Rick West
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War of words between Kane County sheriff and Aurora mayor heats upSep 13, 2024 5:01 pm - Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain responded publicly on Friday to Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's claim that Hain interfered in an Aurora investigation of an man who was shot to death by deputies in 2023.
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‘A member of our family’: Monument honoring fallen police dog Hudson unveiled in St. CharlesSep 13, 2024 4:56 pm - The Kane County sheriff’s department unveiled a monument Friday honoring Hudson, a police dog that was killed in the line of duty last year.
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Man gets 70 years for 2021 fatal stabbing of girlfriend in Villa ParkSep 12, 2024 9:22 pm - A former Villa Park man was sentenced Wednesday to 70 years in prison for stabbing his girlfriend to death in 2021.
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Celebrate Hispanic heritage Friday and Saturday at La Fiesta de ElginSep 12, 2024 4:15 pm - Elgin will celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with La Fiesta de Elgin on Friday and Saturday.
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Suburbs gather to observe 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacksSep 11, 2024 2:20 pm - Communities around the suburbs held events Wednesday to honor the the 2,977 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 and to reinforce the collective promise to never forget.
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Sweetchilango brings authentic Mexican flavors to WheatonSep 11, 2024 11:01 am - Sweetchilango in Wheaton is the first fast-casual concept from the Bien Trucha Group, but Chief Business Officer Julio Cano says you shouldn’t let the informal setting fool you into thinking this is fast food.
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Dining out: New restaurants, bourbon and cigar dinner and moreSep 10, 2024 4:28 pm - Barely a week goes by that we aren’t welcoming at least one new restaurant to the suburbs, and this week is no exception. We’ve also got a bourbon and cigar dinner in Libertyville and a charity pizza cookoff.
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Two arrested, charged with 92 counts of animal cruelty after more than 50 dogs abandonedSep 09, 2024 4:44 pm - A man and woman from Huntley are facing a combined 92 counts of animal cruelty following a monthslong investigation that started in July after more than 50 dogs were abandoned in a Belvidere dog park.
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Flashback to 1964: Rosati’s celebrates 60 years with surprise one-day deals — and a really cool carSep 08, 2024 5:43 am - Rosati’s Pizza, which opened its first location in Mount Prospect in 1964, is celebrating its 60th anniversary with specials and giveaways, including a Rosati’s-branded 1964 Chevy Impala.
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‘An entire life of pensions and six-figure incomes’: Officials tout $8 million grant for apprenticeship programsSep 06, 2024 1:52 pm - Nearly $8 million in federal funding will help Illinois high schools train students for positions operating heavy machinery and secure high-paying careers in fields facing critical workforce shortages.