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| Celebrate Back to School by Entering the City Museum's August Drawing |
| 8/12/10 - The Friends of the West Chicago City Museum's August drawing winner will receive the Community High School Commemorative Ornament AND the Tastee Freez Commemorative Ornament in honor of a new school year and the final days of summer....More >> |
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| West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District to Attack Record Mosquito Infestation |
| 8/10/10 - The West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District (WCMAD) has announced that the fourth adult mosquito control applications will take place Thursday, August 12, between dusk and dawn, weather permitting....More >> |
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| West Chicago Police Respond to Complaint of Man Exposing Himself |
 8/5/10 - On Friday July 16, 2010 the West Chicago Police Department received a complaint of a man exposing himself while driving on westbound Route 64 and Prince Crossing Road. The incident occurred at approx. 12:55 p.m.. The complainant's vantage point from the driver's seat of a semi-truck allowed him to see into ...More >> |
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| City of West Chicago Plans Mexican Independence Day Parade & Celebration |
| 8/2/10 - Downtown West Chicago will once again be the venue for the City's annual Mexican Independence Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. Organizers have been hard at work putting together a schedule that will showcase and celebrate the rich traditions of Mexico's people, history and culture through music, dance, food and more....More >> |
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| City Seeks Information on Recent Flood Damage |
| 7/29/10 - Due to heavy rainfall and minor flooding on July 23 - 24, 2010 in DuPage County and the West Chicago area, the County was declared a state disaster area by the State of Illinois....More >> |
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| “My Switzerland” opens at Gallery 200 |
 7/26/10 - Photographer Britta Renwick wants people to see Switzerland from her perspective – not only the traditional postcard photos, but how she views the details of her homeland through the lens of a camera....More >> |
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| Rise in Car Burglaries Prompts Warning |
| 7/20/10 - Despite recent arrests within the past few weeks, the West Chicago Police Department has seen an increase in the number of burglaries to motor vehicles. Though these crimes can take place anywhere, the reported incidents have primarily occurred in the overnight hours in subdivisions north of Hawthorne Lane....More >> |
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| Learn About Prairie Animals at the City Museum |
 7/15/10 - Those who love nature up close and personal won't want to miss Animals of the Prairie, sponsored by the West Chicago City Museum. The presentation takes place at the Museum, located at 132 Main Street in downtown West Chicago, on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m....More >> |
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| West Chicago Celebrates National Night Out |
 7/14/10 - The City of West Chicago marks its 21st year of participation in National Night Out, on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and spend an evening with neighbors, elected officials and police. Music, free food, soft drinks and give-aways will be part of the celebration....More >> Photos >> |
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| CN Railway Repairs at Grade Crossing |
| 7/13/10 - The City of West Chicago has been notified that CN Railway has scheduled repairs of the subject grade crossing at Washington Street and Aurora Street beginning on August 2, 2010 at 8:00 a.m., and concluding on or before August 6, 2010 at 8:00 p.m....More >> |
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| Win a West Chicago Commemorative Ornament in a random drawing at the City Museum |
 7/9/10 - Earlier this year, the Friends of the West Chicago City Museum announced a monthly chance to win an item from the City Museum's gift shop. Visitors to the City Museum can enter every month. There is no fee to enter, participants must just stop in the City Museum and fill out an entry card to take part in the random drawing....More >> |
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| City Seeks Nominations for 2010 Brilliance in Business Awards |
 7/6/10 - It's time to stand up and cheer for your favorite West Chicago business. The City of West Chicago is accepting nominations for its Brilliance in Business Awards. The awards were created as another vehicle for the City to connect with its business community. They aim to acknowledge the efforts businesses are making on behalf of their objectives and those of greater benefit to the community...More >> |
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| Pets to Breathe Easier in West Chicago |
 7/2/10 - The West Chicago Fire Protection District received a donation that will help prevent pets from falling victim to smoke inhalation due to fire. Invisible Fence of Chicagoland donated oxygen recovery masks for pets to the West Chicago Fire Protection District...More >> |
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| Roadway Construction Projects on Hold During Strike |
| 7/1/10 - Due to a strike by the unions representing construction laborers and operators - including workers contracted by the City for its annual road construction program - the majority of the City's road construction projects are currently on hold....More >> |
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| 2010 Powis Road Resurfacing Project |
 7/1/10 - The City of West Chicago has announced the 2010 Powis Road Resurfacing Project is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of July 5, 2010. Construction is scheduled to be completed by August 27, 2010. The proposed work includes milling and resurfacing....More >> |
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| Merle Burleigh Named Grand Marshal for Railroad Days Parade |
