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Elgin OKs chicken pilot program for 15 families

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ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago suburb is welcoming a select group of feathered friends to 15 backyards in a pilot program for keeping chickens.

The Elgin city council approved the one-year pilot allowing up to 15 residents to keep chickens at single-family homes. Elgin will accept license applications for chickens and coops Jan. 1-15.

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