Rick West
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Dining out: Zaxbys makes Illinois debut, new Portillo’s sauce lineup, National Hot Chocolate Day and moreJan 27, 2026 2:43 pm - Zaxbys makes its Illinois debut with a new restaurant in Plainfield, Portillo’s has a new dipping sauce flight, Saturday is National Hot Chocolate Day and the new restaurant Burl is opening this weekend in Evanston.
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Newly installed Holocaust remembrance sign in Northbrook discovered missingJan 26, 2026 4:29 pm - A Holocaust remembrance sign in Northbrook went missing Sunday, shortly after a dedication ceremony for it was held about a mile away.
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Driver’s ed teacher takes a spin on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ wins over $65KJan 26, 2026 2:40 pm - Larkin High School driver’s education teacher Steve Knapp won over $65,000 in cash and prizes on ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ The episode was aired last week.
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‘Remembrance is an act of moral courage’: Holocaust memorial sign dedicated in NorthbrookJan 25, 2026 6:15 pm - Two days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day, members of the Jewish community in Northbrook gathered to dedicate a sign committed to preserving the memory of survivors.
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Elgin’s dairy heritage rolls into Gail Borden Library for upcoming exhibitJan 22, 2026 4:35 pm - The Gail Borden Library in Elgin got a special delivery befitting its namesake Wednesday when a century-old milk wagon arrived for its upcoming “Celebrating 250 Years of Elgin” exhibit.
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Dining out: New DeNucci’s in Hinsdale, Wicked afternoon tea and moreJan 20, 2026 4:24 pm - DeNucci’s recently opened its third location, bringing its Italian American cuisine to Hinsdale. Also, Lucille’s is serving up a “Wicked” afternoon tea in Oakbrook Terrace, and Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village is hosting a winter beer fest.
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Multiple people rescued during weekend house fire in AuroraJan 20, 2026 2:45 pm - Multiple people were rescued over the weekend during a house fire in Aurora, authorities announced Tuesday.
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Elgin’s crime rate down 8% in 2025, shots fired incidents reach historic lowJan 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Elgin recorded a drop in the overall crime rate and a record low number of shots fired incidents in 2025, according to the city’s recently released annual crime report.
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810 Entertainment set to open in former Pinstripes location in South BarringtonJan 16, 2026 3:51 pm - A new spot to eat, drink and play is poised to open in a familiar space in The Arboretum of South Barrington.
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Owners of The Graceful Ordinary bringing two new concepts to St. CharlesJan 16, 2026 11:17 am - The husband-and-wife team behind The Graceful Ordinary restaurant in St. Charles is bringing two new concepts to town.