Rick West
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It’s raining color with return of Umbrella Sky ElmhurstJul 28, 2025 4:31 pm - Umbrella Sky Elmhurst is back, with public art installations at three locations in downtown Elmhurst. The highlight is 300 colorful umbrellas suspended over Schiller Court.
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Cyclists take to the streets of Elgin in eighth stop of Chicago Grit seriesJul 25, 2025 4:55 pm - Hundreds of cyclists from all over the world whizzed through the streets of Elgin on Friday during the eighth stop in the 10-race Chicago Grit series.
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Nine adoptable pets coming to Anderson Humane from TexasJul 23, 2025 10:57 am - Nine new adoptable pets -- cats, kittens and dogs -- will arrive at Anderson Humane in South Elgin on Thursday from Texas.
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Dining Out: Bourbon County Stout lineup, an evening of bourbon in Naperville and some non-bourbon stuff, tooJul 22, 2025 4:24 pm - Goose Island announced their Bourbon County Stout lineup this week, while CityGate Grille in Naperville will host “Beyond the Barrel” July 30 with Maker’s Mark cocktails and apps.
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It just works: Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza collab from Portillo’s, Lou Malnati’s surprisingly deliciousJul 22, 2025 4:23 pm - We tried the new Chicago Dog Deep Dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s. Yep, that’s mustard on a pizza.
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Man charged with multiple felonies after suspicious chemical delivery near ElginJul 21, 2025 3:49 pm - A man is facing 36 felony counts after explosives and bomb-making components were found last week at a home where he used to live near Elgin.
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‘Pictures outlast your memories’: 96-year-old Elgin man’s photos featured in book celebrating 70th anniversary of DisneylandJul 21, 2025 3:04 pm - A 96-year-old Elgin man has seven photographs featured in a new book celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra, music director earn top honors from Illinois Council of OrchestrasJul 21, 2025 10:45 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra was chosen as Professional Orchestra of the Year and music director Chad Goodman was named Conductor of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.
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‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally draws hundreds to suburban protestsJul 17, 2025 6:38 pm - Hundreds of people gathered in Elgin on Thursday for a “Good Trouble Lives On” rally, honoring the legacy of the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. Similar events were held around the suburbs.
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Amazon donation to Project Backpack delivers for needy students in Elgin areaJul 16, 2025 4:43 pm - Amazon donates over 1,500 backpacks worth $5,000 to Project Backpack, an ECC initiative helping needy students in Elgin area school districts with back-to-school supplies. This year's event also offers free health clinics.