Rick West
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From heart-shaped pizzas to candlelight dinners, unique Valentine’s Day dining options aboundFeb 05, 2025 11:29 am - For Valentine’s Day this year, consider a different type of date night such as a murder-mystery party at Martini Room in Elgin, a couples date night at WhirlyBall, mini golf at Puttshack or a special candlelight dinner at CityGate Grille.
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Naperville’s Meson Sabika makes list of top romantic restaurants in AmericaFeb 04, 2025 5:16 pm - If you’re looking for a romantic dining destination, Mesón Sabika in Naperville was recently named one of the top 100 romantic restaurants in America by OpenTable.
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District 301 approves separation agreement with superintendentFeb 04, 2025 1:49 pm - Burlington-based Central Unit School District 301 will have new leadership after the school board approved a settlement agreement Monday night with Superintendent Esther Mongan.
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Two charged with stealing a car, fleeing police in Oak BrookFeb 03, 2025 8:42 pm - Two men are in custody after Oak Brook police say they stole a car and fled on foot after being pulled over early Friday morning.
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Man dies after crashing car into light pole in AuroraFeb 03, 2025 4:52 pm - A 32-year-old man died after crashing his car into a light pole on Route 59 in Aurora early Sunday morning.
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Aurora police seek public’s help finding man accused of shooting, killing 82-year-oldJan 31, 2025 9:26 pm - Aurora police are asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of shooting and killing an 82-year-old on New Year’s Day.
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Hanover Park man charged with robbing two Lombard 7-Elevens at gunpointJan 31, 2025 4:39 pm - A Hanover Park man has been charged with robbing two Lombard 7-Eleven stores at gunpoint, demanding cash and vape pods.
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South Elgin man arrested on charges of possessing child sex abuse videosJan 31, 2025 1:49 pm - Kristofer McMullen of South Elgin has been charged with multiple felony counts of possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material after authorities found videos depicting children under the age of 13.
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‘We really are changing lives’: Internship program helps students make post-high school plansJan 31, 2025 1:28 pm - Alignment Collaborative for Education helps high school students get paid internships to expose them to careers and help determine their plans after graduation. The program helped nearly 150 students in several school districts in 2024 and will add another 50 internships and another school district next year.
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Man arrested after forcing his way into South Elgin home and barricading himself in basementJan 31, 2025 12:08 pm - A downstate Illinois man was arrested this week in South Elgin after forcing his way into a home, harming an animal and then barricading himself in the basement, authorities said.