Rick West
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With disciplinary hearing looming, suspended Elgin police officer granted disability by pension boardMar 02, 2026 5:28 pm - An Elgin police officer on administrative leave and set to face a disciplinary hearing has qualified for a disability pension that he applied for on the day of his suspension.
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Fox River Grove man charged with exploitation, solicitation of two minorsMar 02, 2026 5:12 pm - A Fox River Grove man is facing charges of solicitation and sexual exploitation after being accused of illicitly engaging with two minors on social media.
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Two Aurora Democrats vying for chance to replace Kifowit for Illinois 84th HouseMar 02, 2026 11:18 am - Saba Haider and Jared Ploger, both of Aurora, are vying for the Democratic nod in the March 17 primary for the Illinois 84th House District seat.
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Elgin City Council moves to ban single-use plastic bags at large retailersFeb 26, 2026 2:48 pm - The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a ban on single-use plastic checkout bags at larger retailers. If approved, Elgin would be one of the only municipalities in the state with such an ordinance.
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Elgin Community College secures $2M in federal funding for new Manufacturing and Technology CenterFeb 25, 2026 8:32 pm - Elgin Community College is expected to receive $2 million in federal funding that will be used to expand hands-on educational opportunities for students when the school opens its new Manufacturing and Technology Center this fall.
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No injuries in fire at Brown’s Chicken in East DundeeFeb 25, 2026 2:47 pm - No one was injured in a Wednesday fire at Brown’s Chicken in East Dundee that caused an estimated $40,000 in damage.
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Where to find meatless meals in the suburbs on Fridays during LentFeb 25, 2026 11:56 am - We’re over a week into the Lenten season and restaurants across the suburbs are frying up fish and offering limited-time menu offerings each Friday.
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‘Where pride lives’: Construction to begin this week on new Larkin High School stadiumFeb 24, 2026 6:04 pm - Larkin High School broke ground Tuesday on a new stadium that will allow the Elgin school to host home football games on its campus for the first time in 63 years.
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Dining out: Pair of restaurant weeks, soup’s on at Gong cha and moreFeb 24, 2026 11:42 am - Meet Chicago Northwest and Rosemont host restaurant weeks, bubble tea purveyor Gong cha has added soup to the menu, Fry the Coop now offers wings and more.
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New Ruth’s Chris Steak House to open soon in Naperville’s Block 59Feb 23, 2026 11:52 am - Ruth’s Chris Steak House is set to open its third suburban location, this time in Naperville’s Block 59 dining and entertainment complex.