Rick West
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Miniature wargaming convention draws large crowds to SchaumburgMar 27, 2022 1:00 am - More than 5,000 full-sized people attended one of the world's largest miniature wargaming conventions over the weekend in Schaumburg. Founded 20 years ago, AdeptiCon he...
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Would Nightmare on Chicago Street be worth it? Elgin council debates 51% cost increaseMar 25, 2022 5:10 am - A popular Halloween event might return this fall to downtown Elgin, but it would cost the city significantly more than in previous years. Elgin City Council members on W...
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40 nonprofits in Kane County to share $2 million in relief fundsMar 25, 2022 1:00 am - Kane County has selected 40 nonprofit organizations to receive shares of the $2 million in community support grants the board approved this week. The grants, which range...
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Kane County employees to build volunteer garden, donate harvest to food pantriesMar 23, 2022 5:30 am - A group of Kane County government employees hoping to help people dealing with food insecurity are seeking donated supplies to build a volunteer garden near the county c...
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'Everybody needs a place': Elgin Area Men's Shed helps retirees connect, give back to the communityMar 22, 2022 6:00 am - As he carefully laid the pieces of wood together and prepared to drill some guide holes, Pat Huckeby, a relative newcomer to woodworking, had the support of some old han...
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Two programs in Elgin to promote positive environmental practicesMar 22, 2022 5:00 am - On the cusp of Earth month, participants in the Elgin Area Leadership Academy will be hosting a pair of free programs on environmental stewardship. "Water, drains, the F...
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Behind the Curtain- finding the impactful photoMar 22, 2022 1:00 am - After planning, much of photojournalism is observing and reacting. But it's important that the observation be an active process. A couple of months ago, Kane County hel...
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Centro de Informacion celebrates 50 years, bids 'despedida' to founding memberMar 21, 2022 5:30 am - For 50 years, Centro de Informacion has been serving the Hispanic community in and around Elgin. As the nonprofit prepares many events to celebrate that milestone, it al...
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Middle school in Lake in the Hills goes on short lockdown after bullet found on campusMar 17, 2022 1:00 am - Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills went on a short lockdown Thursday morning after a bullet was found on campus. Huntley Community School District 158 Communicat...
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Larkin senior named Youth of the Year by Boys and Girls Club of ElginMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - After being announced as the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin's Youth of the Year on Thursday, Michelle Olsen, smiling from ear to ear, waited patiently for a more than 30-s...