Harry Hitzeman
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Suburban restaurants roll out recession dealsMay 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Tony Strak and his adult son, Tony Strak Jr., have been loyal patrons at Nick's Pizza in Elgin for three or four years. But the Elgin men have made it a new tradition of...
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Defense begins today in Geneva sisters' neglect trialMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Two Geneva sisters accused of neglecting their elderly mother before her death characterized themselves on Friday as a caring, compassionate pair that were simply overwh...
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Elgin Tower building safe, officials sayMay 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The Elgin Tower Building, the tallest in the city's downtown, is safe despite not adhering to all fire and life-safety codes, city and fire officials said. "We found a l...
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Elgin wine fest's 2010 vintage may be bigger, betterMay 27, 2009 11:00 pm - "Smooth" is a word that can be used to describe a good wine. It also is how organizers of Elgin's first-ever Wine Festival are characterizing the one-day event, which li...
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Elgin allocates unexpected federal funding to nonprofitsMay 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Christmas doesn't technically arrive for about seven months, but it sure felt like that for some Elgin-area nonprofit groups this week. "We're thrilled," said Kathy Haze...
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S. Elgin man busted on child porn chargesMay 26, 2009 11:00 pm - A South Elgin man faces up to 30 years in prison after being arrested today on charges he had pornographic pictures and videos of children younger than 13, police said. ...
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Elgin workers to get 2 percent pay hikeMay 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin's 230-plus public works employees, secretaries, support staff and janitors will receive a 2-percent pay increase under a new two-year contract expected to be appro...
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Wine tasting festival set for Saturday in ElginMay 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Looking to break the monotony of your merlot? Want a way to get past that predictable pinot grigio? The first Elgin Wine Fest may be the tonic for your taste buds this w...
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Take a trolley to see Elgin Sears homesMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Last week, the Southwest Area Neighbors took home 12 city of Elgin's preservation awards and a special recognition by Mayor Ed Schock. Looking to keep that momentum goin...
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South Elgin bridge to link two key trailsMay 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Former President Bill Clinton once said he wanted to build a bridge to the 21st Century. The 21st Century is here and local leaders are pleased that a pedestrian/bicycle...