| 6/28/10 - It seems like everyone in West Chicago knows Merle Burleigh. Maybe that's because the widely read author of At Home with Merle Burleigh has spent 32 years keeping her finger on the pulse of the community through active involvement with her family, her social circle and her profession as chronicler of all things West Chicago. Merle will be honored for her active role in shaping and promoting the community and faithfully reporting on the news of the day, by serving as the 2010 Grand Marshal of the community's Railroad Days parade....More >> |
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| Runaway Juvenile Found |
| 6/25/10 - Earlier this week, the West Chicago Police Department issued two press releases seeking the public's assistance with locating a 13 year-old runaway. We are pleased to announce that the subject of that investigation has been found.....More >> |
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| Seatbelt Safety and Awareness Campaign Successful |
 6/15/10 - The West Chicago Police Department announced that Campaign #3 of the Illinois Department of Transportation funded grant was successful in educating the motoring public on Seatbelt Safety and Awareness. The Campaign ran from May 14-May 31, 2010 and resulted in 43 citations being issued for Seatbelt and Child Restraint violations....More >> |
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| Gifted & Talented Students Receive Help to Attend International Competition |
| 6/4/10 - Pioneer Elementary School fifth and sixth-graders in the Gifted and Talented Education class had a lot to smile about on Tuesday. They had found a way to attend the International Future Problem Solving Competition to be held in Wisconsin June 9-14th thanks to the generosity of CN railroad....More >> |
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| The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois Passes Through West Chicago |
| 6/2/10 - The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois is set for Sunday, June 6, 2010, a segment of which will take place in West Chicago. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall, members of the West Chicago Police Department will raise funds and awareness by running with a lighted torch to symbolize the Flame of Hope, down Wilson Avenue to Conde Street and south on Joliet Street to Roosevelt Road....More >> |
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| Passport to Adventure Returns to West Chicago |
 5/25/10 - Wondering how to entertain your children during the long summer months? Again this year, suburban museums have teamed up to provide the Passport to Adventure. This program is open to children between the ages of 4 and 12 and runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day....More >> |
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| Building Official John Fincham Appointed by Governor to Safety Review Board |
| 5/24/10 - City of West Chicago Building Official and Assistant Community Development Director John Fincham has been recently appointed by Governor Pat Quinn to the Elevator Safety Review Board as a public member representing municipalities between 25,000 and 50,000 residents....More >> |
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| The News is Good in West Chicago |
 5/21/10 - The message was encouraging, "The City remained busy and productive, even amidst the financial uncertainty that gripped the nation. Confident in its direction, ambitious projects were begun and others successfully completed." That was the welcome good news conveyed to the business community by West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman at the recent State of the City Address....More >> |
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| West Chicago's Blooming Fest Delivers Community Spirit |
 5/19/10 - It signaled the official end to the winter hibernation-mode that causes neighbors to seek indoor activities or look longingly at barren, brown garden beds. It was a day for flower-filled pull-carts, children's smiling faces, neighbors gathered under an outdoor tent with coffee and donuts in conversation with the City's Mayor, and - in short, it was a scene of Americana at its best. It was West Chicago's Blooming Fest, and it was picture perfect....More >> Slideshow >> |
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| Roadway Safety Campaign |
 5/17/10 - The West Chicago Police Department announced that Campaign #2 of the Illinois Department of Transportation funded grant was successful in educating the motoring public on Seatbelt Safety and Awareness. The Campaign ran from December 18, 2009-January 3, 2010 and resulted in 140 citations being issued ....More >> |
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| Census Takers Out in Communities |
 5/17/10 - Census takers will be making house calls in West Chicago to those who have not sent back their Census forms. These workers have been hired by the Census Bureau to ensure accurate representation of all neighborhoods in the City....More >> |
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| West Chicago Fine Arts Fiesta Call for Art |
| 5/10/10 - Artists with a connection to West Chicago, either through residence, work or school, are invited to exhibit their art work in the 18th annual Fine Arts Fiesta held during West Chicago's Railroad Days Festival, July 8-11, 2010....More >> |
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| CHAD Stickers Available |
| 5/10/10 - The City of West Chicago Police Department wants the public to know of an important program that resulted from a tragic car accident that took place in 1992, when a 13-month old Illinois boy named Chad was riding in a car driven by his babysitter. That vehicle was involved in a terrible car accident in which the babysitter was killed.....More >> |
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Artist-in-Residence |
 5/7/10 - People Made Visible, in collaboration with the West Chicago City Museum, will welcome the fourth artist-in-residence, Gitte Bog, as part of their continuing International Artist-in-Residency Program this month. Bog will set up her space at the Museum, beginning Friday, May 7, 2010 and she will be in West Chicago through Friday, May 28, 2010....More >> |
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| West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman to Deliver State of the City Address |
| 5/5/10 - The West Chicago Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be sponsoring the State of the City Address on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. The event will be held at St. Andrew's Golf & Country Club, located at 2241 Route 59. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. followed by Mayor Mike Kwasman's address. The address will include highlights of what the City of West Chicago has done in the past year and what is planned for the future....More >> |
