Elena Ferrarin
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South Elgin student hopes to inspire through documentariesJun 02, 2016 5:30 am - Anna Lee Ackermann wants to inspire others to do good things — adopt babies in need, advocate for animal rights, fight against global warming — so what better way than t...
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Elgin police chief on bad cops, leadership styleJun 02, 2016 5:30 am - As a kid, Jeff Swoboda threw snowballs at police cars and once called 911 to see how long a response would take. Today, as Elgin's police chief, he doesn't take it pers...
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Elgin outdoor market opens for 17th seasonJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - With both new and familiar faces, Harvest Market opened Thursday for its 17th season in its usual spot in downtown Elgin. More than 20 area vendors will offer locally gr...
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Lieser to fill Sauceda's seat in South ElginJun 01, 2016 1:00 am - Longtime South Elgin resident Greg Lieser will be appointed Monday to fill an empty seat on the village board, officials said. Village President Steve Ward, charged with...
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Elgin food co-op 'extremely promising,' expert saysMay 30, 2016 7:43 am - Plans to open a co-op grocery store in downtown Elgin have a great chance of success, but it's time to ramp up the effort, an expert said. Based on its business plan, Sh...
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2 more bison expected to come to Elgin's Lords Park ZooMay 27, 2016 1:00 am - A revamping of the bison area and the addition of two more bison at Lords Park Zoo are in the works in Elgin. The city is planning to spend nearly $200,000 to install a ...
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Elgin gives early OK to firework finesMay 26, 2016 5:53 am - Elgin firework lovers, beware: You soon could be held accountable if anyone detonates illegal fireworks on your property while you are present. A new ordinance would all...
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Group wants 1-percent tax for downtown Elgin businessesMay 26, 2016 5:47 am - A proposed new tax for downtown Elgin businesses would expand the services provided by a downtown group to include enhanced marketing, negotiated group rates for snow re...
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Elgin city manager leaving for new job in North CarolinaMay 26, 2016 1:00 am - Elgin City Manager Sean Stegall, who steered the city on a path of fiscal stability, is leaving to serve as town manager and CEO in Cary, North Carolina. Stegall, 43, sa...
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Elgin communications director resignsMay 26, 2016 1:00 am - Elgin's director of communications is leaving for a similar post at a Yorkville school district. Kristine Rogowski resigned from her Elgin job effective June 30, City Ma...