Editor’s note: This Year in Review contains writing from Julianne Hodges, Corey Smith, Quinn Donoghue and other sources.2022 was a historic year for Elgin. In fact, it was Elgin’s 150th!In the city’s sesquicentennial year, there were trials of pain and destruction but also times for joy and celebration. Storms of different varieties plagued the city during the year. Festivals returned to a festive nature mirroring levels before the COVID-19 pandemic. Elgin Independent School District had a change in leadership. Voters elected new officials and made a major choice affecting law enforcement in the city.Here at the Elgin Courier newspaper, a few new faces have joined the crew. You might see ...