Rick West
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Soccer on: Where to score dining and drink deals while watching World Cup actionJun 10, 2026 9:51 am - The World Cup is finally here, and bars and restaurants around the suburbs have their TVs queued, and food and drink specials ready for soccer fans.
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Dining out: Giordano’s Americana Pizza honors America’s 250thJun 10, 2026 8:42 am - Giordano’s is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a specialty pizza. And Sunday is National Children’s Day, so Oberweis is offering a build-your-own sundae bar and a free scoop for kids that day.
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Chicago man faces arson charges in downtown Elgin garbage firesJun 09, 2026 10:13 am - A Chicago man has been arrested after being accused of setting multiple fires in garbage cans and a dumpster in downtown Elgin last week.
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Prosecutors: Felon found asleep at the wheel in Elmhurst charged with DUI, weapon possessionJun 08, 2026 1:53 pm - A felon from Joliet is facing DUI and weapon possession charges after he was found passed out behind the wheel Saturday in Elmhurst, prosecutors announced Monday.
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Chicago man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend from Addison apartmentJun 08, 2026 12:10 pm - A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s Addison apartment and kidnapped her in March.
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Three separate fires in Aurora displace 16 residents over the weekendJun 08, 2026 11:58 am - The Aurora Fire Department responded over the weekend to three separate structure fires that displaced a total of 16 people.
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‘It’s so gratifying’: Longtime employee takes over ownership at Emmett’s Brewing Co.Jun 06, 2026 1:50 pm - After starting as a sous chef 27 years ago when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened, Rob Kwiatek has purchased the restaurant concept that has locations in West Dundee and Palatine.
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50 years later, contents of a bicentennial time capsule are revealed at Elgin High SchoolJun 05, 2026 6:59 pm - A bicentennial time capsule built and filled by Elgin High School students in 1976 was opened Friday.
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Sweet! National Donut Day deals on FridayJun 04, 2026 9:28 am - Friday is National Donut Day and there plenty of deals and freebies at shops across the suburbs. Plus. you could win doughnuts for a year, and maybe even for life, at Stan’s Donuts.
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Two injured after explosion in basement of Elgin homeJun 04, 2026 9:10 am - Two people were injured after an explosion in the basement of an Elgin home Wednesday afternoon.