Money for downtown Elgin work is from TIF district November 16th, 2009
By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Columnist
As tough choices near for Elgin’s 2010 budget near, Elgin City Council members could find themselves fighting each other over who gets what in the $277 million spending plan.
Elgin laying off more than a dozen workers November 2nd, 2009
By Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff
In an effort to balance their 2010 budget, Elgin city leaders are laying off between 15 to 17 union workers, a move that will save about $1.2 million.
Elgin-area vacancy rate through the roof October 29th, 2009
Fox Valley landlords hard up for qualified renters
ELGIN — Although Fox Valley foreclosure rates pushed thousands of families out of their homes and into the rental market this year, area apartment managers and Realtors report the market is soft.
Elgin looking to trim $1.5M from fire department October 18th, 2009
ELGIN — City staff is set to talk with firefighter union members on Oct. 26 about cutting $1.5 million from the department’s budget.
On Friday, Elgin Association of Firefighters Local 439 president Lt. John Fahy said he had been contacted about setting up the session, which will include members of city staff and two members of the union’s board in addition to Fahy.
Why Elgin is still spending in the downturn? October 18th, 2009
Elgin this week laid off 11 workers in an attempt to chip $1.2 million off next year’s budget deficit, which is at least $5.5 million.
Elgin cuts 11 jobs for 2010, targets unions next October 18th, 2009
With an Elgin city budget deficit of $5.5 million looming for 2010, the city Thursday laid off 11 people, reassigned one person from full-time to part time and eliminated the vacant city forester position.
Elgin budget improves, but cuts still needed October 18th, 2009
Elgin’s financial picture came into slightly better focus Wednesday afternoon, as city leaders learned their shortfall this year is only $1.7 million to $2.2 million and it will be covered through city reserves.
Key numbers missing in Elgin budget debate October 18th, 2009
With a multimillion dollar deficit staring them down, Elgin City Council members have a four-hour retreat scheduled for Wednesday to plan for 2010 and beyond.
State, local unemployment trickles down in August September 26th, 2009
Bucking the national trend, the unemployment rate in Kane County and across Illinois declined in August.
Census: Recession had sweeping impact on U.S. life September 22nd, 2009
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The recession is profoundly disrupting American life: More people are delaying marriage and home-buying, turning to carpools yet getting stuck in ever-worse traffic, staying put rather than moving to new cities.