12:00 AM
“I can’t believe they canceled the high school football season, and then revived it again. “Did you hear what they found in an Elgin mailbox? “Students should be in school, not at a pool hall.
More than peanuts: Elgin Kiwanis Club true to original missionSep 24, 2010 12:00 AM
"Kiwanis seems to fill a void in most men's lives, to enhance a fellowship hitherto lived impossible," said the district president of the Kiwanis Club during the presentation of the charter for the Elgin Kiwanis Club in 1920.
Teddy Roosevelt visits Elgin, and other 1910 headlinesSep 22, 2010 12:00 AM
Elgin was an exciting place a century ago as former President Theodore Roosevelt made a stop in the city. Over 250 women were guests at a luncheon held in the most unusual of places - a cow stable.