Jerry Turnquist
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Charity ball marks 125th anniversaryNov 13, 2013 3:04 pm - One of Elgin’s oldest and most prestigious charity balls is about to turn 125 years old. The annual Fideliter Club ball to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, will not only ma...
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'Secret War' veterans to be honored in ElginNov 01, 2013 5:00 am - A conflict called the “Secret War” in which thousands of Lao soldiers were recruited to assist the United States during the Vietnam War is about to gain more attention i...
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Elgin dedicates addition to Veterans MemorialOct 08, 2013 2:54 pm - Under beautiful clear blue skies, Elgin Mayor David Kaptain cut the ribbon on Sept. 28, dedicating the “Phase II”, or waterfront addition, of the Elgin Veterans Memorial...
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Elgin’s riverfront plans, then and nowSep 16, 2013 1:58 pm - The construction of a multimillion dollar riverfront promenade in Elgin’s downtown is transforming the area into a showpiece for the region. But plans for redevelopment...
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Elgin veterans attended 1913 Gettysburg reunionJul 02, 2013 12:12 pm - “I can’t wait for the time to come. I want to be on the way,” said Elginite Fred Kohn about his upcoming trip to the 50th anniversary of the Civil War Battle at Gettysbu...
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Confederate captain led Elgin’s 1913 Memorial Day paradeMay 23, 2013 12:00 am - Memorial Days in Elgin a century ago were highlighted by parades with former Union soldiers marching in prominent position, while the few Confederates who participated w...
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How well do you know Elgin history? Take this quizDec 31, 2012 1:47 pm - This column marks my 17th year with the Daily Herald. During this time, a regular — and often requested tradition — has been a year-end column with questions taken from ...
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Streetcar hooligan arrested in Elgin, 100 years agoDec 21, 2012 3:00 pm - The last streetcar to leave the Dundee area for Elgin each night was called the “Owl Car” and some of the “rowdy” behavior that went on in 1912 finally led to an arrest....
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Elgin native shares WWII veterans’ storiesNov 07, 2012 9:50 am - “Every time another World War II veteran dies, it’s like another piece of a library burned out,” says Jeff Meek, author of “They Answered the Call.” “Writing these stori...
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Elgin deserted the Republican Party in 1912Nov 05, 2012 1:04 pm - Elgin broke a long tradition in 1912 and voted for a presidential candidate who wasn’t a Republican. Also making news: a “free love” marriage contact crafted by an Elgi...