Rick West
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Firefighter memorial, mausoleum among 10 winners of Elgin preservation awardsApr 20, 2023 1:00 am - The winners are in for the 33rd Elgin Mayor's Awards for Preservation. Given annually by the mayor based upon recommendations from the Elgin Heritage Commission, the aw...
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Heroes Unite to celebrate autism awareness and acceptance in ElginApr 18, 2023 1:00 am - The Heroes Unite autism awareness and acceptance celebration is back for its third year in Elgin Saturday. As a parent of a child with autism, Elgin Police Officer Robb...
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$1 million winning Mega Millions ticket sold in ElginApr 18, 2023 1:00 am - A lucky lottery player is holding a winning Mega Millions ticket purchased in Elgin worth $1 million. The ticket, which matched five numbers in Friday's drawing to win ...
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Open Elgin offers an insider's view of some of the city's unique buildingsApr 17, 2023 1:00 am - Ever drive past the many historic, interesting or just plain odd buildings in Elgin and wonder what's behind the doors? Open Elgin, a self-guided architectural tour feat...
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St. Edward High School holds groundbreaking ceremony for new performing arts centerApr 14, 2023 1:00 am - It was more than 65 years ago, but St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin left an impression on Geoff Fox and his brother, Robert. Geoff Fox was on hand Friday...
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Elgin approves first cannabis dispensary, despite concerns of neighboring businessesApr 13, 2023 1:00 am - Elgin will finally have its first cannabis dispensary, despite protestations from some nearby businesses and residents concerned about traffic and parking. More than thr...
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Vendors bring their colorful wares to Ramadan bazaar in NapervilleApr 09, 2023 1:00 am - Over 20 vendors showed off their colorful wares during a Ramadan bazaar at the Mall of India in Naperville this weekend. The event is one of many pre-Eid expos happenin...
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$700,000 grant allows Aurora food pantry to launch Mobile Meals programApr 07, 2023 1:00 am - A $700,000 federal grant will allow the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to bring hot, nourishing meals to people who need them. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visited the pan...
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One person taken to hospital after condo fire on Elgin's east sideApr 07, 2023 1:00 am - One person was taken to the hospital Friday after a fire at a condominium building on Elgin's east side. The Elgin Fire Department said in a news release that firefighte...
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Hands Around the Courthouse and County event raises awareness of child abuseApr 06, 2023 1:00 am - About 100 people joined hands for a moment of silence Thursday in Geneva to acknowledge local victims of child abuse and neglect during CASA Kane County's annual Hands A...