Harry Hitzeman
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Jellyfish and bad weather? So what? Elgin man swims English ChannelJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - A 47-year-old Elgin man did more than swim the English Channel this week. John Muenzer learned a lot about life, himself and setting an inspiring example for his family:...
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Plenty of help building new Elgin skate parkJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - If it takes a village to raise a child, what does it take to build a skate park? In Elgin, it took support from the city council earlier this year and input from skaters...
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Elgin could see more layoffsJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Despite layoffs, early retirements, raising fees and cutting services like the July 4 fireworks, the city of Elgin has collected $3.3 million less this year than it had ...
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It might not be enough to go green in order to save the earthJul 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Forty years ago today, Neil Armstrong took a small step and humanity a giant leap. NASA landed astronauts on the moon, fulfilling a pledge made by the late President Joh...
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Elgin to beef up graffiti lawsJul 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Cases of graffiti in Elgin more than doubled from 2006 to 2008, so city leaders are considering increasing the minimum fine to $1,000, banning the sale of spray paint to...
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Friction continues with Gilberts chiefJul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - The refusal of Gilberts Police Chief Mike Joswick to develop or suggest specific criteria for evaluating officers and the department is the reason he is on thin ice with...
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Elgin sculpture will marry kids, recycling and toysJul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox won't be coming to Elgin's FoxFireFest in early August. But organizers hope to start a new tradition through a community sculpture inspired by...
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St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin to cut obstetrics unitJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Citing a nearly one-third drop in obstetric patients, officials at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin plan to cease its program there by the end of 2009. Bill Brown, P...
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Elgin police question one in parking deck fireJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin police charged a homeless woman in connection with a fire that erupted Tuesday at a downtown parking deck that destroyed two cars and damaged a minivan. Elgin Depu...
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South Elgin high schooler taking her bike overseasJul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - If you ask Jessi Prinner what she did over the summer, be prepared for a lengthy answer with an international flair. The South Elgin cyclist - who just started racing fo...