Rick West
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Bring on the dancing horses: How rare Lipizzans get to the top of their game, amaze the crowdsAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - What does it take to teach a horse to dance? Time, and lots of it, says Esther Buonanno, the program director of Tempel Farms in Lake County. Some patience doesn't hurt....
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Suburban police officers hit doughnut shops for annual Special Olympics fundraiserAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - Suburban police were out in force for a good cause Friday morning for the 20th annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser at area Dunkin' locations. The event benefits Special O...
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Elgin mainstay Seigle's Cabinet Center acquired by Cincinnati-based Sims-LohmanAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - Seigle's Cabinet Center, an Elgin institution with roots dating back to 1881, is changing hands. But Mark Seigle said it will be a seamless transition for both customers...
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Disasters in Elgin and beyond? This museum crawl will provide a look back at themAug 16, 2022 5:30 am - Four Elgin institutions are working together to plan a catastrophic night - but in a good way. The Elgin History Museum, Elgin Public Museum, Fire Barn No. 5 Museum and ...
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Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation awards scholarship named for retired city employeeAug 12, 2022 1:00 am - When the Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation decided to fund an annual scholarship for a part-time employee, there wasn't any argument about who they should name it af...
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'There is a community here': Elgin Mall vendors seek extension, new home after abrupt newsAug 12, 2022 1:00 am - Elgin Mall vendors seek extension, new home after abrupt news
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Elgin residents show support for reopening Lords Park poolAug 11, 2022 1:00 am - About 50 residents attended Wednesday's Elgin City Council meeting to urge the city to reopen the Lords Park pool next year. While there was nothing on the council agend...
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'They are starting over now': Beagles bred for research meet new foster families in South ElginAug 09, 2022 1:00 am - Ninety-one beagles that had been bred for medical research in Virginia got a new lease on life when they were introduced to new foster families Tuesday in South Elgin. "...
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Edward James Olmos coming to Judson University for World Leaders Forum Inspirational SeriesAug 05, 2022 1:00 am - Judson University's World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series will take place on their first day of fall classes this year as actor Edward James Olmos visits the Elgin ca...
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Elgin officials: 'No discussions occurring about closing Lords Park pool'Aug 05, 2022 1:00 am - A Facebook post by an Elgin group is causing concern among residents about the future of the pool at Lords Park, but city officials say no decisions have been made. The ...