Rick West
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Elgin may finally get its first recreational cannabis dispensaryJan 12, 2024 1:15 pm - After being given the green light by the city council last year, Elgin’s first recreational cannabis dispensary finally may have found a home. The Elgin Planning and Zon...
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Harbor Freight opening Saturday in ElginJan 11, 2024 1:33 pm - Harbor Freight Tools will hold the official opening of their newest suburban location in Elgin Saturday. The store occupies the space of the former OfficeMax at 202 S. R...
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New restaurants coming to the suburbs in 2024Jan 11, 2024 10:08 am - A slew of new restaurants are slated to open in the suburbs in 2024. Here’s a taste of what’s to come, including Perry’s Steakhouse, Ancho & Agave, HopScotch and more. An...
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Wonderverse entertainment center opens at Oakbrook CenterJan 11, 2024 6:32 am - Hundreds of guests, many decked out in “Ghostbusters” costumes and fan club gear, turned out Wednesday night for the grand opening celebration for Wonderverse at Oakbrook...
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Dining out: Dry January specials, 30 years of Whirlyball and moreJan 10, 2024 9:11 am - Welcome to 2024! Time to put the snow brushes back in the car and head out to enjoy some Dry January concoctions, celebrate 30 years of people asking what Whirlyball is, ...
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Elgin’s annual MLK prayer breakfast returns for 39th yearJan 09, 2024 5:15 am - Elgin’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast is back for its 39th year on Saturday, Jan. 13. The program celebrating the civil rights leader will be held at Elg...
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L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge celebrating 25 years in LincolnwoodJan 08, 2024 2:12 pm - In a tough restaurant environment that has so many spots coming and going, it’s not often that an eatery gets to celebrate a quarter of a century in business. January 20...
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Open Door in Elgin to offer transgender support groupJan 05, 2024 7:59 pm - Open Door Health Center in Elgin will offer a monthly support group for transgender individuals beginning 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The free, peer-led group is limited...
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Get into the groove at new hybrid record store/taproom in LisleJan 04, 2024 2:16 pm - A new business in Lisle is combining the resurgent cool of vinyl records with the deliciousness of cold craft beer. Crooked Arm Vinyl & Tap opened this week in Lisle’s Co...
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Dining Out: Brewmaster Dinner, murder mystery, pot pies and moreJan 04, 2024 10:08 am - Beer and pizza is a satisfying combo, no doubt. But if you’ve been looking to take your food and beer pairings to the next level, the Brewmaster Dinner Series at Emmett’s...