Rick West
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One person dead following head-on collision in Elgin MondayMay 13, 2025 4:12 pm - One person died after a head-on collision on Randall Road in Elgin Monday afternoon.
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‘It’s just so beautiful’: Gail Borden Library in Elgin unveils newly reimagined KidSpaceMay 13, 2025 1:26 pm - The Gail Borden Public Library unveiled its newly reimagined KidSpace area on Tuesday in Elgin.
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Two women rescued from Fox River in Geneva Sunday after falling out of their kayaksMay 12, 2025 5:59 pm - Two women were rescued Sunday night in Geneva after they fell out of their kayaks into the Fox River, authorities said.
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Two rescued from Fox River in Elgin after boat capsizesMay 12, 2025 3:11 pm - Two people were rescued from the Fox River by the Elgin Fire Department after their boat capsized Sunday morning.
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End of an era: Chief’s retirement ends family legacy of fire service that began in 1931May 11, 2025 9:00 pm - The Herrmann family has dedicated over 100 years to the fire service in Hampshire, but Chief Trevor Herrmann's retirement on May 16 will end their multi-generational streak.
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Mother’s Day memories made at Heritage Farm in Schaumburg SundayMay 11, 2025 4:21 pm - Kids made crafty flowers for their moms at Spring Valley Heritage Farm in Schaumburg on Mother's Day.
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‘He really does make a difference’: South Elgin HS precision manufacturing teacher wins Golden Apple AwardMay 07, 2025 3:47 pm - South Elgin High School precision manufacturing teacher Matthew Erbach was awarded a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching on Wednesday.
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Shots fired after Carpentersville man confronts suspect rummaging through his vehicleMay 06, 2025 4:24 pm - Carpentersville police say a shooting occurred early Tuesday morning when a man discovered a person rummaging through his vehicle.
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Dining out: Italian beef deals, new restaurants and heart-shaped dishes for momMay 06, 2025 4:06 pm - Celebrate National Italian Beef day all month long at Portillo’s and Buona, and in St. Charles, a Chicago chef is bringing her barbecue talents to a burger collaboration with The Graceful Ordinary for a limited time.
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Elgin seeks resident input to improve sidewalks, bike lanes and accessible pathwaysMay 06, 2025 3:52 pm - Elgin is inviting residents to participate in a community survey as part of its planning process to improve sidewalks, bicycle lanes and accessible pathways throughout the city.