Harry Hitzeman
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Elgin workers OK wage freeze to save jobsApr 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Elgin's 120 public works employees and about 20 part-time janitors who clean city-owned facilities have tentatively agreed to a wage freeze in exchange for a promise of ...
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Don't expect to see provoking traffic lights fixed soonApr 11, 2010 11:00 pm - The two pesky intersections in Elgin aren't going to get fixed anytime soon. Last summer, the city officials said they awaiting funding to synchronize the traffic lights...
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Beautiful on a budget: Donated prom dresses on sale in ElginApr 10, 2010 11:00 pm - South Elgin dad Joe DeRolf remembers taking his daughter shopping for a prom dress when she was a freshman. He and Kayla, now a senior at South Elgin High School, spent ...
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Elgin plans for Independence Day parade, but no fireworks againApr 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Elgin leaders are adding a few new wrinkles to the city's Independence Day parade, which will be held on Saturday, July 3. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Slade and ...
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Farnham, Munson already butting headsApr 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The Nov. 2 election is more than half a year away, but the battle lines are being drawn in the race for the 43rd District state house seat. Democrat Keith Farnham hopes ...
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Farnham faces layoff fallout at Elgin forumApr 06, 2010 11:00 pm - State Rep. Keith Farnham faced the music for the state's budget disaster Tuesday night during a town-hall meeting, vowing to fight future attempts to cut pensions of cur...
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Three arrested after Elgin bike shootingApr 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The investigation into a man who was shot last week while riding his bicycle on Elgin's east side resulted in three arrests: a juvenile charged with attempted murder, an...
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Man arrested after scuffle with Elgin officersApr 05, 2010 11:00 pm - An Elgin man is in hot water after a scuffle with two police officers after a traffic stop Sunday night. Roger D. Eason, 30, of the 400 block of Mosley Street, was a pas...
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Elgin's trees lack diversity, expert saysApr 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Elgin needs to plant fewer maple and ash trees. That's one recommendation from the Davey Tree Expert Co., which recently completed a tree inventory for the city. The inv...
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Womack officially gone as Elgin's top copApr 01, 2010 11:00 pm - City still won't discuss why she left