Susan Sarkauskas
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Geneva reflects on history while planning downtown's futureNov 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Geneva's downtown began changing the minute James Herrington bought first settler Daniel Shaw Haight's cabin and land claim in 1835. It changed as sawmills were built, t...
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Geneva schools asking for more tax moneyNov 11, 2010 10:00 pm - Geneva School District 304 will ask for $60.1 million in property taxes for its operating funds in the 2010 tax levy. The proposed levy was presented to the school board...
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Fermilab looking to reduce staffNov 11, 2010 10:00 pm - Fermilab, looking to save money in face of uncertainty about its funding, is offering 600 of its workers incentives to quit or retire in December. Laboratory director Pi...
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North Aurora Mothers Club seeks donors for Christmas driveNov 11, 2010 12:00 am - The North Aurora Mothers Club is seeking help spreading holiday joy for its annual Operation Christmas program. Donors are asked to give money, food, toys and gift cards...
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McDonald's a step closer to restaurant in Sugar GroveNov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - This time next year, Sugar Grove McRib fans won't have to drive to Elburn or Yorkville to satisfy their craving. McDonald's LLC USA plans to open a restaurant at Route 4...
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Former North Aurora betting parlor coming downNov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - The former Off-Track Betting parlor on Route 31 is coming down, five years after it took its last bet. Construction this week crews are demolishing the 49-year-old build...
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Dry weather leads to sewer problem in BataviaNov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - The sunny, warm, dry fall we're having is being blamed for a bit of a stinky problem in Batavia. People have complained of a foul odor around Main Street and Route 31. A...
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2 bridge options for Batavia council to pickNov 10, 2010 12:00 am - The next downtown Batavia bridge will connect Main Street or Shumway Avenue to Adams Street. Or maybe First Street to Webster Street. The city council's community develo...
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Batavia plans to restore some pay cutsNov 09, 2010 10:00 pm - City of Batavia employees could get back some of the pay cuts made in 2010 in next year's budget. The proposed budget calls for restoring 75 percent of what an employee ...
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Kaneland 302 asking for 8.5 percent increase in taxesNov 09, 2010 10:00 pm - The Kaneland school district may ask for 8.56 percent more in property taxes for its operating expenses when it files its 2010 levy. Officials, though, expect to only ge...