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Holiday hub's in downtown Elgin on SaturdayNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Phase I of the construction in downtown Elgin has come to an end -- just in time for a flurry of holiday fun as the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin presents t...
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A legacy built on fighting abortionNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Years after he passed the first modern federal law restricting abortion, Congressman Henry Hyde gilded his anti-abortion legacy when he took the stand in a trial to defe...
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BP subsidiary admits guilt in Alaska spill
Nov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The Alaska subsidiary of British energy company BP PLC pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal environmental crime for failing to prevent a 2006 spill ...
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Batavia ranked among best places to raise kidsNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Batavia is among the best places in the country to raise children, according to BusinessWeek magazine. The annual review rated the city 21st in the country for towns tha...
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Nominate your favorite lights displaysNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - What could be better than driving around to see holiday lights with the family or friends? It's free (well, except for the gas), cozy (as long as the car heater works) a...
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Outreach program gives families a happy holidayNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle offered those in need help with both food and their health recently at its first Clinic in Roselle. The nondenominational outreach was...
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Elgin ends first phase of downtown workNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Elgin officials know the city's downtown revitalization work is a hassle for residents and business owners. But city officials say they did a better job this year than l...
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Rotarians put their backs into helping GuatemalansNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - A cautious group of local Rotarians trekked into the humid jungle recently, living in another culture while lending a hand to the Mayan inhabitants and garnering experie...
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Big elves give Santa a handNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Scratching his head and searching the floor for a screw Thursday, Dave Facklan said it felt more like Christmas morning than an office outing. "Just like at home, this t...
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Two proposals heard for Bartlett/Lake intersectionNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Discussions are under way regarding the development of the South Bartlett Road and Lake Street intersection. Two developers have come forward with proposals. One is a 9,...