Jerry Turnquist
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Elgin Eagle Scout's project benefits Streamwood churchJun 23, 2011 12:00 am - Michael Gulik of Elgin says he's long appreciated the care shown his family by the people of St. John's Catholic Church in Streamwood when his father, Chris, sustained a...
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Fox River races drew thousands in the 1930s and 1940sJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - The Thunder on the Fox races that are expected to draw thousands to the Fox River may have some wondering about the popularity of water sports on the Fox River in earlie...
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First church in Elgin to mark 175th anniversaryMay 07, 2011 12:00 am - By Jerry Turnquist Daily Herald columnist First Congregational Church of Elgin — the first congregation to be formed in the city — will mark a special anniversary on Thu...
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Scandals made the news in 1911, tooApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - By Jerry Turnquist Daily Herald columnist “Did you see what that woman was wearing?” I can’t believe those unmarried men and women were living together.” “It’s shameful ...
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How well do you know Elgin area history?Apr 04, 2011 12:00 am - This column marks my 15th anniversary with The Daily Herald. During this time, it has been my pleasure to share various stories with you about our area's past. I hope I ...
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How well do you know Elgin area history?Mar 31, 2011 11:00 pm - By Jerry Turnquist This column marks my 15th anniversary with The Daily Herald. During this time, it has been my pleasure to share various stories with you about our are...
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Pushball, hobble skirts and explosions: Top Elgin headlines in March 1911Mar 08, 2011 1:00 am - “I can't believe women wear clothing like that.” “That explosion is the loudest noise I've ever heard in Elgin.” “Pushball, what's that?” These are comments people mi...
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New Elgin police chief brought changes in 1911Feb 11, 2011 12:00 am - A new police chief can often bring big changes. That was certainly the case a century ago this month as a new chief took office in Elgin. There was also plenty of talk...
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A look at Elgin news 100 years agoJan 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Elgin voters decided to abandon the “ward' system a century ago this month and trade it for a new form of city government that was gaining popularity across the country....
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Elgin collector fills his house with pieces of historyJan 08, 2011 10:00 pm - Steve Thoren has turned his home into a virtual museum of Elgin artifacts and other period pieces. Decorated with old clocks, Depression glass, old phonographs, and mor...