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[11 Nov 2011 | 96 Comments | ]
Elgin budget cuts could be severe

At Elgin’s budget talks on Friday afternoon with city council and staff, Elgin City Manager Sean Stegall laid out three possible budgets for the City of Elgin. One budget calls for cutting more than 100 full time positions, closing two fire stations and all recreation facilities.

Arts & Entertainment, Featured »

[6 Nov 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
November events open thread

Any good November events you know about? Post them here!

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[6 Nov 2011 | 11 Comments | ]
November open thread

Monthly open thread. Post what you want.

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown, Headline »

[1 Nov 2011 | No Comment | ]
Pictures: Nightmare on Chicago Street 2011

Pictures from Nightmare on Chicago Street, a Halloween festival held in Downtown Elgin on October 29, 2011. The event attracted countless zombies and costumed revelers.

Business & Economy, Featured »

[26 Oct 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
New Walmart opens on Randall Road

After a year of massive earth moving and construction, Walmart finally opened its doors to customers today at its new Randall & Bowes Road location. The new store is a hypermarket, combining a complete supermarket with the traditional discount store offerings.

Featured, Politics »

[7 Oct 2011 | 46 Comments | ]
Tim Elenz to challenge Noland in primary

Tim Elenz, a Streamwood insurance broker will face off against incumbent State Senator Michael Noland (D) in the Democratic primary next year.

Featured, Politics »

[7 Oct 2011 | 23 Comments | ]
John G. Dalton now running for circuit judge

John G. Dalton, an ECC trustee and former candidate for Kane County Resident Judge is now running for circuit judge.