Rick West
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'Way more fun than going to the grocery store': Elgin Farmers Market back for 22nd seasonMay 24, 2022 1:00 am - The Downtown Elgin Farmers Market will kick off its 22nd season next week with a promise of more produce and more fun. Over 40 vendors are confirmed to participate in th...
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Larkin Avenue in Elgin partially closed for several hours after hand sanitizer fireMay 24, 2022 1:00 am - A fire Tuesday in Elgin closed Larkin Avenue in one direction for several hours and caused a hazardous material cleanup. Elgin firefighters responded at 1:50 p.m. to an ...
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'I know you from someplace': Familiar face at South Elgin post office retiring after 35 yearsMay 23, 2022 1:00 am - A familiar face to visitors of the South Elgin post office, Dave Zelms is hanging up his stamps after 35 years. Zelms is retiring Thursday after spending all but about ...
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'Daunting' fire causes extensive damage to Elgin homeMay 20, 2022 1:00 am - A Friday morning fire that started in a basement caused "substantial" damage to a home in Elgin. Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann said they responded to a call for a house f...
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'Each flag represents an officer that paid the ultimate price': Fallen-officer tribute comes to South ElginMay 19, 2022 1:00 am - Standing amid a sea of 1,170 American flags in a South Elgin park, police officer Jim Creighton stopped to talk about what each one signified. “Knowing that each flag is...
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Elgin installs two new bike repair stations along Fox River TrailMay 17, 2022 1:00 am - Bike riders on the Fox River Trail in Elgin have a pair of new spots to get some air - for their tires. The Elgin Sustainability Commission has purchased and installed t...
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Elgin mayor recovering following complications from outpatient procedureMay 04, 2022 1:00 am - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain was recovering at Advocate Sherman Hospital Wednesday following complications from an outpatient procedure. "We are grateful for the incredible...
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Roselle's first full-time fire chief remembered for helping build the departmentMay 04, 2022 1:00 am - Roselle officials are remembering the village's first full-time fire chief for helping build the fire department into what it is today. Jim Sunagel, 83, died on April 28...
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Five Larkin seniors earn Elgin Hispanic Network scholarshipsMay 03, 2022 1:00 am - Five Larkin High School seniors are being honored by the Elgin Hispanic Network. Javier Samaniego, Alejandro Ramirez, Giselle Aguilera, Julissa Navarro, and Ariana Matto...
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Salvation Army Elgin Corps' inaugural luncheon to highlight group's efforts in UkraineMay 02, 2022 5:30 am - The Salvation Army Elgin Corps will highlight its local accomplishments and the organization's efforts in Ukraine during its first community luncheon and civic awards. T...