Rick West
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Attorney general talks scams at Elgin roundtableJul 24, 2014 1:01 am - Attorney General Lisa Madigan and her staff discussed how to identify and avoid major consumer scams, including identity theft and home repair fraud, as well as schemes ...
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Instagramming the Kane County FairJul 22, 2014 1:00 am - As newspaper photojournalists we are bound by a set of standards and ethics. We document what we see without distorting the truth and try to make images that tell the st...
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36th Greek Fest at St. Sophia'sJul 11, 2014 1:01 am - St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church kicked off its 36th Greek Fest Friday serving more than 400 meals during the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. lunch rush. The festival continued Friday...
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Kane County Master Gardeners share their ideasJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - The Kane County Master Gardeners' Idea Garden provided inspiration for vegetation-loving visitors Tuesday in St. Charles. The Idea Garden featured combinations of flowe...
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Moving Picture: Batavia man's bike ride helping AfricaJun 27, 2014 1:00 am - Justin Ahrens of Batavia believes everyone can make a difference. And when he found out how much of a difference $40 could make in a person's life in Uganda, he put his ...
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Cops go to great heights for Special OlympicsMay 30, 2014 1:01 am - Police departments from throughout the suburbs embraced the cop at the doughnut shop cliché Friday to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. About a dozen membe...
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More sculptures added to St. Charles parkApr 21, 2014 1:01 am - With spring finally taking hold, Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles is in full bloom with flowers and sculpture brightening the landscape. Installations have begun for t...
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Group gathers on Monday to play harmonicaApr 14, 2014 1:01 am - The Harmelodian Club might sound like a made up name, but it fills the Adult Activity Center at Pottawatomie Community Center with real sound every Monday. The group has...
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Jesse White Tumblers soar in ElginApr 11, 2014 1:01 am - Friday's blue skies were filled with flying men in red outfits at Hillcrest Elementary School in Elgin. The Jesse White Tumblers brought about 25 members out for a perfo...
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Police educate prom-goers at Elgin HighApr 07, 2014 1:01 am - With prom season approaching the Elgin Police Department is trying to educate students about the dangers of drinking and driving. The department brought its Operation P...