Church appeals ruling on symbols

**Jason** · 10-10-2007, 01:07 PM

Church officials seeking to remove Masonic symbols from their downtown Elgin building are taking their case to a higher power.
Family Life Church officials are appealing a ruling by the city's heritage commission that they can cover -- but not remove -- two markings on the former Masonic temple on East Chicago Street.
Now the matter goes to the Elgin City Council, which is expected to discuss the case Wednesday.
"It's part of the procedure they're allowed," said Sarosh Saher, the city's urban design and preservation specialist.

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Jason ex oriente lux Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 608	Church appeals ruling on symbols Church officials seeking to remove Masonic symbols from their downtown Elgin building are taking their case to a higher power. Family Life Church officials are appealing a ruling by the city's heritage commission that they can cover -- but not remove -- two markings on the former Masonic temple on East Chicago Street. Now the matter goes to the Elgin City Council, which is expected to discuss the case Wednesday. "It's part of the procedure they're allowed," said Sarosh Saher, the city's urban design and preservation specialist. Read More

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