Rick West
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Elgin council backs tax incentive for redevelopment of historic downtown buildingFeb 13, 2026 2:02 pm - A long-vacant historic building in downtown Elgin will be converted into a mix of apartments and commercial space with the help of a $1.78 million incentive package that received unanimous preliminary approval from the city council Wednesday.
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Lisle man facing felony charge after gunfire near police stationFeb 13, 2026 1:34 pm - A man is accused of firing multiple rounds from a handgun close enough to the Lisle Police Department that officers heard the gunfire.
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Elgin City Council delays vote on plastic shopping bag banFeb 12, 2026 5:20 pm - Elgin City Council members have postponed a vote on a proposed plastic shopping bag ban to give business owners opposed to the idea the opportunity to attend a meeting and voice their opinions in person.
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Kane state’s attorney to conduct review of Aurora police actions during student walkoutFeb 12, 2026 2:53 pm - The Kane County state’s attorney’s office said that it will conduct an independent review of actions by the Aurora Police Department following claims of excessive force used against students during a coordinated walkout on Monday, Feb. 9.
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Three suburban educators among 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year awardeesFeb 11, 2026 2:58 pm - Three suburban educators are among 14 from throughout the state recognized Wednesday as Regional Teachers of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Let the good times roll: Where to find pączki, Cajun food, music and more for Mardi GrasFeb 11, 2026 12:59 pm - Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and we’ve got some places for you to grab some pączki and dine on jambalaya.
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Three stabbed in two weekend incidents in AuroraFeb 10, 2026 12:59 pm - Three people were stabbed in two separate incidents over the weekend in Aurora.
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DuPage group to build altars, hold vigil Saturday for those killed by immigration enforcement officersFeb 06, 2026 2:32 pm - The Casa DuPage Workers Center, together with community members, will honor three people killed by federal immigration officers by constructing Day of the Dead altars Saturday in Wheaton.
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New U-46 elementary school plan wins support of Elgin planning commissionFeb 06, 2026 12:19 pm - The plan to replace McKinley Elementary School in Elgin received a passing grade from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission this week when the panel unanimously endorsed the proposal.
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Person struck by freight train in Villa Park ThursdayFeb 05, 2026 3:37 pm - Officials say a pedestrian was hit by a freight train Thursday in Villa Park.