Harry Hitzeman
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Hispanic grocer known for serviceMar 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Luis Diaz's named his Hispanic grocery store on Elgin's east side "La Roca." That's "the rock" in English. He liked the symbolism. In many ways, Diaz, who also was call...
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S. Elgin trustees like new housing planMar 03, 2008 10:00 pm - A plan to erect 242 luxury apartments in South Elgin was met with positive reviews Monday night, but trustees said the developer should be very mindful of providing enou...
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Cyber crime expert to shed light on scams targeting seniorsMar 02, 2008 10:00 pm - There are seven words that absolutely break Hale Guyer's heart: "I can't believe my money is gone." Guyer, a cyber-crime expert and retired law enforcement officer, is c...
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Peer honor sweetens an EYSO anniversaryMar 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra's Music Director Randal Swiggum recently marked his 10th year with the organization. But last Friday night, Swiggum was slated to mark...
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Elgin's Gifford Park maps its futureFeb 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Elgin's oldest neighborhood has a new plan for its future. The Gifford Park Neighborhood Plan, which has been in the works since late 2003, has received final approval...
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Elgin's oldest neighborhood plans for futureFeb 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Elgin's oldest neighborhood has a new plan for its future. The Gifford Park Neighborhood Plan, which has been in the works since late 2003, has received final approval ...
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Elgin street repair becoming a priorityFeb 27, 2008 10:00 pm - As in many towns, gaping potholes have opened up on Elgin streets because of plowing from this winter's incessant snowstorms and wicked freezing-and-thawing cycles. Cit...
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Little Angels to sponsor a casino nightFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - They've had Summer Hoe-downs and Mardi Gras nights in the past. But next month, the folks at Elgin's Little Angels are rolling the dice -- again. The home for 57 childre...
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Arrest leaves Elgin rec center reelingFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Elgin leaders Friday promised a comprehensive look at the east-side Elgin Recreation Center after a city-employed gang intervention specialist who worked there was arres...
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Thousands gather at NIU for five slain studentsFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Thousands of students, teachers and community members gathered Thursday afternoon to commemorate a loss shared, and felt, by all. "We are all wounded in spirit," NIU Pre...