Rick West
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Udon Nomi restaurant in downtown Elgin continues family legacyMay 03, 2023 1:00 am - It's a new name and concept. But the recently opened Udon Nomi restaurant in downtown Elgin is the continuation of a family legacy. Udon Nomi fully opened last week in t...
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Crash cushion on KDOT dump truck does its job in Carpentersville MondayMay 02, 2023 1:00 am - A crash cushion device meant to protect Kane County road workers did its job Monday when a vehicle rear-ended a county dump truck in Carpentersville. Workers from the Ka...
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Elgin hopes change in liquor code will attract a microbrewery downtownApr 28, 2023 1:00 am - To attract new development in the downtown area, the Elgin City Council members agreed to change the city's liquor code to allow microbreweries. The city's code previous...
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Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival hopes to make everyone feel 'safe and welcome in our space'Apr 27, 2023 1:00 am - Four years after planning started, Elgin's first Pride Parade and Festival is set to step off on June 3. Event organizer Kayla Bates founded ELGbtq+ after moving to Elgi...
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A refrain of 'never again': Violins of Hope exhibit arrives in Elgin, showcasing Holocaust-era instrumentsApr 25, 2023 5:30 am - Bringing a message to never forget the past, the Violins of Hope arrived in Elgin Monday. The project is a series of concerts and exhibits based on a collection of stri...
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Firefighter memorial, mausoleum among 10 winners of Elgin preservation awardsApr 20, 2023 1:00 am - The winners are in for the 33rd Elgin Mayor's Awards for Preservation. Given annually by the mayor based upon recommendations from the Elgin Heritage Commission, the aw...
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Heroes Unite to celebrate autism awareness and acceptance in ElginApr 18, 2023 1:00 am - The Heroes Unite autism awareness and acceptance celebration is back for its third year in Elgin Saturday. As a parent of a child with autism, Elgin Police Officer Robb...
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$1 million winning Mega Millions ticket sold in ElginApr 18, 2023 1:00 am - A lucky lottery player is holding a winning Mega Millions ticket purchased in Elgin worth $1 million. The ticket, which matched five numbers in Friday's drawing to win ...
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Open Elgin offers an insider's view of some of the city's unique buildingsApr 17, 2023 1:00 am - Ever drive past the many historic, interesting or just plain odd buildings in Elgin and wonder what's behind the doors? Open Elgin, a self-guided architectural tour feat...
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St. Edward High School holds groundbreaking ceremony for new performing arts centerApr 14, 2023 1:00 am - It was more than 65 years ago, but St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin left an impression on Geoff Fox and his brother, Robert. Geoff Fox was on hand Friday...