Rick West
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Elgin launches new webpage to keep residents informed on ‘Tent City,’ homelessness initiativesJan 14, 2025 11:32 am - Elgin has launched a "Homelessness Response" webpage with a donation portal, volunteer opportunities and Tent City updates as they work to relocate residents of the homeless encampment after recent fires.
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St. Charles Township man charged with multiple counts of felony vehicle theftJan 13, 2025 4:41 pm - A St. Charles Township man was charged with multiple felony counts of stolen vehicle theft and weapon/drug possession after police find stolen luxury vehicles and illegal items at his home.
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Elgin to spend up to $2.5 million to clear homeless encampmentJan 10, 2025 6:54 pm - Elgin surveyed homeless residents at “Tent City,” so far finding 36 people willing to move to temporary hotel lodging. The city council also approved a contract of up to $2.5 million to remediate the nearly 8-acre site.
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New president looks to build on successes at Elgin Community CollegeJan 10, 2025 4:59 pm - Elgin Community College’s first female president Peggy Heinrich plans to focus on affordability, student success after graduation and partnerships for a new $80 million manufacturing and technology center.
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Woman killed in crash on Randall Road in CarpentersvilleJan 09, 2025 1:27 pm - A 70-year-old Huntley woman died following a two-vehicle crash on Randall Road in Carpentersville Wednesday afternoon.
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Memorial service to honor life, contributions of longtime Elginite Marlene ShalesJan 08, 2025 8:25 pm - Longtime Elginite Marlene Shales, a former nurse and city council member, died at 93 on Nov. 24. A memorial service will be held Jan. 25.
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Where to enjoy a well-crafted nonalcoholic drink during Dry JanuaryJan 08, 2025 1:08 pm - Trying Dry January? Here are some suburban options for where you can enjoy a complex, well-crafted nonalcoholic drink while dining out this month.
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Dining out: ‘Top Chef,’ ‘Chopped’ champ teams up with The Graceful Ordinary for Big City Burger collabJan 08, 2025 8:19 am - The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles is teaming up with a Top Chef for a burger collab, and we’ve also got dining options for National Steak Month, National Gluten-Free Day and more.
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Batavia police searching for man who robbed gas station at gunpoint MondayJan 07, 2025 12:05 pm - A Batavia gas station was robbed at gunpoint by masked man demanding money and lottery tickets Monday.
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Elgin to host 40th annual MLK prayer breakfastJan 07, 2025 11:56 am - Elgin’s 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast will be held at Elgin Community College on Saturday, Jan. 18.