Rick West
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‘Lots of oohs and aahs’: More than 20 animatronic dinosaurs take over Gail Borden Library in ElginSep 18, 2025 4:28 pm - More than 20 animatronic dinosaurs and interactive attractions will be on display at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin as part of the Dinosaur Explorer exhibition.
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‘This is about our humanity’: Prayer vigil in Elgin draws supporters of the immigrant communitySep 17, 2025 8:08 pm - The day after a high-profile raid by federal immigration officers, more than 100 community members gathered in Elgin for a prayer vigil to show support for their immigrant neighbors.
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PADS of Elgin appeals to community as it welcomes supporters to tour refurbished shelterSep 17, 2025 7:32 pm - As PADS of Elgin works to solve a budget crisis that threatens its mission, the group took an opportunity Wednesday to welcome supporters to tour its newly renovated space and ask for help.
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Dining out: Rosh Hashanah specials, Rick Mirer wine dinner and moreSep 16, 2025 3:46 pm - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Monday, Sept. 22, and suburban restaurants are serving up traditional favorites for the holiday. Also, former football star Rick Mirer is hosting a wine dinner at CityGate Grille in Naperville.
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The Patten House brings Cajun flair back to downtown GenevaSep 16, 2025 1:59 pm - Nearly two years after unexpectedly closing its doors, The Patten House in Geneva has reopened, welcoming guests who had been clamoring for its return.
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Elgin council approves plan for resolution urging federal agents be unmaskedSep 12, 2025 3:13 pm - The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a resolution urging lawmakers to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from wearing face masks.
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‘May the memory of sacrifice inspire us’: Suburban communities gather to honor lives lost on 9/11Sep 11, 2025 2:36 pm - Fire and police officials joined community members in Schaumburg, Wheaton and other suburban communities Thursday to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the lives lost.
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Wauconda cancels Mexican Independence Day festival as other suburbs plan to stay the courseSep 10, 2025 11:09 am - Amid concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the Chicago area, most suburbs are carrying on with their planned Mexican Independence Day celebrations this weekend.
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Dining out: Beer for a cause, Mexican Independence Day specialty and moreSep 10, 2025 9:35 am - 93 Octane Brewery’s new specialty beer benefits Cal’s Angels, Bien Trucha restaurants bring back chiles en nogada for Mexican Independence Day, Cima Restaurant in Rosemont hosts a collaborative dinner and more.
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‘We need $500,000 and we need it now’: PADS of Elgin facing dire budget crisis as winter approachesSep 09, 2025 3:48 pm - PADS of Elgin is seeking help as it faces an urgent budget crisis that could threaten the shelter’s ability to house people this winter.