Rick West
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Huntley's Sew Hop'd Brewery strikes gold in nation's largest beer competitionSep 26, 2023 1:00 am - A small Huntley brewery sewed up a big win at the recent Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Sew Hop'd Brewery took home a gold medal in the German-style altbie...
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'My heart's here': Executive director celebrates 50 years at Elgin senior living facilitySep 25, 2023 5:30 am - Half a century is a long time to work in one place, but Susan Cincinelli says she couldn't imagine it any other way. Last week, Cincinelli celebrated her 50th anniversa...
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Cemetery walk entertains visitors with tales from Elgin's pastSep 24, 2023 1:00 am - Voices from Elgin's past were brought to life Sunday during the 36th Bluff City Cemetery Walk. The Elgin History Museum-sponsored event featured seven local theater acto...
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Portillo's plans for 920 new locations nationwide in the next 20 yearsSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - The Oak Brook-based Portillo's chain has upped the ante on growth, planning to open 920 new locations nationwide in the next 20 years. The new goal, shared with investor...
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Prost! Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at these suburban eateries and breweriesSep 21, 2023 6:00 am - It's September, which of course means it's Oktoberfest. Celebrated since 1810 in Munich, Germany, Oktoberfest is the world's largest celebration of Bavarian culture. Mi...
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Immerse yourself in Elgin's past during 36th Bluff City Cemetery WalkSep 21, 2023 5:45 am - Notable residents from Elgin's past will have their stories brought to life this weekend during the 36th Bluff City Cemetery Walk. The Elgin History Museum-sponsored eve...
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Sip, savor and save bees at The Graceful Ordinary and Barr Hill Gin's special eventSep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles and Barr Hill Gin are teaming up for a buzzworthy event next Monday. The restaurant and distiller will present an evening of bee ed...
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Will you go to homecoming with me? And pass the ketchup? Burger King offering homecoming mealsSep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Burger King thinks they have a whopper of an idea for high school kids looking for a new way to ask someone to homecoming. Their first BK Homecoming Meal. The meal incl...
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130 years of harmonies: Elgin church will re-enact the first concert on its big pipe organSep 16, 2023 1:00 am - There will be a lot to live up to when First Congregational Church in Elgin celebrates the 130th anniversary of its organ Tuesday with a recreation of the concert that f...
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A second chance in the sky: Rehabbed great horned owl returns to wildSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - After weeks of caring for a sick young great horned owl, rehabbers from Anderson Humane got the payoff for their efforts Friday when the bird reluctantly walked out of a...