Rick West
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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...
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Dining out: Dry January specials, 30 years of Whirlyball and moreJan 10, 2024 9:11 am - Welcome to 2024! Time to put the snow brushes back in the car and head out to enjoy some Dry January concoctions, celebrate 30 years of people asking what Whirlyball is, ...
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Elgin’s annual MLK prayer breakfast returns for 39th yearJan 09, 2024 5:15 am - Elgin’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast is back for its 39th year on Saturday, Jan. 13. The program celebrating the civil rights leader will be held at Elg...