Rick West
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L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge celebrating 25 years in LincolnwoodJan 08, 2024 2:12 pm - In a tough restaurant environment that has so many spots coming and going, it’s not often that an eatery gets to celebrate a quarter of a century in business. January 20...
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Open Door in Elgin to offer transgender support groupJan 05, 2024 7:59 pm - Open Door Health Center in Elgin will offer a monthly support group for transgender individuals beginning 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The free, peer-led group is limited...
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Get into the groove at new hybrid record store/taproom in LisleJan 04, 2024 2:16 pm - A new business in Lisle is combining the resurgent cool of vinyl records with the deliciousness of cold craft beer. Crooked Arm Vinyl & Tap opened this week in Lisle’s Co...
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Dining Out: Brewmaster Dinner, murder mystery, pot pies and moreJan 04, 2024 10:08 am - Beer and pizza is a satisfying combo, no doubt. But if you’ve been looking to take your food and beer pairings to the next level, the Brewmaster Dinner Series at Emmett’s...
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Have ideas on how to improve Union Station? Amtrak wants to hear themJan 03, 2024 1:33 pm - Amtrak wants your ideas and input as it reimagines the concourse at Chicago Union Station. The passenger railroad company plans improvements to the boarding process, ...
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Send off 2023 with a New Year’s Eve dinner in the suburbsDec 28, 2023 12:06 pm - Time to finish 2023 strong with a night out at one of the myriad suburban restaurants and bars offering good food, good drinks and a good time on New Year’s Eve. Ab...
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Chocolate milk in mac and cheese? Vernon Hills dance teacher fits right in on ‘Worst Cooks in America’Dec 28, 2023 11:45 am - What qualifies Cathy Jacobson of Vernon Hills to be on Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America”? Well, her application to be on the show recounted the time she substituted...
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Thousands celebrate Christmas Eve at Willow Creek in South BarringtonDec 24, 2023 5:49 pm - A full house enjoyed the story of the first Christmas, held lit candles aloft in unison and joined in song to celebrate the first of three Christmas Eve services at Willo...
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‘His life set the standard for me’: Longtime Elgin volunteer Wars dies at 81Dec 18, 2023 5:16 pm - When it came to helping people in need in his community, Elgin resident Joe Wars only knew one way to answer. “Joe always said yes we can, and never ‘no, we can’t,’” said...
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Dine-in and carryout options for a tasty holidayDec 14, 2023 9:17 am - Options abound for memorable Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining experiences in the suburbs. Many restaurants are also offering to-go packages.