Rick West
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‘A little less nasty’: Lombard brewpub serving up cicada-infused Malört shotsMay 23, 2024 9:09 am - The worst part about drinking cicada-infused Malört is picking pieces of bug legs out of your teeth for the next hour. There’s a sentence you probably thought you’d never read. But thanks to Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard, cicada-infused Malört is a thing.
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Tuesday is National Burger Day. We’ve got some reader faves for you to tryMay 23, 2024 5:45 am - Tuesday, May 28, is National Burger Day. And while there is a “national (fill in the blank) day” for just about every food, hamburgers stand out as part of the fabric of this country and deserve to be celebrated.
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Dining out: Enjoy Memorial Day with craft beer, brunches, specials for veterans and moreMay 21, 2024 4:24 pm - There’s not much better than a long holiday weekend, and we’ve got plenty of ways to help you enjoy it with a craft beer celebration, bonus Monday brunch happenings and specials for veterans on Memorial Day.
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Roommate charged in murder of 61-year-old Elgin manMay 20, 2024 11:27 am - The roommate of an Elgin man who was found dead earlier this month in his residence has been charged with his murder. Joseph A. Duran, 52, was charged with first-degree ...
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‘Always homemade, never pretentious’: Red Poppy Bistro is back, this time in South ElginMay 20, 2024 6:00 am - The owners of Red Poppy Bistro are nothing if not resilient. Matthew Habib and his wife, Jennifer Polit, reopened their European-inspired restaurant Wednesday at 322 Randall Road in South Elgin.
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Fallen police officers honored during memorial service in ElginMay 16, 2024 6:18 am - Elgin police and community members gathered on Wednesday for a memorial service to honor officers who died in the line of duty in the past year and to show appreciation f...
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Naperville Lou Malnati’s opens new outdoor patio to celebrate 30th anniversaryMay 15, 2024 11:09 am - Lou Malnati’s in downtown Naperville is celebrating its 30th anniversary and is taking the party outside. The location at 131 W. Jefferson Ave. will unveil a new outdoor dining area Thursday, May 23, during a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting.
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Dining out: New restaurants, make your own Bloody Mary bar and moreMay 15, 2024 10:58 am - We’ve got a bunch of new spots for you to try out in the coming weeks, including outposts from acclaimed chefs Rick Bayless and Paul Virant.
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Signs of what’s to come: Downtown Elgin promoting influx of new businessesMay 15, 2024 10:04 am - Downtown Elgin is showing signs of business growth. Literally.
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50 years and counting for the Village Squire in West DundeeMay 13, 2024 7:56 am - A community fixture in West Dundee is marking a half century of hospitality at the corner of Washington and Second Street downtown this month. The Village Squire is celebrating its 50th anniversary of being “a good place to be since 1974.”