Rick West
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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.
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Dining out: Billy Corgan, Taylor, Santa, beer cupcakes and more at local eateriesDec 13, 2023 10:55 am - New Year’s Eve with the Corgans, ice cream topped with beef jerky, beer cupcakes, Taylor and tenders ... there’s a lot going on to keep you busy, so get out there and fin...
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Elgin mayor proposes using $6M in discretionary funds to lessen lead pipe replacement debtDec 11, 2023 12:00 am - As Elgin prepares to vote on its annual budget next week, Mayor David Kaptain has suggested the city take $6 million set aside for discretionary funding over the next th...
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McGonigal's Pub owner says lack of foot traffic and video gambling in Barrington factored into closureDec 08, 2023 12:00 am - The owner of McGonigal's Pub said after nearly 14 years in downtown Barrington that he couldn't afford to keep subsidizing a business that couldn't sustain itself. O...
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'A Mad Hatter Affair' in Palatine sends guests through the looking glass for immersive dining experienceDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Ready to go through the looking glass? Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall in Palatine, Chicago Theatrical Productions has transformed The Cosmopolitan event space a...
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More than 100 gather in Elgin to celebrate first night of HanukkahDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Holding candles and gathering around a menorah, more than 100 people came together for the first night of Hanukkah during a celebration Thursday at the Centre of Elgin. ...
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Elgin police officer facing child pornography chargesDec 06, 2023 12:00 am - An Elgin police officer has been charged with possession of child pornography. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office said in a news release that Jordan Collins,...
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Dining out: Eat, drink and be merry at Broken Oar, Preservation, Durty Nellie's and moreDec 05, 2023 10:00 pm - Embrace the cold with tasty tipples from several suburban bars and restaurants as we careen through the holidays. Winter Wonderland Baby, it's cold outside. If you ...