Rick West
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'It's a wonderful job': Sherman's Nurse of the Year cherishes work in labor and delivery departmentFeb 04, 2022 12:00 am - It's not been an easy couple of years to be a nurse. The global pandemic has pummeled health care workers since March of 2020. Equipment and staffing shortages have mad...
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Pulling back the curtain: Covering major spot news as it unfolds requires a team effortFeb 04, 2022 12:00 am - The text alert was ominous. "(ILL) Hampshire, IL| W/F| 300 Industrial Dr.| C-1401 o/s explosion in building P, now a structure fire, multiple victims req EMS, C-1401 is ...
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Elgin police searching for armed men who stole a vehicle after a failed carjackingFeb 02, 2022 12:00 am - Elgin police are searching for a pair of armed men they say attempted to carjack a woman and then stole a different vehicle Tuesday night. According to a release on Face...
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ECC alum appointed to fill trustee vacancyFeb 02, 2022 12:00 am - An Elgin Community College alum has been tapped to fill a trustee vacancy on the college's board. The District 509 board recently appointed Sergio Rodriguez to fill the ...
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'This is a meaningful connection': New program seeks volunteer mentors for teensFeb 01, 2022 4:30 am - After years of working with CASA Kane County as a child advocate, Danielle Valkner of St. Charles saw the gaps in an overworked system, especially for kids in their teen...
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Elgin Fringe Festival making changes to open opportunities for local artistsFeb 01, 2022 4:20 am - Organizers of the Elgin Fringe Festival are changing how artists will be chosen for the event. The festival, gearing up for its ninth year, is going from a first-come, f...
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Village administrator leaving after 20 years of service in Lake in the HillsJan 28, 2022 12:00 am - After 20 years of service to the village of Lake in the Hills, Fred Mullard will be leaving his job as village administrator in March. "Fred's strong leadership, wise de...
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Elgin could receive $600K to help fight the opioid epidemic locallyJan 27, 2022 12:00 am - Elgin could receive roughly $600,000 from a national opioid settlement to help fight the epidemic locally. The settlement deal was reached last July by 14 state attorney...
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A sneak peek at jumpers taking to the skies ahead of this weekend's Norge Ski Club tournamentJan 27, 2022 12:00 am - Suburban winter sports fans can get a head start on the Olympics this weekend as the Norge Ski Club holds its 117th annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove....
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Just poppin' in for a bit: Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn finds temporary home at Centre of ElginJan 27, 2022 12:00 am - The owner of Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn said he's looking forward to giving visitors to the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin a "poptastic" experience after receiving approv...