Rick West
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Elgin Fringe Festival making changes to open opportunities for local artistsFeb 01, 2022 4:20 am - Organizers of the Elgin Fringe Festival are changing how artists will be chosen for the event. The festival, gearing up for its ninth year, is going from a first-come, f...
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Village administrator leaving after 20 years of service in Lake in the HillsJan 28, 2022 12:00 am - After 20 years of service to the village of Lake in the Hills, Fred Mullard will be leaving his job as village administrator in March. "Fred's strong leadership, wise de...
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Elgin could receive $600K to help fight the opioid epidemic locallyJan 27, 2022 12:00 am - Elgin could receive roughly $600,000 from a national opioid settlement to help fight the epidemic locally. The settlement deal was reached last July by 14 state attorney...
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A sneak peek at jumpers taking to the skies ahead of this weekend's Norge Ski Club tournamentJan 27, 2022 12:00 am - Suburban winter sports fans can get a head start on the Olympics this weekend as the Norge Ski Club holds its 117th annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove....
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Just poppin' in for a bit: Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn finds temporary home at Centre of ElginJan 27, 2022 12:00 am - The owner of Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn said he's looking forward to giving visitors to the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin a "poptastic" experience after receiving approv...
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Elgin Mayor's Awards for Preservation seeking nominationsJan 21, 2022 12:00 am - The Elgin Heritage Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Mayor's Awards for Historic Preservation. Applications are available on the city's website and are due ...
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Edward James Olmos to speak at Judson University in ElginJan 20, 2022 12:00 am - Actor Edward James Olmos will be this year's guest speaker when the Judson University World Leaders Forum brings back its Inspirational Series on April 8. Olmos, known f...
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$1 million winning Lotto ticket sold in Villa ParkJan 19, 2022 12:00 am - One lucky customer of a Villa Park business is holding a $1 million winning Illinois Lotto ticket. The ticket was sold at Johnsons Lighthouse Pointe and Car Wash, 1 W. S...
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'A nice surprise': Suburban animal shelters get funding boost from #BettyWhiteChallengeJan 18, 2022 4:00 am - A lifelong lover of animals, Betty White is still making an impact, even after her death on Dec. 31. The #BettyWhiteChallenge, an online campaign widely shared on Twitte...
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Elgin offers grants for rehab projects at historic homesJan 17, 2022 12:00 am - Elgin offers grants for rehab projects at historic homes