Rick West
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Images: Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in the suburbsMay 29, 2023 1:00 am - Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in the suburbs from Monday, May 29, 2023. ...
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A Marengo man has spent decades rebuilding a B-17 bomber in his barnMay 26, 2023 1:00 am - If, as they say, anything worth doing takes time, then what Mike Kellner is doing must really be worth it. Nearly 40 years ago, Kellner bought a B-17 bomber. Actually, h...
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'A dream opportunity for me': Elgin Symphony Orchestra names Chad Goodman its new music directorMay 23, 2023 1:00 am - After a two-year search, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra has found its new music director. Chad Goodman will lead the symphony's 74th season when it opens in October. "The ...
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Elgin cops take to the rooftops to raise money for Special OlympicsMay 19, 2023 1:00 am - A soggy start to the morning didn't dampen the enthusiasm of Elgin police officers who took to the rooftops of local Dunkin' locations Friday to raise money for Special ...
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Salvation Army Elgin honors Roeser, others during award ceremonyMay 19, 2023 1:00 am - The Salvation Army Elgin Corps held their annual Civics Awards Luncheon Thursday to give back to the people they say give so much to them. Tom Roeser, owner of Otto Engi...
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100-year-old monument honoring Wing Park namesake given more prominent homeMay 18, 2023 1:00 am - Until recently, a rock memorializing the history of Wing Park in Elgin was in a spot that was hard to find. Elgin City Council member Steve Thoren decided to get in the ...
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'Never will be forgotten': Fallen police officers honored during memorial service in ElginMay 17, 2023 1:00 am - On the same day that Chicago police officer Aréanah Preston was laid to rest, Elgin police and community members gathered at a memorial service Wednesday to honor all th...
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$1.5 million grant will help at-risk youth in Elgin train for careers in constructionMay 15, 2023 5:30 am - More than 60 at-risk kids in Elgin will have chances for brighter futures thanks to a $1.5 million grant awarded to the Housing Authority of Elgin. The Housing Authority...
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Ralph Helm, Inc. in Elgin celebrates 100 yearsMay 14, 2023 1:00 am - A lot has changed in Elgin in the past 100 years, but dedication to customer care has been a constant for Ralph Helm, Inc. The outdoor power equipment and parts dealer r...
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One injured, home destroyed in Aurora fire Friday morningMay 12, 2023 1:00 am - One man was taken to the hospital in good condition after a Friday morning fire destroyed an Aurora home. Aurora Fire Department officials said in a news release that cr...