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Through the tragedies and heartaches, find something to believe in

in Columnists Deirdre Higgins White

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Elgin was first city in Illinois to stretch across two counties

in Columnists Mike Alft
Elgin was the first major city in Illinois to expand across a county line. The original city limits in 1854 consisted of four square miles centered at what is now Fountain Square, and they were soon extended to the eastern limits of Kane County.

In 1889 a new municipal… Full Story

Should he take down old girlfriend's pictures from Facebook?

in Columnists R & D Advice
Hi RND:
I am wondering, when dating a new person, when is the best time to take down the pictures from the last boyfriend/girl friend? And what about Facebook pictures? I ask, because I have been dating a man seriously for about 3 months. At the beginning, we just casually… Full Story
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By Laura Dion-Jones"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." John Quincy AdamsIt takes patience and perseverance to accomplish anything...
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Happy Almost New Year!! I hope you're enjoying a fabulous and fit holiday season like I am.I know how hard it is to stay on track when cupcakes, chocolates and all manner of homemade desserts are calling...
Hi RND:I am wondering, when dating a new person, when is the best time to take down the pictures from the last boyfriend/girl friend? And what about Facebook pictures? I ask, because I have been dating...
Elgin was the first major city in Illinois to expand across a county line. The original city limits in 1854 consisted of four square miles centered at what is now Fountain Square, and they were soon extended...
This week the City of Elgin Image Commission honored two outstanding individuals - Dr. Joseph Tefft and architect William Wright Abell - with the 2012 Elgin Recognition Award. The award seek to recognize...
At first, passersby notice the house at 2195 South Street in Elgin with thousands of lights flashing on and off in seemingly random patterns. Then they notice the signs in the yard -- "Lights dance to...



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