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Meet the hosts of the Elgin Watchman podcast, Tia Aagesen and Erik Anderson, and learn a few interesting tidbits about what motivated them to embark on this project.
 
Interesting tidbits . . .
This podcast was inspired by the Elgin Watchman newspaper, which publishing  in 1865 in Elgin, Illinois.  Originally published under the name of the "Second District Democrat" by B.W. Staniforth, this publication became the "Elgin Chronicle," which became the "Elgin Watchman" and was owned by E.C. Kincaid. According to the authors of "History of Kane County," the Watchman was ultimately acquired by the "Elgin Gazette, which was later purchased and became the "Elgin Advocate." Today, there is a little known pocket park in downtown Elgin at the intersection of Spring & Chicago Streets honoring the Elgin Advocate newspaper and the proud journalism traditions of the late 1800s.

Disclaimer . . .
Tia and Erik do not claim to be journalists, and this podcast does not represent itself to be a news organization. These two curious individuals will talk about topics pertaining to sustainability and environmental issues relevant to Elgin, Illinois and the Fox Valley region. The views expressed on this podcast represent the opinions of Tia Aagesen, Erik Anderson, and their guests to the show and on the Elgin Watchman website. The content here is not affiliated with the City of Elgin or the Elgin Sustainability Commission.