Rick West
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Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo to get four new deer SaturdayOct 11, 2024 1:28 pm - Four deer will be delivered to Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo on Saturday.
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Local fire departments head to Florida to assist in Hurricane Milton reliefOct 10, 2024 2:12 pm - Firefighters from Elgin and several other local departments will be among the boots on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
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Elgin on track to replace lead service lines in time to meet new federal deadlineOct 10, 2024 2:12 pm - Elgin officials say they are on track to meet the new federal timeline to replace all lead service lines in the city.
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Fire damages two mobile on Elgin’s east side WednesdayOct 10, 2024 8:56 am - One person suffered minor injuries, and two mobile homes were significantly damaged Wednesday during a fire on the east side of Elgin.
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Elgin Salvation Army looking for volunteer bellringers as Red Kettle season nearsOct 09, 2024 7:08 pm - The Salvation Army Elgin Corps held its annual Red Kettle campaign kickoff mixer a month earlier this year to recruit more bellringers.
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Aurora woman killed while crossing downtown street identifiedOct 09, 2024 4:29 pm - The Aurora Police Department has identified the 72-year-old woman who died after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a downtown street last week.
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Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani brings family recipes to new South Barrington restaurantOct 09, 2024 1:37 pm - Giostra by Fabio Viviani, opening Monday, Oct. 14, in South Barrington, promises an authentic Italian dining experience that blends the culinary traditions of Viviani’s childhood with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
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Dining out: Portillo’s new chocolate cake cookie, Wonderverse’s 5-pound burgerOct 08, 2024 4:45 pm - Portillo’s new chocolate cake cookies, The Budlong’s pumpkin spice chicken n’ waffles, Wonderverse’s 5-pound burger, and Che Figata’s Barolo wine and truffle dinner make for an eclectic mix on the suburban dining scene this week.
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Six films vie for honors at Elgin Short Film Festival SaturdayOct 03, 2024 7:04 pm - Six films will vie for top honors on Saturday during the 16th annual Elgin Short Film Festival at the Hemmens Cultural Center.
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‘Best day ever’: Wheaton man grows 2,000-pound pumpkinOct 03, 2024 6:43 pm - After eight years of trying, Joe Adkins of Wheaton met his personal goal of growing a 2,000-pound pumpkin. It won the top prize at the Illinois Giant Pumpkin Growers Association weigh-off on Saturday in Minooka.