http://elginite.org Tue, 01 May 2012 10:25:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/elgin/~3/U9ihwODm_Bs/ http://elginite.org/blog/2012/05/01/may-events-open-thread-2/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 10:25:43 +0000 Elgin Illinois http://elginite.org/?p=7096 Post your May events here. 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He was found guilty of reckless discharge of a firearm, a Class 4 felony. Under the Illinois penal code, a Class 4 felony is punishable by 1-3 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $25,000. 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