Elena Ferrarin
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Nicor tells Elgin residents their oak trees are safe, for nowApr 28, 2017 1:00 am - A group of Elgin residents who've been fighting to save their century-old oak trees are relieved to learn of Nicor Gas' decision to preserve them, at least for now. Neig...
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Elgin council reverses itself, OKs gun range catering to womenApr 27, 2017 5:00 am - The city of Elgin will be getting a new gun store and shooting range on the west side after all. Two weeks ago, the Elgin City Council turned down, in a 4-4 vote, the pl...
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Elgin's summer concerts announced by casinoApr 27, 2017 1:00 am - A country music lineup, including Grammy-winning artist Gretchen Wilson, kicks off this summer's varied concert series sponsored by Grand Victoria Casino at Festival Par...
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Acevedo, Hillgoth honored by American Legion in ElginApr 27, 2017 1:00 am - Firefighter Steve Hillgoth and police Detective Elias Acevedo were recognized this week as Elgin's firefighter of the year and officer of the year, respectively, by Amer...
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Horror, costume contests return for Elgin's Monster Mash-UpApr 26, 2017 1:00 am - If you are counting down the days to Halloween, you can get a temporary fix with the return of the Monster Mash-Up in downtown Elgin. There will be horror-themed vendors...
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Dixon takes oath in Elgin, another councilman discloses illnessApr 26, 2017 1:00 am - Corey Dixon was sworn into office Wednesday night in Elgin, and re-elected Councilman Terry Gavin disclosed he's been in remission from leukemia. Dixon, who began his f...
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Cip Siete, Elgin's pioneer Hispanic police officer, dies at 86Apr 25, 2017 1:00 am - Cipriano "Cip" Siete, Elgin's first Hispanic police officer and supervisor, was remembered for his high standards, dedication to service and kindness toward strangers. S...
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Music, lowriders for Cinco de Mayo in ElginApr 25, 2017 1:00 am - Elgin will have its first downtown Cinco de Mayo event in recent years with musical performances, live graffiti art, food vendors and a lowrider car show. The Downtown N...
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Elgin's Smooth Fox 'doesn't stop' despite troubles, owner saysApr 24, 2017 1:00 am - The owner of Smooth Fox bar in downtown Elgin plans to stay open after he stops selling liquor Sunday, saying he's determined to see his bar succeed. The bar at 51 S. Gr...
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Elgin Democrat wants to protect milkweed for monarch butterfliesApr 21, 2017 5:00 am - An Elgin legislator wants to preserve milkweed and prevent local governments from getting in the way, all to protect the dwindling monarch butterflies. State Rep. Anna M...