Elgin's dairy history does have some bad chapters. This echo from February 18, 2001 details 2 outbreaks of bovine disease from our past.

Elgin's experience with roller rinks may go back further than you think. This echo from November 26, 2000 is wheely informative.

Tune in to this echo from April 29, 1984 to learn when Elgin crossed the line...the Cook/Kane county line, that is.

We found this interesting bit of Elgin history stuck to the underside of an old desk at the high school. Still fresh, even though it echoes from August 11, 1985.

With Labor Day approaching, it's a perfect time to look back on working conditions of the past. Clock in to this echo from August 31, 1997 to learn about life as an employee of the Elgin National Watch Company.

Looking for fun in the 1900s? Why not consider a bicycle, car or trolley ride of 100 miles as described in this echo from November 16, 1997?

Did you hear about that driver going 70 mph out past Larkin?! Well, that must have been old Smiling Ralph Mulford in his Lozier. I guess it's time for the annual Elgin Road Races. Let's hear all about it in this echo from April 27, 1999.

Tune in to this echo from March 13, 1983 to relive the excitement of Buffalo Bill Cody's 1896 visit to Elgin.