Rick West
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The beagles have landed: 75 more dogs brought back to South ElginSep 02, 2022 1:00 am - The last batch of beagles has landed. The final 312 of the nearly 4,000 beagles bred for research at a Virginia facility were taken in by shelters around the country Thu...
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'We're going to grow hope for people': Long-planned supportive housing development breaks ground in ElginSep 01, 2022 1:00 am - Work on a long-planned supportive housing development that will serve people with disabilities or mental health issues or who are experiencing homelessness began Thursda...
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Clown burlesque? Must be time for the Elgin Fringe FestivalAug 30, 2022 1:00 am - With a slogan like “Whatever Happens ... Happens,” it was only a matter of time before clown burlesque found its way to the Elgin Fringe Festival. “Reject Sense, Embrac...
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75 more rescued beagles headed to Anderson Humane in South ElginAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - Another batch of beguiling beagles is headed to South Elgin. After finding homes earlier this month for 91 beagles rescued from a breeding and research facility in Virgi...
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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