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Elgin and Streamwood libraries to receive over $317,000

Elgin’s Gail Borden Public Library and Streamwood’s Poplar Creek Public Library are set to receive over $317,000 through state grants. The Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants ... read more

Bridges: Gail Borden was Texas revolutionary, innovator in food industry - MSN

Gail Borden II was born in Norwich, a remote farming community in southern New York in 1801. As did many farmers and pioneers of the time, the family set out often in pursuit of greener pastures a ... read more

Gail Borden library, named for a man who never lived in Elgin, ready to kick off its 150th anniversary

The Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin library celebrates its 150th year with a kick-off event Dec. 8. Interestingly, it bears the name of a man who never lived in the city. read more

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Gail Borden, Jr., formerly of Texas, but now of this city, to whom was granted a Council Medal at the World's Fair of 1851, for his celebrated meat biscuit, ... read more

Colorful and fantasical, ‘alebrijes’ take over the Gail Borden Public Library in its latest huge exhibit - Chicago Tribune

A Gail Borden Public Library staff member helps unwrap one of the 20 sculptures that make up the Elgin library’s new “Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World” exhibit. read more

Joy Symonds: 2021 candidate for Gail Borden Library District - Daily Herald

A. Gail Borden Library exceeded expectations as it transitioned to curbside pickup of materials and virtual programming with little to no notice when the pandemic required long-term building closures. read more

Borden Dairy becomes second major milk producer to file for bankruptcy in recent months - CNN

Borden Dairy Co., one of America’s oldest and largest dairy companies, on Monday became the second major milk producer to file for bankruptcy in the last two months. read more

Like Condensed Milk? Try the ‘Meat Biscuit’ - Smithsonian Magazine

An Eagle Brand Condensed Milk ad from 1891. Boston Public Library/Flickr. Gail Borden was a serial inventor, but the best idea he ever had came about as the direct result of a product that never ... read more

Craddock: Borden had a taste for inventions - Longview News-Journal

Gail Borden Jr. was quite a fellow — a genuine Texas hero. Why, he ought to rank right up there with Travis and Houston and Willie Nelson. read more

Bridges: Gail Borden was Texas revolutionary, innovator in food industry - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

The county seat, Gail, also named for Borden, was founded in 1890. Ken Bridges is a writer, historian and native Texan. He holds a doctorate from the University of North Texas. read more