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History buff: It's rare for Bears, Packers to be good at same time
By Christopher Placek - 01/19/11
A devoted Bears fan, season ticket holder and history buff, Roy Taylor knows where Sunday's NFC Championship game fits in Bears-Packers rivalry lore. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/19/11
Museum in Elgin fights finances by staying open more
By Christopher Placek - 01/17/11
The Elgin Area Historical Society's museum, like other nonprofits, government agencies and everyday people, has had financial difficulty. But even though the museum's pocketbook is tight, officials there aren't turning off the... FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/17/11
Day of Giving puts new spin on King holiday
By Christopher Placek - 01/17/11
There was no school or work for many people on Monday, but students and community members who came to Benedictine University in Lisle used their extra time in a spirit of service. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/17/11
Early look at Elgin sustainability plan
By Christopher Placek - 01/14/11
Members of Elgin's sustainability task force will present an overview of recommendations they will make to the city council, during a meeting at the Gail Borden Library at 6:30 p.m. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/14/11
Members of Elgin's sustainability task force will present an overview of recommendations they will make to the city council, during a meeting at the Gail Borden Library at 6:30 p.m. FULL STORY
Gail Borden trustee's costs to library in question
By Christopher Placek - 01/14/11
Gail Borden Public Library Trustee Randy Hopp campaigned as a taxpayers' advocate when he ran for a position on the district board in 2009. But fellow trustees say Hopp has been just the opposite, costing the Elgin-based district $12,315.89 in... FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/14/11
Elgin roundabout plan not popular with everyone
By Christopher Placek - 01/12/11
Elgin is moving ahead with plans to reconstruct the intersection of Dundee Avenue and Summit Street into a roundabout, but some city council members who supported moving the project along expressed reservations after hearing from residents. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/12/11
Elgin is moving ahead with plans to reconstruct the intersection of Dundee Avenue and Summit Street into a roundabout, but some city council members who supported moving the project along expressed reservations after hearing from residents. FULL STORY
Elgin mayor hopefuls hold first debate
By Christopher Placek - 01/11/11
With less than three months to go before local elections, the two candidates for Elgin mayor took part in a civil debate Tuesday, but showcased their differences on the economy and other issues. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/11/11
Elgin may look for more help with roundabout
By Christopher Placek - 01/11/11
The city of Elgin is looking to get additional federal funds to help acquire property in the right-of-way of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Dundee Avenue and Summit Street. A federal grant could provide as much as $617,000 for property... FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/11/11
Man robbed on street in Elgin
By Christopher Placek - 01/10/11
A man walking down the street was robbed at gunpoint Sunday near Hill Avenue and Enterprise Street in Elgin, police said. FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/10/11
A man walking down the street was robbed at gunpoint Sunday near Hill Avenue and Enterprise Street in Elgin, police said. FULL STORY
Elgin looks to cut down on stoplight waits
By Christopher Placek - 01/10/11
It's 10 p.m., you're in downtown Elgin stuck at a seemingly never-ending red light, and no one else is on the street. City officials hope to fix that problem by finishing a light interconnection program in the downtown area that has remained undone... FULL STORY
By Christopher Placek - 01/10/11
It's 10 p.m., you're in downtown Elgin stuck at a seemingly never-ending red light, and no one else is on the street. City officials hope to fix that problem by finishing a light interconnection program in the downtown area that has remained undone... FULL STORY
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