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greatauntoftriplets

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34. I don't think there was much to S. Elgin when this man was mayor.

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 11:49 PM

Feb 20

He was a farmer, and my great-grandfather also farmed in S. Elgin. Sadly, I've lost touch with any cousins still there. Both Elgin and S. Elgin have grown a lot in recent years.

At least I live in a town that votes Democratic in a Blue State. You're stuck (for now) in a Red State, and I can't even believe what that's like. Don't think that I could live where you do.

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Trump hit with demand to pay $1,700 to every family in blue state after tariff loss [View all] turbinetree Feb 20 OP

So lucky to have him as my governor. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #1

Me too MustLoveBeagles Feb 20 #5

Best governor of my lifetime. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #6

Wish I did SheltieLover Feb 20 #8

I know, and that's a shame. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #9

My heart is in the burbs SheltieLover Feb 20 #10

Even though I've lived in the burbs for almost 20 years... greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #13

I understand. SheltieLover Feb 20 #15

Actually, it's close to an hour because there's no good way to get there. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #16

I know, but you're in a better place than me. SheltieLover Feb 20 #17

That's true. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #19

Oh I'll bet. SheltieLover Feb 20 #20

I was about three miles north of Wrigley Field. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #22

Perfect location SheltieLover Feb 20 #23

Many times. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author SheltieLover Feb 20 #25

I hear you. SheltieLover Feb 20 #26

The Fox Valley is beautiful, though it's getting to be more suburban and less country. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #29

I lived near S Elgin SheltieLover Feb 20 #30

Some relative was mayor of S. Elgin, about 100 or more years ago. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #32

Cool about your ancestor. SheltieLover Feb 20 #33

I don't think there was much to S. Elgin when this man was mayor. greatauntoftriplets Feb 20 #34

There was nothing there when I first moved there SheltieLover Saturday #41

My nephew's in-laws have lived in S. Elgin since 1967. greatauntoftriplets Saturday #42

Wish I was still there. SheltieLover Saturday #43

I'm sorry that you're not. greatauntoftriplets Saturday #44

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I had some friends in Andersonville. greatauntoftriplets Saturday #38

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