Rick West
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Elgin to focus on education for riders of e-bikes, scooters as they wait for state law to take effectJul 09, 2026 12:05 pm - Elgin will spend the next five months educating the public about upcoming statewide restrictions and regulations on micromobility devices such as e-bikes and scooters, rather than instituting any interim ordinances.
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Fawn rescued from Fox River by Aurora Fire DepartmentJul 08, 2026 5:31 pm - A young deer that nearly drowned in the Fox River was saved Wednesday by members of the Aurora Fire Department and the city’s Animal Care and Control division.
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Bloomingdale man airlifted after crash on Route 25 in Geneva overnightJul 08, 2026 2:40 pm - A 30-year-old Bloomingdale man was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after his car went off the road and crashed in Geneva early Wednesday morning.
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Dirty sodas heading to the suburbs as Swig is set to open 13 locations in the next yearJul 08, 2026 1:14 pm - Swig, the originator of the dirty soda craze, has signed a 13-unit development deal with a local franchisee to open the drive-thru-centric soda shops in locations that will include Naperville, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Bolingbrook.
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Volunteers needed for ECC’s Project Backpack school supply giveawayJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Elgin Community College is seeking volunteers to assist with an annual giveaway of school supplies to support local students.
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Dining out: Sample fine wines at Capital Grille, summer menu at Fat Rosie’s and moreJul 08, 2026 6:21 am - The Generous Pour summer wine event is back at The Capital Grille. Also, Fat Rosie’s has new summer food and drink specials and Jet’s Pizza is paying it forward to food banks.
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Aurora police investigating after two men were shot on July 4Jul 07, 2026 10:56 am - Aurora police are investigating after two men were shot while attending a Fourth of July gathering in Aurora Saturday night.
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Lake in the Hills man gets 96 years for fatal 2020 road rage shooting in ElginJul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - A Lake in the Hills man convicted in a deadly 2020 road rage shooting in Elgin has been sentenced to 96 years in prison, authorities said.
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‘Not just for golfers’: Bar and food truck offer something new at historic golf course in ElginJul 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Chip Shots Golf and Whiskey Bar recently opened as part of the new $4.3 million, 9,600-square-foot clubhouse at the Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin. A permanent food truck outside offers elevated takes on classic handhelds, while the inside houses state-of-the-art golf and sports simulators and a full-service bar.
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Elgin Community College receives donated fire engine for trainingJul 02, 2026 10:11 am - The North Aurora Fire Protection District has donated a 1995 Pierce fire engine to Elgin Community College’s Center for Emergency Services program.