Elgin's proposal to charge for bags has been shelved

A proposal to charge 10 cents per plastic or paper bag in Elgin has been shelved – for now, at least.

The Elgin City Council bagged the proposal last week after hearing opposition from local grocers.

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Evanston, Chicago, Oak Park, Woodstock and Batavia already have similar fees in place.