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Archive for December, 2005

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Saturday, December 31st, 2005
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I said: ‘The wonder that I feel is easy,
Yet ease is cause of wonder. Therefore speak:
I may not comprehend, may not remember.’
And he: ‘I am not eager to rehearse
My thoughts and theory which you have forgotten.
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Elgin’s “High Line”

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005
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The High Line is catalyzing real estate development in Manhattan, the New York Times reported recently. If you’re unfamiliar with the High Line, it’s a section of abandoned elevated rail in Manhattan once destined for demolition, but owing to an amazing grassroots campaign is now set to become one of the most unique open […]

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Saturday, December 24th, 2005
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Merry Christmas, everybody. Don’t forget to check out the wonderful lights on Foxmoor Lane (map). They’ve outdone the folks on Juniper Lane in South Elgin. Way to go!

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Thursday, December 22nd, 2005
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The Courier reports that Dupage County Forest Preserves has acquired the “last huge open space” in Dupage County.
The district had just authorized a $25 million purchase of 377 highly-coveted acres in the western DuPage town of Wayne for open space. It took more than seven years to agree on a price and seal the deal, […]