Rick West
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Elgin approves first cannabis dispensary, despite concerns of neighboring businessesApr 13, 2023 1:00 am - Elgin will finally have its first cannabis dispensary, despite protestations from some nearby businesses and residents concerned about traffic and parking. More than thr...
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Vendors bring their colorful wares to Ramadan bazaar in NapervilleApr 09, 2023 1:00 am - Over 20 vendors showed off their colorful wares during a Ramadan bazaar at the Mall of India in Naperville this weekend. The event is one of many pre-Eid expos happenin...
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$700,000 grant allows Aurora food pantry to launch Mobile Meals programApr 07, 2023 1:00 am - A $700,000 federal grant will allow the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to bring hot, nourishing meals to people who need them. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visited the pan...
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One person taken to hospital after condo fire on Elgin's east sideApr 07, 2023 1:00 am - One person was taken to the hospital Friday after a fire at a condominium building on Elgin's east side. The Elgin Fire Department said in a news release that firefighte...
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Hands Around the Courthouse and County event raises awareness of child abuseApr 06, 2023 1:00 am - About 100 people joined hands for a moment of silence Thursday in Geneva to acknowledge local victims of child abuse and neglect during CASA Kane County's annual Hands A...
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After Kaptain secures a fourth term as Elgin mayor, he says it will be his lastApr 05, 2023 1:00 am - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain said his fourth term would be his last after he held off a challenge from city council member Corey Dixon to win Tuesday's election. Kaptain fi...
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Wojnicki leads early over incumbent Tyrrell in race to be Campton Hills presidentApr 04, 2023 7:30 pm - Challenger and former Kane County Board member Barb Wojnicki is off to an early lead in the Campton Hills village president race. With more than 25 percent of precincts ...
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Kaptain takes early lead in Elgin mayor raceApr 04, 2023 7:00 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain was holding a lead over challenger Corey Dixon as vote totals were being tabulated Tuesday night. With about one-quarter of precincts reporting...
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How Elgin City Council candidates stand on homelessnessMar 30, 2023 1:00 am - As Elgin prepares plans for their North Grove redevelopment area, a renewed focus is on the city's homelessness issue downtown. Nine candidates for four available at-lar...
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Elgin merchants push back on proposal to charge 10-cent fee per shopping bagMar 24, 2023 1:00 am - Elgin could join a rising number of communities in the area to implement a single-use shopping bag fee. But the proposed fee of 10 cents per plastic or paper bag is faci...