Elgin 100 Years Ago

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Headlines and news stories from Elgin's newspapers, 100 years ago today, brought to you by the Elgin (IL) History Museum.

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5 days ago

September 7-11, 1926. Diamond missing, Wanderlust, Monster Picnic, Rin Tin Tin, Beautiful Gowns

5 days ago

8 min

Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of September 7-11, 1926

5 days ago

8 min

Sep 4, 2026

August 31-September 4, 1926. Largest Foundry, Hot Dog Brawl, Leather Goods, Labor Day, Rubber Horseshoes

Sep 4, 2026

8 min

Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of August 31 thru September 4, 1926

Sep 4, 2026

8 min

Aug 28, 2026

August 24-28, 1926. Barbershop Prices, Tear Gas Bombing, Traffic Court Tuition, Elgin Busy Tomorrow, Record Crowds.

Aug 28, 2026

8 min

Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of August 24-28, 1926.

Aug 28, 2026

8 min

Aug 21, 2026

August 17-21, 1926. Police Blotter, Cemetery Spooning, Crash & Stinky Fish, Improper Advances, Train Options.

Aug 21, 2026

8 min

Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of August 17-21, 1926.

Aug 21, 2026

8 min

Aug 14, 2026

August 10-14, 1926. Larkin Kid's Home, Miscreant Youths, Lord's Park Reunion, Shoplifters, Elgin Academy Plan.

Aug 14, 2026

8 min

Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of August 10-14, 1926.

Aug 14, 2026

8 min

Aug 7, 2026

August 03-07, 1926. Booze&Cigarettes, Stop&Go Garbage, Air Flivvers, Best Paved, Timepiece Patent

Aug 7, 2026

8 min

Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of August 07-07, 1926

Aug 7, 2026

8 min

Jul 31, 2026

July 27-31, 1926. Lords Park Concerts, 250,000 Peeping Chicks, Birthday Suit Swimming, Haircuts Soon 75 Cents, Painless Dentists Mislocated

Jul 31, 2026

8 min

Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of July 27-31,1926.

Jul 31, 2026

8 min

Jul 24, 2026

July 20-24, 1926. Record Proposals, Hooch Prices Drop, Frog Storm, Elgin Fire Trap?, Crap Shooting Boys

Jul 24, 2026

8 min

Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of July 20-24, 1926.

Jul 24, 2026

8 min