Elena Ferrarin
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Elgin group focuses on child care for women in povertyJan 19, 2016 4:38 am - A group in Elgin is working hard to raise awareness about how to help women out of poverty, starting with establishing drop-in and 24-hour child care. The goal of Women ...
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'Suburban Standouts' still inspire usJan 14, 2016 10:00 pm - No matter what our situation, we can all agree on one thing: we can use a little more inspiration. We're very mindful of that. Daily Herald editors five years ago discus...
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Elgin won't require shoveling sidewalks for nowJan 14, 2016 4:30 am - The city of Elgin won't be requiring residents to shovel sidewalks any time soon. Mayor David Kaptain brought up the topic at the city council meeting Wednesday; he cite...
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Pedestrian killed on railroad track in ElginJan 14, 2016 12:00 am - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train in Elgin Thursday afternoon, an official said. The pedestrian, whose gender is unknown, was struck about 1:30 p.m. be...
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Elgin continuing backyard chicken programJan 14, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin plans to continue allowing up to 15 homeowners to have backyard chickens after city council members were told the one-year pilot program has been a success. There ...
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Mental health agency seeks help keeping women's home openJan 13, 2016 12:00 am - A cozy duplex on Elgin's northwest side that has been a safe haven for mentally ill women for nearly 30 years is in danger of closing. Ecker Center for Mental Health wi...
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Elgin human services loan program draws only one applicantJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - After only one nonprofit applied for Elgin's new emergency loan program, the city will have to decide what to do with the money set aside. Applications were due Friday f...
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What are our Suburban Standouts up to now?Jan 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Telling the stories of outstanding young people is a privilege and a pleasure that never fails to inspire in both big and small ways. We have profiled scores of them sin...
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These houses are home to suburban historyJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - For lovers of historical homes, the suburbs are rife with gems, from the only farmhouse designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Write to the grand Italianate-sytle home ...
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'Work of love' bookstore in Elgin closes SaturdayDec 30, 2015 12:00 am - An Elgin bookstore known for hosting book clubs, book signings, children's programs and being engaged with the community in creative ways will close Saturday. “It has be...