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Memorial Day weekend in Elgin highlighted by annual Fox Trot

in Columnists Deirdre Higgins White


Picture this...Memorial Day Weekend - The unofficial start of summer in Chicagoland... runners lining up at the starting line. Perhaps they are wearing white tube socks with blue stripes to match their very short and somewhat form fitted shorts, which are topped off with a flimsy tank top.… Full Story

Sustainable Elgin looks to dam power

in News Articles

Elgin is considering the feasibility of adding a small hydroelectric power plant on the eastern end of the Kimball Street dam, in the general area of that fence. (Ted Schnell • BocaJump)

By Ted Schnell • BocaJump | Thursday, May 17, 2012

For some it may seem like a… Full Story

Artspace: An Appreciation

in Columnists Paul Challacombe

This column more than once has addressed the issue of “gentrification” while rehabilitating an old, urban and under-used neighborhood. It is obvious that when abandoned property is repurposed, the overall good to safety, the community and the tax base is apparent. The underside of that equation is when the people… Full Story

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Picture this...Memorial Day Weekend - The unofficial start of summer in Chicagoland... runners lining up at the starting line. Perhaps they are wearing white tube socks with blue stripes to match their...
| Thursday, May 17, 2012 The Elgin Police Department will be conducting a roadside safety checks Friday, May 18, through Saturday, May 20. The Elgin Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation...
| Thursday, May 17, 2012 Commencement exercises for Elgin Community College’s spring 2012 candidates for graduation will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, May 18, in the Spartan Events Center, 1700 Spartan...
| Thursday, May 17, 2012 Elgin Community College will be closed from Saturday, May 26, through Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. The college is scheduled to reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May...
Elgin is considering the feasibility of adding a small hydroelectric power plant on the eastern end of the Kimball Street dam, in the general area of that fence. (Ted Schnell • BocaJump) By Ted Schnell...
This column more than once has addressed the issue of “gentrification” while rehabilitating an old, urban and under-used neighborhood. It is obvious that when abandoned property is repurposed, the...
A unique ensemble of artists from Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago area will present an exciting program of works featuring contemporary composers. The Elgin Chamber Players, consisting of Elgin...

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