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| West Chicago's Downtown Banner Project Unleashes Creative Talent |
 4/28/10 - A juried contest of original art works submitted by both local and regional artists has resulted in the creation of nineteen 30” x 60” banners that will be hung on street poles along Main Street in downtown West Chicago from May – September. Now in its third year, the public art program sponsored by the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission has captured the imaginations of artists looking for a unique venue to exhibit their work.....More >> |
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| Protecting Our Local Waterways |
| 4/27/10 - Clean water is everyone's business. Recently, the City of West Chicago adopted an ordinance to comply with the Clean Water Act which protects the health, safety and general welfare of its citizens. The Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) ordinance prohibits the discharge of contaminants into the storm water system affecting the quality of our local waterways and those in the community surrounding them....More >> |
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| West Chicago’s Blooming Fest Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Community |
| 4/22/10 - Ten years and growing, West Chicago's Blooming Fest is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. The seasonal event, scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2010, has grown from the West Chicago Garden Club's plant sale with a handful of craft vendors in a parking lot, to a blockbuster downtown garden festival. It has become an iconic event for a community that works together, plays together and celebrates together. It is an event that is synonymous with the community's vitality....More >> |
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| Forestry Maintenance Program is Underway |
| 4/22/10 - The City of West Chicago's Forestry Maintenance Program is underway. Parkway trees in selected areas throughout the City will be trimmed. Included in this program will be some whole tree removals of trees noted as dying, dead, potentially hazardous or too large for the confined space in which they have been planted.
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| Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in West Chicago |
| 4/12/10 - A recent discovery confirms the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in trees located within West Chicago, prompting the City to advise residents on the efforts being made to contain the spread of the invasive beetle species....More >> |
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| Mayor Mike Kwasman Receives the Community Champion Award |
 3/36/10 - Commitment to public service for over 23 years has earned Mayor Mike Kwasman the honor of Community Champion by the West Chicago Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The award was bestowed on him at the Chamber's Annual Dinner held on Wednesday. Chamber President and CEO Dave Sabathne shared a timeline of Mayor Kwasman’s contributions to the City since his arrival from Chicago’s south side in 1986...More >> |
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| Mayor Kwasman Welcomes International Folk Singer |
 3/26/10 - What began as a hobby for Marie and Ruben Carrasco has become somewhat of a mission – to share in learning the origins, history and languages of a worldwide cultural community. The couple has chosen West Chicago, Illinois as the venue for their new business Tango Argentina Club. “One of the reasons we chose West Chicago was the emphasis and value we felt the community places on culture....More >> |
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| Pastel Pals Heading to Gallery 200 in April |
 3/25/10 - Life's travels often take people in unexpected directions, with pursuits of the heart taking a back seat to careers, families and unexpected situations. A common journey to return to their passions for art has united the ten women of "Pastel Pals", the Featured Art exhibit at Gallery 200 during April 2010....More >> |
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| New Pilot Program at Pioneer School in West Chicago to Provide After School Enrichment |
| 3/23/10 - A new pilot program sponsored by the West Chicago Police Department and WeGo Together for Kids aims to provide after school activities for children in grades 4, 5 and 6. WeGo Clubhouse debuts on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 and is scheduled every Tuesday through May 25, 2010 from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. at Pioneer School....More >> |
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| Mayor Mike Kwasman Issues a Community Challenge |
 3/19/10 - Mayor Mike Kwasman understands the importance of taking 10 minutes to mail back the Census form that was delivered to every household earlier this month. So much so, that he has issued a challenge to citizens of West Chicago. "During Census 2000, about 73% of households in our community mailed back their forms by the April 2000 cut-off. I need you to join me in taking 10 minutes to complete and return your 2010 Census form. I challenge West Chicago to beat the Census 2000 return rate, and help ensure a brighter future for our community," he said....More >> |
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| West Chicago Mosquito Update |
| 3/16/10 - The West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District (WCMAD) has released its 2010 Mosquito Season Update. The Update includes information on the West Nile Virus (WNV), with an overview on the efforts of the District to control nuisance mosquitoes, reduce the potential of mosquito-borne disease transmission and provide a comfortable and healthy atmosphere for district residents....More >> |
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| Community Emergency Response Training Course Offered |
 3/16/10 - Spring, and the return of severe weather, is approaching and the City of West Chicago would like residents to know that the West Chicago Citizen Corps is offering another Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course. The seven week course will meet every Tuesday evening starting April 13, 2010 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. There is no fee for the course. Participants must be at least 18 years old or older, and either live or work in the City of West Chicago or the West Chicago Fire Protection District....More >> |
