Mark Billings
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How Wall Street meltdown affected local residentsNov 05, 2021 3:46 pm - How is Wall Street's extended roller coaster ride affecting local residents and what are ways residents can help? For the Ecker Center for Mental Health, a 53-year-old n...
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Elgin storefront to open as upscale dental officeNov 05, 2021 1:33 pm - A vacant downtown Elgin storefront is making its way back from the brink, and is scheduled to open as an upscale dental office by the end of the year. Dr. Brandon Becker...
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Elgin parks to get major makeoverNov 04, 2021 10:56 pm - Fountain Square and Advocate Park in downtown Elgin - little-known but historic sections of the downtown - are undergoing makeovers as crews progress on the city's $31.5...
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Dundee corridor takes on new lookNov 04, 2021 8:59 pm - Elgin's Dundee Avenue corridor is taking on a new look these days and is scheduled to step out in even greater style in the coming years. The four-lane street, which str...
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Elgin Alive! introduces green conceptsNov 04, 2021 7:27 pm - In these tough economic times, everyone is seeking ways to save money. The Elgin Community Network's Elgin Alive! series is responding to the call with practical, month...
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New alliances mean more services in ElginNov 04, 2021 3:35 pm - Three neighborhoods ringing downtown Elgin will benefit in the coming year, thanks to a new partnership with the city, United Way and three local nonprofits. At-risk fam...
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Downtown demolition may bring more green spaceNov 04, 2021 1:59 pm - Two long-time blighted properties near downtown Elgin are scheduled for demolition by the end of August, signaling a ray of hope for nearby neighbors and businesses. The...
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Elgin renovates five homes to celebrate National NeighborWorks WeekNov 04, 2021 9:34 am - Elgin is one of thousands of communities across the country celebrating National NeighborWorks Week next Saturday, as 50 volunteers spruce up five older homes northeast ...
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Proposed bridge to save costs, link bicyclistsNov 03, 2021 11:45 pm - Pedestrians and cyclists could enjoy a new bridge across the Fox River near the Route 20 bypass, should a proposal by a local water treatment agency gain steam. To shave...
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Fox Valley Habitat goes historic with Elgin rehabNov 03, 2021 9:37 pm - One of the Fox Valley's hundreds of foreclosed homes is receiving a major makeover, thanks to the sluggish economy and the generosity of a local company. A 1920s-era hom...