Rick West
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How We Got The Story: Breaking the story on the Kane tradeMar 04, 2023 12:00 am - Let me set the scene ... It's December 30, 2022. A simpler time. A time before, well, a time before we had to start remembering that it's 2023. As the clock ticked down ...
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Elgin mayoral candidates make their cases during voter forumMar 01, 2023 12:00 am - Voters choosing between the two candidates for Elgin mayor are deciding between two different visions of leadership, the men say. Mayor David Kaptain, seeking his fo...
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Polar plungers brave icy waters to help Special OlympicsFeb 26, 2023 12:00 am - About a 100 people braved the icy waters of Nippersink Lake on Sunday during the Fox Lake Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. The annual fundraiser, which traces its roo...
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75 years later, Itasca Bank still dedicated to communityFeb 26, 2023 12:00 am - For three-quarters of a century, Itasca Bank & Trust Co. has focused on being the community's bank. Now the locally owned institution is honoring its 75th anniversary by...
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Elgin looking at ways to ease Route 20 traffic on city's west sideFeb 24, 2023 12:00 am - Elgin is looking for ways to ease traffic congestion on Route 20 on the city's west side, but officials say an end to the daily backups is well down the road. The Elgin ...
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Founder of Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation retiresFeb 23, 2023 12:00 am - The man who founded the Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation a decade ago has retired from the fundraising organization's board. Randy Reopelle helped create the board ...
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'A relationship that will last forever': Program working with homeless U-46 students needs mentorsFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - A mentorship program working with homeless kids in Elgin Area School District U-46 needs volunteers. Fostering Success was founded last year by Danielle Valkner, a f...
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Elgin police chief: Recent accreditation reflects department's commitment to improvementFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - Elgin's police chief says a recently earned accreditation shows the department is "on the right track." The Elgin Police Department was certified in early February by th...
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'Real people with real needs': Elgin Salvation Army thanks volunteers, sponsors for succesful holiday campaignFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - After reaching nearly 93% of its annual Christmas fundraising goal and providing gifts to over 2,000 children from 973 families, the Salvation Army Elgin Corps is quick ...
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Elgin Black History Month luncheon for seniors celebrates African food, music and cultureFeb 15, 2023 12:00 am - Music, food and culture were on the menu for a Black History Month celebration luncheon Wednesday at Senior Services Associates in Elgin. The event was part of cultural...