Rick West
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra adds eight new musiciansJan 22, 2024 12:13 pm - For the first time since 2019, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra has added new musicians to its roster. Music Director Chad Goodman chose eight new orchestra members after a s...
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Behind the photo: All you need is a little lightJan 21, 2024 6:01 pm - "The way to deal with darkness is not by hiding, but by lighting another candle - by adding one more light." Rabbi Mendel Shemtov, who directs Chabad Jewish Center of Elg...
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Sherman’s Nurse of the Year preaches making connections with patientsJan 21, 2024 10:23 am - As a mentor to young nurses, Advocate Sherman Hospital outpatient recovery nurse Jean Lowe says the most important thing she can teach them is to focus on patient-centere...
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Elgin’s 2023 crime stats show decades-long decline continuesJan 19, 2024 4:16 pm - Violent crime and gunfire incidents were down in Elgin in 2023 as part of what the city’s police department says is a more than 50-year downward crime trend. The departme...
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Chicago Restaurant Week brings plenty of good deals to the suburbsJan 17, 2024 5:32 pm - Foodies, it’s game on. Chicago Restaurant Week started Friday. And don’t worry, you have more than a week to take advantage of it as the 17th annual event continues t...
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Dining out: Bowling With the Stars at Pinstripes, wine dinners, new restaurants and moreJan 17, 2024 3:16 pm - We’ve got Bowling With the Stars at Pinstripes, new restaurants on the horizon and upcoming dinner events focused on whiskey and wine pairings. And if you’re into cider, ...
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Elgin may finally get its first recreational cannabis dispensaryJan 12, 2024 1:15 pm - After being given the green light by the city council last year, Elgin’s first recreational cannabis dispensary finally may have found a home. The Elgin Planning and Zon...
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Harbor Freight opening Saturday in ElginJan 11, 2024 1:33 pm - Harbor Freight Tools will hold the official opening of their newest suburban location in Elgin Saturday. The store occupies the space of the former OfficeMax at 202 S. R...
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New restaurants coming to the suburbs in 2024Jan 11, 2024 10:08 am - A slew of new restaurants are slated to open in the suburbs in 2024. Here’s a taste of what’s to come, including Perry’s Steakhouse, Ancho & Agave, HopScotch and more. An...
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Wonderverse entertainment center opens at Oakbrook CenterJan 11, 2024 6:32 am - Hundreds of guests, many decked out in “Ghostbusters” costumes and fan club gear, turned out Wednesday night for the grand opening celebration for Wonderverse at Oakbrook...