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Elgin's has anyone parking on our residential streets with commercial beatup trucks and do not need a vehicle sticker...make a mess with garbage that homeowners have to deal with...If people have to...
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Elgin's has anyone parking on our residential streets with commercial beatup trucks and do not need a vehicle sticker...make a mess with garbage that homeowners have to deal with...If people have to pay for all these trucks maybe they will find themselves with a ticket...
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Sep 4, 2012 by
GERI KROSEL (5 points)
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Elgin's has anyone parking on our residential streets with commercial beatup trucks and do not need a vehicle sticker...make a mess with garbage that homeowners have to deal with...If people have to pay for all these trucks maybe they will find themselves with a ticket...
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We should explore creating a Permit process for Street Performers and/or Vendors, as we already have a Solicitors permit in place. Inviting Performers/Vendors to Elgin would aid in enhancing the...
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We should explore creating a Permit process for Street Performers and/or Vendors, as we already have a Solicitors permit in place. Inviting Performers/Vendors to Elgin would aid in enhancing the Downtown and Parks experiences. A variety of Musicians, Artists, Performers at any of the pocket parks in downtown, or on the sidewalks/corners as long as the abide by existing ordinances such as those prohibiting obstructing the sidewalk and unreasonable noise (Acoustic or Amplified).
In recent months there have been a variety of musicians on the street, in the plazas, at the park - but sadly have been shooed off by police because there isn't a process in place to coordinate these efforts. The city of Madison is a fine example of doing this well and enhancing the community and experience around their downtown retail, dining, parks, etc.
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Aug 2, 2012 by
Laurie-Faith Gibson (19 points)
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We should explore creating a Permit process for Street Performers and/or Vendors, as we already have a Solicitors permit in place. Inviting Performers/Vendors to Elgin would aid in enhancing the Downtown and Parks experiences. A variety of Musicians, Artists, Performers at any of the pocket parks in downtown, or on the sidewalks/corners as long as the abide by existing ordinances such as those prohibiting obstructing the sidewalk and unreasonable noise (Acoustic or Amplified).
In recent months there have been a variety of musicians on the street, in the plazas, at the park - but sadly have been shooed off by police because there isn't a process in place to coordinate these efforts. The city of Madison is a fine example of doing this well and enhancing the community and experience around their downtown retail, dining, parks, etc.
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The National Street Metra station is poorly maintained. The sidewalks aren't plowed in the winter. The interior of the station and shelters are dirty and graffiti abounds. While I realize that some...
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The National Street Metra station is poorly maintained. The sidewalks aren't plowed in the winter. The interior of the station and shelters are dirty and graffiti abounds. While I realize that some of this maintenance is the responsibility of other groups, we as a city can't get away with saying it's someone else's fault as it reflects badly on us. In many cases, our train stations are the gateway to our city, and they should be in good repair and welcoming.
I also have concerns with pedestrian safety at the station. Since it was redesigned, the west-side intersection is dangerous for pedestrians, and I think simple improvements would make a big difference. For instance, the eastbound sidewalk could be extended into the parking lot so that pedestrians and vehicles cross at a right angle rather than an oblique angle.
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Jul 31, 2012 by
Kevin Sweeney (14 points)
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The National Street Metra station is poorly maintained. The sidewalks aren't plowed in the winter. The interior of the station and shelters are dirty and graffiti abounds. While I realize that some of this maintenance is the responsibility of other groups, we as a city can't get away with saying it's someone else's fault as it reflects badly on us. In many cases, our train stations are the gateway to our city, and they should be in good repair and welcoming.
I also have concerns with pedestrian safety at the station. Since it was redesigned, the west-side intersection is dangerous for pedestrians, and I think simple improvements would make a big difference. For instance, the eastbound sidewalk could be extended into the parking lot so that pedestrians and vehicles cross at a right angle rather than an oblique angle.
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www.nicorgas.com shows big rebates on water heaters, furnaces, central air, thermostats, and other energy star products through September.
Also, www.energyimpactillinois.org is offering 70%...
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www.nicorgas.com shows big rebates on water heaters, furnaces, central air, thermostats, and other energy star products through September.
Also, www.energyimpactillinois.org is offering 70% rebates on home insulation & air sealing through funding from the DOE, public utilities & non-profits. This program runs through May 2013.
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Sep 16, 2012 by
Todd Martin (9 points)
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www.nicorgas.com shows big rebates on water heaters, furnaces, central air, thermostats, and other energy star products through September.
Also, www.energyimpactillinois.org is offering 70% rebates on home insulation & air sealing through funding from the DOE, public utilities & non-profits. This program runs through May 2013.
