Elena Ferrarin
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Fewer candidates, more diversity on Elgin ballotNov 29, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin's April election ballot will feature the fewest number of candidates for city council in at least 10 years but more diversity than usual. Seven candidates filed to...
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Dawn Patrol: Is Barkley the QB of the future for Bears?Nov 28, 2016 4:00 am - Imrem: Barkley the Bears' QB for now, not future Matt Barkley, the Bears' "next man up" at quarterback, did just enough Sunday to be interesting, Mike Imrem writes. No, ...
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Seven vying for four seats on Elgin City CouncilNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - Seven people - including a former city councilwoman and four incumbents - filed nominating petitions to run for four seats on the Elgin City Council in April election. B...
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People to be thankful for: Kelly CollinsNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - Kelly Collins insists that her efforts to raise awareness about mental illness are just part of her job, but people around her know better. As director of care and conne...
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Great variety at Christmas craft show in St. CharlesNov 27, 2016 12:00 am - Some fans of holiday craft shows are impulse buyers, but others like Tim and Patty Maroder of Plato Center are more methodical about it. The couple first scoped out the ...
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Cupcake shop expands to downtown ElginNov 26, 2016 4:00 am - Fans of cupcakes now have a go-to spot in downtown Elgin, where they are greeted by signs like “Eat cake for breakfast” and “Life is better with frosting” for that extra...
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Star Wars vintage toys delight Elgin library visitorsNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - It's not every day that an exhibit leaves kids and adults wide-eyed, but then again, we're talking Star Wars. “It's so cool!” 6-year-old Myles Hunt of Elgin said as he e...
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Elgin apartment complex evacuated after fireNov 23, 2016 12:00 am - About 110 people won't be able to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at home after they were evacuated early Wednesday morning due to a small fire in an apartment complex ne...
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Elgin police talk to students about use of forceNov 22, 2016 12:00 am - When an officer stops you — whether you're suspected of committing a crime or might be a witness to one — you must give your real name, address and date of birth. Otherw...
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Three hopefuls file Monday for Elgin City CouncilNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - Three people - a newcomer and two incumbents - filed nominating petitions Monday to run for four seats Elgin City Council in April. The two incumbents who didn't file sa...