Rick West
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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...
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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...