Rick West
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Former South Elgin firefighter who died after battling ALS to be honored SundayMay 23, 2024 4:14 pm - The community is invited to honor a former South Elgin firefighter who died last year following a battle with ALS.
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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.