Rick West
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‘You need us to be right there, and we are’: Community Crisis Center marks 50 yearsNov 02, 2025 8:45 pm - Community Crisis Center has served the Elgin area for 50 years, offering services including a 24-hour crisis hotline, temporary shelter, individual and group counseling, medical and legal advocacy, financial assistance and more.
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South Elgin to celebrate opening of new accessible boat launch MondayOct 31, 2025 9:34 pm - A new accessible paddle sport launch in South Elgin will make it easier for people of all abilities to launch kayaks, canoes and paddleboards into the Fox River.
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Pinstripes location in South Barrington closesOct 30, 2025 1:42 pm - Pinstripes in South Barrington has closed its doors after 18 years. The restaurant is in The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road.
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Elgin Image Awards honor those making a positive impactOct 28, 2025 7:40 pm - Volunteers, businesses and organizations that have made a positive impact in the community were honored Tuesday during the annual Elgin Image Awards at Gail Borden Public Library.
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Dining out: National Sandwich Day, Thanksgiving pizza, spooky cocktails and moreOct 28, 2025 4:51 pm - National Sandwich Day is Monday, plus Frato’s Thanksgiving turkey pizza returns and Shaw’s in Schaumburg is celebrating 25 years with 25 days of specials in November.
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‘It just made sense’: Sweetchilango in Wheaton to get a refresh as Bien TruchaOct 28, 2025 8:45 am - Sweetchilango, a fast-casual Mexican eatery in Wheaton, will close Saturday and rebrand as the second Bien Trucha, its sister restaurant in Geneva.
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Kids find tricks and treats on the trail in Schaumburg SundayOct 26, 2025 4:44 pm - Zombies, witches and pirates passed out candy to pandas, princesses and superheroes Sunday during the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Tricks & Treats in the Valley event at Heritage Farm.
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Aliens attack!: Extraterrestrial theme invades Nightmare on Chicago Street in ElginOct 26, 2025 8:04 am - Thousands of revelers descended on downtown Elgin Saturday night for the annual Nightmare on Chicago Street Halloween event.
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Elgin joins communities looking to ban use of their property for ICE activitiesOct 24, 2025 11:25 am - The Elgin City Council is considering ways that it can make it clear to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents that they’re not welcome on city-owned property.
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Elgin could allow DACA recipients to be hired as firefighters and paramedicsOct 23, 2025 2:58 pm - The Elgin City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval Wednesday to allow people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to be hired as firefighters and paramedics.