Rick West
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Where to get deals Friday for National Coffee DaySep 28, 2023 1:00 am - If you're among the two-thirds of Americans who drink coffee every day, Friday will be a treat. It's National Coffee Day. According to the National Coffee Association, ...
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Dining out: Country music and fresh oysters at Shuckin' Shack, Geneva brewery grabs goldSep 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Fresh & Raw Tour is back The second annual Shuckin' Shack Fresh & Raw Tour 2023 is back at the Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Naperville Sunday, Oct. 1. The free, 16-...
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Suburban restaurants offer specials to support Breast Cancer Awareness MonthSep 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Every 14 seconds somewhere in the world a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Breast cancer is the most common can...
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South Elgin festival to honor first responders SaturdaySep 27, 2023 1:00 am - The people who keep residents safe every day will be honored Saturday during America's First Responders Fest in South Elgin. The event, formerly known as the Back the B...
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Huntley's Sew Hop'd Brewery strikes gold in nation's largest beer competitionSep 26, 2023 1:00 am - A small Huntley brewery sewed up a big win at the recent Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Sew Hop'd Brewery took home a gold medal in the German-style altbie...
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'My heart's here': Executive director celebrates 50 years at Elgin senior living facilitySep 25, 2023 5:30 am - Half a century is a long time to work in one place, but Susan Cincinelli says she couldn't imagine it any other way. Last week, Cincinelli celebrated her 50th anniversa...
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Cemetery walk entertains visitors with tales from Elgin's pastSep 24, 2023 1:00 am - Voices from Elgin's past were brought to life Sunday during the 36th Bluff City Cemetery Walk. The Elgin History Museum-sponsored event featured seven local theater acto...
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Portillo's plans for 920 new locations nationwide in the next 20 yearsSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - The Oak Brook-based Portillo's chain has upped the ante on growth, planning to open 920 new locations nationwide in the next 20 years. The new goal, shared with investor...
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Prost! Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at these suburban eateries and breweriesSep 21, 2023 6:00 am - It's September, which of course means it's Oktoberfest. Celebrated since 1810 in Munich, Germany, Oktoberfest is the world's largest celebration of Bavarian culture. Mi...
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Immerse yourself in Elgin's past during 36th Bluff City Cemetery WalkSep 21, 2023 5:45 am - Notable residents from Elgin's past will have their stories brought to life this weekend during the 36th Bluff City Cemetery Walk. The Elgin History Museum-sponsored eve...