Gail Borden clashes with Elgin Library board opposes city's request that they resurface part of Grove Avenue.(News)

From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: September 10, 2003| Author: O'Konowitz, Tom | Copyright information

Byline: Tom O'Konowitz Daily Herald Staff Writer

As construction crews move closer to finishing the new Gail Borden Public Library building, library officials say the city of Elgin is asking them to do more work than they think is fair.

During the Gail Borden library district's board meeting Tuesday night, members agreed they would not cave in to a demand by Elgin city officials that they resurface a big portion of Grove Avenue as part of their downtown constr...

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