Rick West
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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.
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Enjoy the flavors of 77 neighborhoods as Taste of Chicago opens FridaySep 04, 2024 10:43 am - Taste of Chicago is back for its second fall iteration this weekend, bringing 40 food vendors, more than a dozen food trucks and a lineup of live music headlined by CeeLo Green, Yahritza y Su Esencia and Atlas Genius.
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Dining out: Local pizzaiolo wins big, restaurant anniversaries and moreSep 04, 2024 8:52 am - A local pizza maker will represent the U.S. at the World Pizza Championship next year, and we’ve got a couple of very recognizable names celebrating anniversaries this month.
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Suburbs’ first cat cafe lets you lounge with some cool kittiesSep 01, 2024 7:09 pm - The Cat House in Roselle is the suburbs’ first cat cafe, where you can come in and hang out with adoptable cats in a relaxing, lounge-like atmosphere.
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Elgin to change trash collection companies after 30 years with Waste ManagementAug 31, 2024 6:42 pm - The Elgin City Council on Wednesday gave unanimous preliminary approval to change waste removal providers from Waste Management to Lakeshore Recycling Services.
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One injured in apartment fire at Aurora retirement homeAug 30, 2024 1:23 pm - One resident was taken to the hospital after a fire Thursday night at the Plum Landing Retirement Home in Aurora.
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Rehabilitation of former Larkin Center into affordable housing wins preservation awardAug 28, 2024 4:54 pm - An affordable housing project on the site of the former Larkin Center in Elgin has been recognized with a statewide preservation award.
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Raise a glass: Sip your way across the suburbs with these fall beer festivalsAug 28, 2024 11:08 am - There’s a variety of beer events brewing around the suburbs as we get closer to Oktoberfest. From traditional festivals to tours on foot and bike, there’s something happening most weekends for beer lovers over the next couple of months.