Elena Ferrarin
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Why Elgin ex-judge put a racial slur in his book's titleSep 29, 2014 1:01 am - Manuel Barbosa debated using a derogatory term in the title of his autobiographical book pretty much until the moment it went to the printer's. "I consulted many people,...
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Elgin officer fired after Facebook posts on Ferguson, MLK DaySep 29, 2014 1:01 am - A 17-year Elgin police veteran was fired Monday in the wake of Facebook posts he made that appeared to have racial connotations, including one about last month's fatal s...
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Longtime Elgin attorney dies in small plane crash near PlanoSep 29, 2014 1:00 am - Longtime Elgin attorney John E. Juergensmeyer, who was killed in a small plane crash Sunday night near Plano, was remembered as an energetic man with a passion for socia...
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Gasthaus bar owner fighting Elgin liquor violationSep 27, 2014 7:41 am - The owner of a downtown Elgin bar has filed an appeal with the state to fight a liquor license violation ruling by the city. Gasthaus Zur Linde attorney Charles Muscarel...
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Meyer, Moeller debate their parties' influence on themSep 26, 2014 1:01 am - The Republican challenger for the 43rd House District seat says voters' choices are ultimately all about whether they want to continue House Speaker Michael Madigan's ru...
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Elgin police recruiting trip to Puerto Rico draws criticismSep 25, 2014 5:30 am - An Elgin Police Department recruiting trip to Puerto Rico is drawing criticism from some members of the city council. Councilman John Prigge, who initiated the discussio...
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Elgin City Council supports charter schoolsSep 25, 2014 1:01 am - After the second spirited debate on the topic in two weeks, the Elgin City Council Wednesday approved a resolution supporting charter schools. Mayor David Kaptain said h...
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Elgin council favors 45 apartments for Tower BuildingSep 25, 2014 1:00 am - The city of Elgin is planning to contribute $4.7 million to the redevelopment of the iconic downtown Elgin Tower Building into 45 market-rate apartments. The city counci...
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BBQ fundraiser Saturday for Elgin documentarySep 24, 2014 5:30 am - When Prezel Hardy heard about the making of a documentary about the history of Elgin's black community, he knew he wanted to contribute. "It's a vital part of Elgin's hi...
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Grand Victoria to offer specials for its 20th birthdaySep 23, 2014 5:30 am - Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its 20th anniversary next month, casino officials said. “It's two decades,” said casino marketin...