Rick West
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Fire that started in garage damages home in AuroraMar 31, 2026 11:08 am - An Aurora home was deemed uninhabitable following a Monday morning fire that started in an attached garage.
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No injuries, but garage and two vehicles destroyed in Aurora fireMar 30, 2026 1:42 pm - No one was injured, but two vehicles and a detached garage were destroyed in an early morning fire on Monday in Aurora.
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Children rush to explore all that’s new in renovated KidSpace at Gail Borden LibraryMar 27, 2026 5:36 pm - Children got their first opportunity on Friday afternoon to enjoy a newly renovated KidSpace at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
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Elgin council gives staff more time to develop inclusivity and diversity ordinanceMar 26, 2026 1:14 pm - Supporters of a wide-ranging inclusivity and diversity ordinance in Elgin will have to wait two months before seeing the proposal return to the city council for a possible vote.
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Dining out: Get a hot dog for $1 at Portillo’sMar 25, 2026 10:11 am - Portillo’s is celebrating baseball’s opening weekend with hot dogs for a buck for Perks members through Sunday. Also, Fry the Coop is honoring National Hot Chicken Day Monday and suburban restaurants are ready with Passover and Easter specials.
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The cat’s meow: Roselle business hosts special events to find homes for feline friendsMar 21, 2026 3:04 pm - The Cat House in Roselle is the suburbs’ first cat cafe, and all the kitties you meet are adoptable. In less than two years, it has helped nearly 500 cats find homes.
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Elgin police officer fired for social media posts about immigration enforcementMar 20, 2026 1:54 pm - Elgin police officer Jason Lentz has been fired over social media posts he made last fall about immigration enforcement.
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Elgin-area restaurants unite for annual Pallet to Palate fundraiser to fight food insecurityMar 18, 2026 4:27 pm - Chefs and restaurateurs from 19 Elgin-area eateries will come together to help fight food insecurity during Food for Greater Elgin’s Pallet to Palate charity event later this month.
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Results mixed for incumbents in Kane County Board racesMar 17, 2026 10:25 pm - Thirteen seats on the Kane County Board will be up for election in November. On Tuesday, Democrats and Republicans selected their nominees for six of those seats.
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Dining out: Andy’s fetes turning 40 with birthday-inspired treatsMar 17, 2026 2:29 pm - Andy’s Frozen Custard is celebrating its 40th anniversary with birthday-inspired treats, Niche in Geneva and The Greggory in South Barrington are hosting specialty dinners, and where to find more Lenten specials in the suburbs.