Rick West
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Shop local during Made in Elgin Spring Pop-Up Market SaturdayApr 17, 2025 4:30 pm - You can shop locally for things produced locally during the Made in Elgin Spring Pop-Up Market Saturday.
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Winfield man charged in federal court with filing over 50 fraudulent tax returnsApr 17, 2025 2:19 pm - A Winfield man has been charged in federal court with preparing and filing more than 50 fraudulent tax returns for himself and others.
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Dining out: 79-cent pork chop, restaurant weeks and moreApr 15, 2025 4:15 pm - Perry’s Steakhouse is offering social media followers a shot at a 79-cent pork chop lunch, while a pair of suburbs are prepping for upcoming restaurant weeks.
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No injuries in Aurora warehouse fire after propane tank explodesApr 15, 2025 2:32 pm - No one was injured Monday during fire at a commercial warehouse in Aurora that started when a propane-powered forklift caught fire, causing the attached tank to explode.
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Hop to it: It’s not too late to make reservations for Easter brunchApr 15, 2025 11:12 am - The clock is ticking if you want to make reservations for brunch on Easter Sunday. Here are some options that still might have availability.
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Police investigating after man was shot to death in Aurora Saturday morningApr 14, 2025 5:30 pm - Aurora police are investigating an early Saturday morning shooting that left a man dead.
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Italian beef for breakfast? Portillo’s offering morning menu at select locations through summerApr 14, 2025 2:07 pm - Starting Tuesday, April 15, five Portillo’s locations will offer a limited-time breakfast menu for the summer with a lineup that includes breakfast sandwiches, a chocolate cake doughnut collaboration with Stan’s Donuts and, of course, Italian beef.
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Season’s greetings: Santa’s Village readying for opening dayApr 12, 2025 9:40 am - Santa’s Village in East Dundee will greet its 66th season with three new attractions when it opens next month.
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Brides can say yes to a dress deal during Gowns for Good charity pop-up sale in ElginApr 12, 2025 9:39 am - Brides-to-be can find bargains on more than 1,200 dresses while helping local women-focused charities during the Gowns for Good pop-up sale at The Haight in Elgin next week.
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Elgin to continue housing Tent City residents at Lexington Inn until fallApr 10, 2025 4:26 pm - Grant funding from the state will allow Elgin to continue housing former residents of the Tent City homeless encampment at the Lexington Inn & Suites through the fall while the city looks for a permanent housing solution.