Maple Park
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Less time idling at ill-timed lightsAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Thank you to all (two of you) who sent me responses on which Elgin intersections can be improved by changing the timing on traffic lights or tweaking traffic patterns. W...
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Idol contest brings the fire to Elgin festivalAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - American Idol had nothing on FoxFireFest Saturday. The three-day Elgin festival held the semifinals of its Elgin Idol competition, with seven contestants competing to ad...
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Elgin chamber plans vintage golf scrambleAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - On Aug. 14, join the Elgin Area Chamber Invitational 1908 Scramble Golf outing. This networking event is a way to support the Elgin Area Chamber and have a fun at the sa...
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Battle of the beetle hits home - what can you do?Aug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - As long as there are ash trees, emerald ash borers are here to stay. The question for many Fox Valley homeowners is just what that damaging stay will mean for their valu...
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Elgin commission searches for special citizensAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Elgin's Image Commission is seeking nominations for a new recognition program designed to honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to Elgin or beyond. ...
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Man struck by car, killed hours after DUI arrestAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - A 33-year-old Montgomery man was killed crossing busy Route 38 late Saturday, hours after he was arrested and charged with DUI, Campton Hills police said Sunday. Marcel...
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St. Charles takes new approach to National Night OutAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - For years, the National Night Out celebration in St. Charles featured a communitywide gathering at Pottawatomie Park, where thousands of residents would mingle with loca...
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Gardener Bales a bit green with envy over Kane County inmates' gardenAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Probably better than mine, is about all I can say. My tomatoes are green and hard, and not particularly plentiful...
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Master gardener conference in LombardAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - The general public is invited to attend the 2008 University of Illinois Extension State Master Gardener Conference to be held Sept. 11-13 at the Westin in Lombard. This ...
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Big Batavia banner a real 'Eye'-catcherAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Numerous banners proclaiming historic anniversaries or upcoming city festivals have adorned the Tri-Cities in the past, but few have caught my attention like the monstro...