Rick West
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A cultural journey: With Stumara, husband-and-wife team brings Georgian cuisine to WheelingMar 05, 2025 10:06 am - Stumara, which recently won a 2025 Jean Banchet Award for Best Heritage Restaurant, brings Georgian food, wine and culture to a strip mall in Wheeling.
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Dining out: Lenten lunch options, a restaurant rolls back prices to 1987 and moreMar 04, 2025 3:28 pm - On the suburban dining scene: Special offerings for Lenten lunches, Clara’s in Woodridge is rolling back its prices to 1987 on Thursday, March 13, and a Lake Zurich brewery was named one of the “20 Breweries to Watch in 2025.”
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After contentious debate, Elgin bans sale of THC ediblesFeb 28, 2025 2:05 pm - Following a contentious, hour-long discussion on the dais, the Elgin City Council on Wednesday finalized a citywide ban on the sale of synthetically derived THC products by a 5-4 margin.
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84-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting five minorsFeb 27, 2025 2:39 pm - An 84-year-old Montgomery man has been accused of sexually assaulting five minors between the ages of 13 and 17 over a 15-year period.
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Three Embers Restaurant brings flavors of the theater with themed dining pop-upsFeb 27, 2025 7:38 am - Three Embers Restaurant is hosting a series of pop-up dining experiences themed after Marriott Theatre productions, starting with Joseph’s Dream Grill for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.“
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Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side closing after 44 yearsFeb 26, 2025 3:27 pm - After 44 years on Elgin’s west side, the owners of Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Lillian Street will close. The store’s 15 employees will move to other locations.
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Twice-convicted Aurora felon charged with gun, drug possession in NapervilleFeb 25, 2025 1:57 pm - An Aurora man with two felony convictions faces multiple felony charges after being arrested on gun and drug possession charges.
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Dining out: Fill up on paczki, plus Chicago Northwest and Rosemont restaurant weeksFeb 25, 2025 11:30 am - It’s nearly Fat Tuesday, so it’s time to order your paczki. There are also special menus and deals on tap during Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week and Rosemont Restaurant Week.
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South Elgin police seeking video after shots fired near school Monday eveningFeb 25, 2025 10:03 am - The South Elgin Police Department is asking for the community’s help after gunshots were fired near Fox Meadow Elementary School on Monday evening.
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Polar plungers hit the pool for Special Olympics in Fox LakeFeb 23, 2025 3:47 pm - About 150 participants jumped into a frigid pool during Sunday’s Fox Lake Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, raising about $40,000.