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Recent News in Elgin

Dec 22nd, 2024 👍 2032 💬 145
Massive Cleanup Effort for Elgin's Tent City Underway

Elgin plans to spend up to $425,000 relocating residents of a widespread tent city to hotel rooms until spring for cleanup and removal, facing a remediation cost of $2.2 to $2.5 million and challenges due to recent fires and the extensive nature of the encampment.

Dec 22nd, 2024 👍 2411 💬 500
Art Meets Activism: Habitat for Humanity's Sculpture Initiative

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley will install 40 artist-painted sculptures to promote environmental preservation and affordable housing.

Dec 22nd, 2024 👍 1832 💬 174
Bartlett and South Elgin Split Victories in Intense Conference Clashes

Dimitre Petrasiunas scored 8 of his 10 points in the last quarter to lead Bartlett to a 40-36 victory over South Elgin, while South Elgin's girls dominated Bartlett 58-28 in Upstate Eight Conference basketball games.

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