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Archive for June, 2006

Elgin to crack down on nuisances?

Monday, June 12th, 2006
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Attention local property owners: City officials are sick and tired of people who don’t cut their grass, leave couches on their porches, park in their yards and work on their cars outdoors.
And they say they’re not going to take it anymore.
Starting July 1, inspectors would stop issuing warnings for so-called “nuisance code violations” and start […]

Should Elgin go smoke-free?

Monday, June 12th, 2006
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Representatives of both sides of the issue presented studies during Thursday’s meeting supporting their opinions about how a ban would affect them. Some say businesses go under in smoke-free communities, and others say business improves.
Representatives of Paul’s Restaurant on McLean Boulevard said their business goes up on the days when they don’t allow smoking inside. […]

A new Elginite Flickrite

Sunday, June 11th, 2006
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Say hello to PlayBall. Check out the Elgin v. Larkin pics.

From The Onion, all the great stuff that’s happened in Elgin

Sunday, June 11th, 2006
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Check it out:

Brightly Colored Uniforms Boost Employee Morale
Customer’s Attempt To Complain To Manager Thwarted By Employee
Local Homemaker Fights To Overcome Rubbermaid™ Addiction
Area Wife Not To Mess With The Stereo Settings
Conventional Love Affair Breaks None Of The Rules