Rick West
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Naughty list: Someone sets fire to Salvation Army Red Kettle in South ElginDec 16, 2021 12:00 am - Someone will definitely be on the naughty list after setting fire Wednesday to one of the Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettles in South Elgin. Captain Rich Forney of the ...
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Sleeman remembered for his life of service in ElginDec 14, 2021 12:00 am - About 100 people attended a Tuesday morning visitation and funeral service to say goodbye to a man who led a "life of service" in Elgin. Donald J. Sleeman died Dec. 7 at...
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Energy secretary: Work at Fermilab key to fighting climate changeDec 10, 2021 12:00 am - U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was joined Friday by a delegation of Illinois Democrats as she toured the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia to tou...
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New Elgin Symphony Orchestra CEO says he wants to reflect the city and 'people to have fun'Dec 09, 2021 10:00 pm - New Elgin Symphony Orchestra CEO Marc Thayer wants you to know that yes, you can wear jeans to the symphony. Or go formal. He doesn't care. He just wants to see you ther...
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Elgin could get another Starbucks along Randall RoadDec 08, 2021 12:00 am - Elgin could get another Starbucks on Randall Road. The planning and zoning commission is recommending approval of plans to construct a new stand-alone location on Randal...
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Elgin mayor highlights the city's successes, future challengesDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain's annual State of the City address looked back at the city's successes over the last 10 years and ahead to some challenges it will face in the ...
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Elgin police invite public to 'Jolly-Up' their treesDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - The Elgin Police Department is inviting the neighborhood over to its house Saturday to help trim the tree(s). "Jolly-Up the Trees" will be the department's first outdoor...
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'It's a loss for the city': Mr. Elgin Post 57 Don Sleeman diesDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - Lifelong Elginite and American Legion Post 57 mainstay Don Sleeman died early Tuesday morning at the age of 92. Often referred to as "Mr. Elgin Post 57," Sleeman had bee...
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Elgin Public Museum gearing up for holidays with new directorDec 03, 2021 4:30 am - The Elgin Public Museum will celebrate the holidays with a familiar exhibit and a familiar name as its new director. The familiar exhibit is “Touching on Traditions,” wh...
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Holy cow! Loose animal hoofs it down Randall Road in Elgin before police make bovine bustDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - There was a lot at stake (or would that be steak?) when Elgin police Lt. Jim Roscher got a call about a cow loose Tuesday on Randall Road. The wayward bovine got free fr...