Harry Hitzeman
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Crews make waves at Cardboard Cup Regatta in Crystal LakeJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - One of the largest entries in the 25th annual Cardboard Cup Regatta in Crystal Lake was a replica of the house in the movie "Up," complete with balloons tied to the chim...
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Enjoying the Midsommer momentsJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - On Saturday, members of Scandinavian Park Inc., were content to show off their new Heritage Walkway, a place to relax and enjoy the scenic and serene setting at the 25-a...
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Elgin groups seeks flood solutionJun 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Residents in one Elgin neighborhood want the city to up the ante on a grant program designed to prevent sewage backups. Flooding problems reached a critical mass last we...
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Social service workers tell Springfield: Just fix itJun 24, 2009 11:00 pm - As lawmakers in Springfield grappled with their latest annual budget crisis, an estimated 250 people in Elgin representing more than a dozen social service agencies deli...
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Elgin city manager passes the torch to StegallJun 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Femi Folarin had an interesting seat for Wednesday's Elgin City Council meeting: the audience. Folarin, who has served as Elgin city manager since 2005, turned over his ...
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U-46 opposed to Bartlett tax ideaJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Saying it could make better use of the tax revenue, the Elgin Area School District U-46 board "strongly opposes" the possible extension of a special taxing district used...
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Want a historic home? Buy in Elgin, magazine saysJun 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin has been named one of the best places in the United States to buy an old home by "This Old House" magazine. The July/August issue hits newsstands later this week b...
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U-46 extends Torres' contract through 2014Jun 22, 2009 11:00 pm - After a year at the helm of the Elgin Area U-46 School District, Superintendent Jose Torres received more than a vote of confidence from the school board Monday night - ...
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Nick's in Elgin helped Pearce familyJun 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Raise your hand if you're sick of taxes. OK, you can pick the paper back up now. Or grab that mouse again. As you're probably aware, lawmakers (and that is a generous te...
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Elgin agencies offer lunch programJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - With unemployment in Elgin nearing 14 percent, service agencies are looking for new and creative ways to help the neediest of people in need: children. In a first for El...