Susan Sarkauskas
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Batavia getting money for 'streetscaping'Nov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - When Batavia starts beautifying its downtown streets, it will have some help from the federal government. It has been awarded a $1.5 million grant for part of its propos...
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North Aurora board concerned about video kiosksNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Worried that minors could rent R-rated or adult movies without supervision, the North Aurora village board this week delayed voting on a law that would allow outdoor DVD...
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Sugar Grove likely to seek 26 percent tax hikeNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - The village of Sugar Grove is expected to ask for 26 percent more in property taxes next year, but expects to only collect about 3 percent more, according to a levy requ...
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'Storm clouds' for Batavia 2011 budget?Nov 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Batavia's proposed budget for next year projects a smaller deficit than it is running in 2010. City finance Director Peggy Colby wrote in its summary that she sees “stor...
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No set plans for proposed rec center site in BataviaNov 02, 2010 11:00 pm - What will become of the parcel in downtown Batavia that was proposed for a public recreation center now that Batavia Park District voters rejected the plan? The develope...
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Geneva Dist. 304 falls short on report cardNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - While its average scores on statewide tests beat the overall average in Illinois, Geneva School District 304 did not meet state standards on its 2010 school report card....
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Batavia Park District voters say 'no' to rec centerNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - After hearing heated debate, accusations of lying and criticism about campaign funding, Batavia Park District voters Tuesday said “no” to borrowing $20 million to build ...
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Batavia parks director urges Quarry repairNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Repair of the leak at Harold Hall Quarry Beach should be done before next summer's swim season, according to a recommendation from the Batavia Park District's executive ...
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Hatcher wins second term in 50th DistrictNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - 50th District State Rep. Kay Hatcher sees her Tuesday victory as validation of a collaborative approach to politics. “I'm big on getting things done,” the Yorkville Repu...
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Pasta supper may violate election lawOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - A free spaghetti dinner for people who can prove they voted in today's election could have run afoul of Illinois election law. But the chairman of the group putting it o...