Rick West
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Kane state’s attorney to conduct review of Aurora police actions during student walkoutFeb 12, 2026 2:53 pm - The Kane County state’s attorney’s office said that it will conduct an independent review of actions by the Aurora Police Department following claims of excessive force used against students during a coordinated walkout on Monday, Feb. 9.
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Three suburban educators among 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year awardeesFeb 11, 2026 2:58 pm - Three suburban educators are among 14 from throughout the state recognized Wednesday as Regional Teachers of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Let the good times roll: Where to find pączki, Cajun food, music and more for Mardi GrasFeb 11, 2026 12:59 pm - Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and we’ve got some places for you to grab some pączki and dine on jambalaya.
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Three stabbed in two weekend incidents in AuroraFeb 10, 2026 12:59 pm - Three people were stabbed in two separate incidents over the weekend in Aurora.
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DuPage group to build altars, hold vigil Saturday for those killed by immigration enforcement officersFeb 06, 2026 2:32 pm - The Casa DuPage Workers Center, together with community members, will honor three people killed by federal immigration officers by constructing Day of the Dead altars Saturday in Wheaton.
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New U-46 elementary school plan wins support of Elgin planning commissionFeb 06, 2026 12:19 pm - The plan to replace McKinley Elementary School in Elgin received a passing grade from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission this week when the panel unanimously endorsed the proposal.
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Person struck by freight train in Villa Park ThursdayFeb 05, 2026 3:37 pm - Officials say a pedestrian was hit by a freight train Thursday in Villa Park.
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New Indian fusion restaurant, banquet hall could replace shuttered Golden Corral in ElginFeb 05, 2026 12:46 pm - A new Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall could be coming to the space formerly occupied by Golden Corral on Randall Road in Elgin.
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Elgin High School students protest immigration enforcement with walkout, marchFeb 04, 2026 4:10 pm - Carrying signs with messages like “my parents aren’t criminals” and “kids shouldn’t live in fear,” more than a thousand Elgin High School students walked out of the school just after noon on Wednesday to march in protest of federal immigration enforcement.
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Enjoy romantic multicourse, prix fixe dining experiences this Valentine’s DayFeb 04, 2026 9:18 am - Time is of the essence to book a romantic, prix fixe dining experience at a suburban restaurant for Valentine’s Day.