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| Reduction of Speed Limit on Illinois Rt. 38 |
 3/12/10 - A traffic and engineering speed study conducted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on Illinois Rt. 38 from east of Kautz Road to Town Road to determine the appropriateness of the existing speed limit has resulted in a reduction of the speed limit to 50 mph....More >> |
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| Local Music Night - New Dates & Location |
| 3/9/10 - The newly renovated space on the lower level of West Chicago's Gallery 200, will be the new home for a series of regularly scheduled evenings devoted to live music, becoming widely known among area music enthusiasts as Local Music Night. A separate entrance to the lower level around the back side of the Gallery building at 203 Turner Court will make for easy parking and access to Local Music Night....More >> |
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| West Chicago Provides Census “Be Counted Centers” |
| 3/9/10 - The 2010 Census will document the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we've evolved as a country. Because census data affect how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, the census also will frame the future of our country for the next 10 years. It is vital that everyone in the United States be counted in 2010....More >> |
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| Two West Chicago Heroes Honored |
 3/3/10 - Among the distinguished guests in attendance at Monday night’s City Council meeting in West Chicago, two local heroes, Sgt. Patrick Henning, a National Guardsman, and West Chicago Police Officer Joseph Stewart, sat poised to receive stirring commendations for valorous actions each performed in serving their country and community....More >> |
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| West Chicago St. Baldrick's Event |
 2/26/10 - Big hearts and bald heads will be rallying for a worthy cause at the St. Baldrick's event in West Chicago on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Hawthorne's Backyard, 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane in West Chicago from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Hosted by the West Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 85, over a dozen officers have teamed up to raise funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation ....More >> |
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| High Style Arrives at Gallery 200 |
 1/28/10 - High style arrives at West Chicago's Gallery 200 in February when photographer Uwe (Oova) Gsedl shares his collection of portrait photographs in an exhibit titled Thru My Eyes. Rivaling those found in fashion magazines, Gsedl's compelling, sometimes provocative images ....More >> |
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| Last Call For Artists |
| 1/27/10 - The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission invites accomplished and emerging artists with a connection to West Chicago (either through residence, work or school); or currently living in the Chicagoland area, to submit digital files of original art for consideration in the Community Banner Project Competition. All media are welcome, with no limitation to technique or treatment of theme, as long as the theme revolves around "Animals." ...More >> |
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| Illinois Premise Alert Program to Assist First Responders |
| 1/18/10 - On August 28, 2009, Governor Quinn signed into effect the Illinois Premise Alert Program (PAP) Act. This new state-wide program is aimed at providing first responders with vital information for people with special needs...More >> |
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| West Chicago City Hall Offers Art and History Through Two New Displays |
 1/15/10 - Visitors to West Chicago's City Hall at 475 Main Street will find more than the usual menu of services on their next visit. Art and history await their enjoyment through the installation of a rotating local art series and a new permanent display that uses text, photographs and ....More >> |
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| Local Music Night at West Chicago's Gallery 200 |
| 1/14/10 - Gallery 200, a destination for the arts in downtown West Chicago, is the venue for a new element of artistic pursuit - evenings devoted to live, local music. Spearheaded by the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission, Local Music Night debuted last October with performances by Old Toby (Colin and Emily York), Kristine Marie Miller and Mandy Rakow. The evening drew a nice crowd and prompted an encore event scheduled for Friday, January 22, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m....More >> |
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| 2010 Community Calendar Now Available |
 1/14/10 - The Friends of the West Chicago City Museum are beginning the new decade by celebrating the community's storied past and exciting future through a retrospective calendar, which not only includes photos significant to West Chicago's rich history but also functions as a guide to upcoming events and ...More >> |
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| West Chicago Blooming Fest to Celebrate a Milestone Anniversary |
 1/12/10 - West Chicago Blooming Fest celebrates a milestone this year. The downtown garden event is ten years old and "growing" strong. Organizers are preparing to bring back perenniel favorites like the West Chicago Garden Club's fabulous plant sale and the highly popular arts and crafts show and sale, while introducing some new, yet to be disclosed attractions in honor of the event's significant anniversary. Record-breaking attendance is anticipated for the this year's Blooming Fest, scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m....More >> |
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| City of West Chicago 2010 Budget |
| 1/11/10 - As municipalities strive to meet the ongoing challenges of balancing allocations to meet community needs, the process of budgeting in a tough economy becomes paramount to maintaining expectations of quality services and affordability.
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