Rick West
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New performing arts venue in downtown Elgin aims to be ‘cornerstone’ of regional arts sceneJun 05, 2025 3:12 pm - The newly opened Lodge Performing Arts Center in downtown Elgin will serve as a home for two Schaumburg-based theater groups and be available for other groups to rent for performances throughout the year.
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12 places to enjoy patio season in the suburbsJun 04, 2025 1:31 pm - It’s finally outdoor dining season and we’ve got a dozen suburban eateries to get you started on a summer of al fresco dining.
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Aurora Farmers Market, the oldest in Illinois, opens for its 114th season SaturdayJun 04, 2025 12:34 pm - Illinois’ oldest farmers market is set to open for its 114th season Saturday in Aurora.
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Dining out: National Donut Day and McD’s Snack Wrap is backJun 03, 2025 4:47 pm - Friday is National Donut Day, some suburban restaurants are supporting Pride Month with specials, and McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap.
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‘Queer people are not a danger’: Elgin’s third Pride Parade to celebrate community SaturdayJun 03, 2025 12:53 pm - The third annual Elgin Pride Parade & Festival takes place downtown Saturday, with the family-friendly parade stepping off at 11 a.m. The free festival follows the parade at Festival Park.
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Learning on the Go program brings education, resources and fun to Elgin-area familiesJun 02, 2025 3:59 pm - Enriching Partnerships for Early Learning's Learning On the Go kicked off its ninth year Monday at Cornerstone Park in Elgin.
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The Hill BMX Track in Elgin to open public riding hoursMay 29, 2025 3:34 pm - The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval to a plan that would provide public riding hours on Thursday evenings and during the day on Sundays at The Hill BMX Track located inside the Elgin Sports Complex.
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Catch 35 in Naperville announces closure after 21 yearsMay 28, 2025 12:52 pm - Catch 35 has announced it will be closing June 28 after 21 years in Naperville.
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Dining out: Suburban eateries offer new seasonal menu dishes and drinksMay 28, 2025 8:17 am - We’ve got new seasonal menu items at Old Town Pour House, Perry’s, Table at Crate and Lazy Dog, news from a pair of fast-food giants, a new happy-hour special and a call for suggestions of your favorite breakfast spots.
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Three pets killed, homeowner injured in Aurora duplex fire MondayMay 27, 2025 7:48 pm - A homeowner was hospitalized, three pets were killed and several other animals were unaccounted for after a duplex fire in Aurora early Monday.