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Kaptain sees Elgin as regional leader, destination

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Mayor David Kaptain talks with attendees following the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce's annual state of the city breakfast Tuesday at Elgin Community College.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Mayor David Kaptain addresses members of the business community at the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce's annual state of the city breakfast Tuesday at Elgin Community College.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

Mayor David Kaptain addresses members of the business community at the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce's annual state of the city breakfast Tuesday at Elgin Community College.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

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Elgin Mayor David Kaptain spoke to the business community Tuesday in an annual state of the city address. He said the city's future will be marked by a focus on becoming an international city, by providing for a rapidly aging senior population, by expanding rapid transit from the city to other destinations and by offering a one-stop shop connecting people to city and social services.